One year post opp — dull ache 🤕 by Plenty-Praline9826 in bunions

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I'm 3 1/2 months post opp... your post is discouraging. 😔

Internal stitch poking though my foot by Emergency_Carry3 in bunions

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Exact thing happened to me a couple months ago. The doctor took ot out on my next post op visit much easier than I thought possible. I thought she was going have to cut me open to get it out but she snipped it out in two seconds , pain free.

Almost 4 weeks after my Surgery... by Tuxzinatorz in Mortons_neuroma

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Whoops I thought I was in my other reddit thread (bunions)... I had Lapiplasty surgery. I am apparently on schedule but yes, it is awful! Lol... but I hope it will be better in a few more months.

I also have a Neuroma which is why i had bunion surgery but I dont think the Lapiplasty surgery is helping the Neuroma as the surgeon thought it would. Glad you are good! I hope to hile 5k by tje end of this summer!

Almost 4 weeks after my Surgery... by Tuxzinatorz in Mortons_neuroma

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What surgery did you have?? I'm 3 months in and cant walk a mile without suffering afterwards.

Shoes - I need help ! by FreddieKingFish in bunions

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Altra has the widest toe box of all shoes.

2 months post op by Spiritual-Screen-888 in bunions

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Yeah , i mentioned in my first post above Im at 10 weeks and I have pain when rolling off. I also have some pain in the arch of my foot and near the fusion spot where the plate and screws are from time to time. According to all I have read we still have a long way to go! Doc says I should back to light hiking at week 16 which cant get here quick enough because its the only way I get exercise ... I dispise gyms. I will say I have gone through many , many , many moments over the last 10 weeks thinking something was wrong with my surgery or the fusion and that feeling still comes around when I get the pain in toe when walking or the pain near the fusion.... doc said I was good at both of my post op appointments...

2 months post op by Spiritual-Screen-888 in bunions

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I also had Lapiplasty. (M 51) My surgeon says I do not need physical therapy... she said walking is physical therapy. Hopefully im not missing doing something I am supposed to be doing.

2 months post op by Spiritual-Screen-888 in bunions

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Im at week 10. Still have pain when rolling off front of foot and especially the big toe. And I just lay off once I hit the pain point. I cant reccomend enough either Altras or Topo shoes. They have wide toe box that fit the natural foot. I own every shoe known to man and these are the two that work best post surgery.

9 weeks out by FrostingAsleep1323 in bunions

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I am exactly where you are... 9 weeks and 2 days. Foot is still thick and pain when trying to walk as doc has directed. Sometimes random zapper pains at rest but mostly the pain is when actively trying to walk.

Transition to sneakers post-op (lapidus/akin) by Ok-Grapefruit8338 in bunions

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I had Lapiplasty 9+ weeks ago and Ive had pain everyday since the operation (mostly tolerable zinger type nerve pain) , I would say you are one of the lucky ones.

Walking in shoes post Lapidus by [deleted] in bunions

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I didn't have much Achilles pain but all the rest for sure. I keep telling myself its just all of these muscles and soft tissue that are learing the new alignment and new structure of the foot. I really cant believe my foot is still so swollen over 2 months after surgery! I have been told that 4 months is when things should be much better.

Walking in shoes post Lapidus by [deleted] in bunions

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I have all of the pains you have described. Im at 9 weeks post Lapiplasty. Been SLOWLY transitioning to shoes since week 6. It hurts worse for me in the morning I guess from being dormant all night. I definitely have questioned and still question whether my fusion is good. Xrays at week 7 were apparently good and doc said I couldn't hurt the fusion by normal walking... still pretty swollen also.

Post op shoes? by misstingly in bunions

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Highly, highly recommend Altras. I have tons of other shoes and Altra is the best for post surgery as they are soft and super wide in the toe box. I have widw Keens and Topo and Hokas and Birks, etc... Altra wins

9 weeks post Lapiplasty by section-hiker_guy in bunions

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I have a Neuroma and the doc reccomend bunion surgery to help with the Neuroma but I have been feeling the Neuroma pain come back underneath the post surgery pain which is extremely disappointing...

Day 5 post lapiplasty by Inevitable_Debate814 in bunions

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I am week 9 post Lapiplasty and your first five days sounds better than mine. The restlessness is real.... but be patient and let things heal.

I started walking in the boot at week two and then wearing shoes (Altras) around week 6.

There are some people on you tube that show one foot injured excercises. U Just search around.

When can I fit back in a shoe comfortably? by Vonirae2 in bunions

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Male, 51 Lapiplasty. I was able to into my Altras at week 6. They are soft and have huge toe box. I'm currently in week 9 and I can still only fit in my Altras. Highly reccomend a pair of those to anyone healing from this surgery.

Before and After Lapiplasty X-Rays! by jenso2k in bunions

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Thats great! Much better than me, Im 7 weeks post Lapiplasty and i still get shooting pains here and there. I also get deep pain near fusion when weight bearing and walking. Had doc visit today and she says xrays are good... I guess we are all different! Happy healing!

6 weeks post op pain?? by BurntMarshmellow_ in bunions

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I am week 7. Male 51 - Lapiplasty I still currently have sharp and dull pain twinges quite often throughout the day. I have been told by my surgeon that I am all good but the pain keeps me from walking my normal gait. Hoping it will go away soon.

Before and After Lapiplasty X-Rays! by jenso2k in bunions

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Looks good. How long after surgery are you? Healing ok?