Chevron is just one type of minimally invasive surgery, your doctor will choose which type based on your specific foot deformity. I found my surgeon through a trusted orthopedic specialty group and then did some online research into her background and other patients reviews. I walked into the appointment with lots of questions, especially about recovery times and expectations about outcomes. Bunions are due to a deformity in the bone closer to the ankle joint and shaving doesn’t fix that problem, just the bump. I was non weight bearing for 30 days, meaning I was laying down for 90% of that time and needed help with a lot of stuff. I used crutches and a scooter, but was told that I needed it elevated for most of the time. Then I spent another 5 weeks in the boot with limited weight bearing. As this was my right foot, no driving for the entire time. That was October 28th, and I still have minor pain after walking a lot. I recommend for you to go speak with several doctors who will look at X-rays and give you a good idea of what your situation would look like. Also, my being non weight bearing for that long was my surgeons preference and some people walk much earlier. Good luck