Has anyone had bunion surgery and if so, was it successful and are you without pain now?

Answer 1

Yes, I had surgery about 8 years ago. Prior to that, I was having a real problem to get shoes that would fit, I couldn't walk far, and I couldn't stand very long.

The surgeon did an excellent job, the scar can't even be seen now. I was off my feet for a while, naturally. He told me that every individual case is different, and some heal faster than others.

In my case, it was during the winter, and so I was able to rest my foot easily. It healed very well, I had no problem with pain after the initial surgery, and have had absolutely no pain since. My old shoes, fit, I can walk and climb ladders again.

Go for it! but make sure you have a good surgeon, mine was a specialist.

Answer 2

I should have it but won't because my sister-in-law did and it had to be done a second time! It's really evasive surgery - what they do is break your big toe and put screws in to straighten them - on top of that they "shave" the protruding bone on the side of your foot a little. It's a little confusing because the bunion makes your big toe turn in - hence the need to break it, screw it and straighten it. The "bump" on the side of your foot is really only that the bone is protruding 1. because your big toe is being turned in and 2. the soft "bump" you see and feel is like bursitis (inflammation). Anyway, I have elected not to have the surgery because after all she went through - having surgery on both feet twice, the agonizing recovery and having to stay off your feet for so long - yet to this day she still has to wear orthopedic type shoes and her feet still look abnormal (well most do, huh?) and she still experiences pain if she's on her feet for too long or wears shoes that aren't totally comfortable.

Answer 3

I am 38 and I had bunion surgery when I was twenty. The recovery took longer than I thought it would, but I'm glad I did it. It doesn't hurt anymore.

Answer 4

ive heard it is worth it and in my city you even get paid to have the surgery by a company called scirex they give you investigational pain medication and the surgery at no cost then pay you to tell them what you are feeling. look them up its a better alternative than paying for it.