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What is bunion surgery and recovery like?
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Thank you for the description of the process. Your sister must have a high pain tolerance. I've had 5 surgeries on my knee replacement and needed the drugs. I have ptsd from my knee experience which was hell. But I can't walk without pain so I know I have no choice.Sent from my Galaxy
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I’ve had 3 bunion surgeries. The first two failed (meaning my toe drifted back because the surgeon didn’t do the type of surgery that would have prevented that.) last one was minimally invasive with a foot and ankle doc who knew what he was doing. First doc just broke the big toe put in a screw to hold it straight and shaved off the bunion. There are other better procedures. Ask your foot and ankle guy. I did it because of pain.
Get an ice machine! Ice, ice, ice. It will help control the pain and swelling. Look at Polar Ice machines - or maybe you can rent one from a medical supply store. The last one I had done, i took pain pills for two days, then tylenol and occasional pain pill at night. Elevated for the first week with ice machine, put no pressure on the foot - get yourself a knee scooter if you can. Follow doctor instructions to a T.