Hi Terri! I am impressed with how well you have handled your pain due to hammertoes. Having them operated on has made all the difference for you. I suffer from hammertoes too. I did have my left foot operated on, and it was not successful—it got worse because of an error in the surgery. Where did you have your surgery? Was it at the Mayo? I would like to have each of my feet operated on soon to get out of my pain as well. I am still hopeful because I would like to dance pain free! Béla