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Comment on Bunion surgery – the best! by Rhea

Rhea — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:13:20 +0000

i am 19years old and had bunion surgery just over 3 weeks ago. I was going to have both feet done at the same time but my doctor talked me into one at the time as diffrent people respond diffrent to the treatment! i wish i had both! i came home a few hours after surgery walking on crutches the bandges where very big but not scary! i had no pain what so ever other then the second night it was intense trobing but once taken some pain killers and it was gone! other then that no pain at all! i wore my bandges for two weeks then went back to the hospital to get them removed and have a cheak up! it was abit of a shock when the nurse removed them, as it was swollen and the stiches where quite large and came over abit faint when she was cleaning it but she said this was normal. once the doc cheaked it out i went home. it was diffrent to walk on. im still waiting for the scars and swelling to heal to get a real idea on what it will look like completed but the bone is now very straight!

All i can say is don’t read the bad reviews and be scared as everyone will deal with it diffrently, its alot better to get it done while your young as your stronger and it is so worth it to wear those pretty sandles in the summer!

Comment on Bunion surgery – the best! by Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:03:04 +0000

How old ar e you? I’m thinking of having both feet done at age 54. My doc thinks I’m crazy, am I?? How hard /difficult ot walk after surgery? or no walking at all?? some weight bearing??

Comment on Bunion surgery – the best! by Nichole

Nichole — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:03:27 +0000

I am having the moderate bunion removal procedure on my right foot tomorrow. I originally wanted both done at the same time, but my doctor won’t do it and I need at least one of my feet to be okay. He told me that the sutures will come out in 2 weeks and the pin will come out in 4. And once my right foot is healed, I am going right into the left foot. I am extremely worried about the pain. And I know once its done I’m not going to wanna walk around because I’m scared the pin will snap. I’m starting to have anxiety about the whole thing. Any advice?

Comment on Bunion surgery – the best! by suzz

suzz — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:56:49 +0000

My son had a bunionectomy his last year of highschool. He did great. It was soooo big. I then went and had my left foot done july 2004. It went well, not much pain. So I went and had my right one done Nov. 12, 5 days ago. It hurts a lot. The lortabs dont help much. Ice and elevation do help some. After doing my left foot I know it will all be worth it. I know to be patient. Hate to rush time, but will be glad to get through the next couple of months.

Comment on Bunion surgery – the best! by vikki

vikki — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:31:26 +0000

hi all i was seen by a doctor at a hospital before summer who said they could do the bunion surgery on my right foot but only while i was awake at that hospital and if i wanted to be fully under i would have to go to the main hospital. so i opted to go to the main hospital and saw a doctor there last week who told me my bunion wasnt big enough and that at the age of 25 i was far to young to be considering this kind of op. also that it would be my next toe along causing me the pain which it clearly is not its my bunion that is painful. just wondered if anyone else had problems getting it done thanks

Comment on Ah….life in the fast lane by Pat

Pat — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:05:32 +0000

Oh yea. You think you got it bad? Right………

Walk a mile in my shoes, then complain.

Comment on KIWI paper to embroider on; put in an acrylic glass; priceless! by Nancy

Nancy — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:34:20 +0000

I used the 5 x 7 hoop and lightly sprayed 505 on it and gently laid the paper on….embroidered away and pulled it off the stabilizer very gently. Hope this helps!

Comment on KIWI paper to embroider on; put in an acrylic glass; priceless! by Jessica Vinson

Jessica Vinson — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:22:25 +0000

I cannot figure out how to hoop the kiwi paper. I have a janome 300e. Thank you so much for any help you can give me.

Comment on Bunion surgery – the best! by Diana

Diana — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:38:21 +0000

Hi Lucy, no getting the stiches out doesn’t hurt at all.

I know it’s best to leave your bandages on even if you are curious about the wound. It’s very important to keep infection out and keep it covered very well. You will feel better when you get your stiches out and get a new dressing on your foot. Sounds like you are doing very well. The boot is not that bad since it protects your foot but allows you to walk without the movements that might hurt it. I had to wear it for quite a few weeks. You will be glad you had the surgery in the end. Be sure to ask about physical therapy to get that big toe moving as soon as possible. Mine got quite stiff and although it has been several months, it is still sore at times. keep it moving…:)

Comment on Bunion surgery – the best! by Lucy

Lucy — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:00:45 +0000

Had my left bunion done on 19th oct. First few days i felt awful..mainly because of the pain killers. I couldnt put any weight on my foot at all till over a week after. Now i dont really need my crutches, but i take them with me incase it starts to throb. I dont really know what its going to look like or what they have actually done to it. I tried having a little peak and it and i seen what i think might be a new type of stitch that keeps the wound together to help it heel..Just wondering if anyone has had this and if it hurts when getting them out as im going on monday to get my bandages removed and to get what they call a air boot or moon boot i dont know!! Thanks x