daftlass
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Reged: 02/11/2009
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I am thinking of having bunion surgery and wondered if anyone has had this done. I don't have a lot of pain at present but the Consultant has said it will get worse in time. Would be interested to hear the experiences of others.
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Crafty
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Reged: 04/10/2009
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Loc: West Wales
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I have been referred to hospital twice for my feet.
1984 - went to doctor about numbness in my toes and thought it might be circulation. No, but look at the state of your feet, she said. I have very curly toes, webbed feet, bunion (ie bent in big toe)
the consultant said if I was 14 he'd do something or maybe 54 but as I was in between, nothing.
1997 - X Rays taken - just looked like a load of broken bones! I was told if I wasn't in too much pain (none actually) then leave it alone as there can be more pain after the correction operation.
However, I know a lady who has had the operation without any problem and is walking well without pain.
Hope everything goes well for you. Good luck.
Crafty
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scottishmags
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Reged: 24/04/2009
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Hi daftlass ( I like your name! )
I have the same problem .. at the moment they are just unsightly and limit the type of shoes I can wear, especially in the summer
The consultant advised me to wait until they become painful - she explained that after the op, although my feet would look nicer, I would lose some flexibility, for example, going up on tip-toe would be difficult, as the bones in my feet would be fused. So the aim of wearing lovely shoes might not be achieved in any case ..
Since I was intending to go privately for the op, she lost money by giving me this advice, so I have to believe it was genuine
I've decided to wait for a bit, but would be very interested to hear from anyone who's had the op with a good result
Mags
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scarpantoni
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Reged: 22/07/2009
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Hello Daftlass
If you go for this please let us all have some feedback as there are lots of us in the same boat
We love to walk and shop and then hobble back and cant wait to get the shoes off and nice cup o tea.
Thanks
Scarpx 
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vivsteer
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Reged: 20/01/2009
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Please look into this. There is a homoeopathic treatment "Marigold" which, although not a quick fix, is, I think, a far better alternative. I got a referral from my GP to the Royl London Homoeopathic Hospital where I had treatment. Some of the patients had very severe bunions. It involves poultices of calendula and exercises that mobilise the joints. The calendula is anti-inflammatory and helps with the mobilisation. Good luck.
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daftlass
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Reged: 02/11/2009
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Thanks for your suggestion, it will give me an alternative to think about.
Thanks to everybody else for comments, I'll let you know how I get on.
Edited by daftlass (03/11/2009 12:01)
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Scarlets
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Feedback please
My Sister has the most dreadful feet. She was told that the operation was painful but I met a lady who had had hers done and she said it was the best thing she ever did.
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Marchbirdy
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Reged: 02/04/2008
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Loc: Manchester
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I have read these posts with interest as my OH has a horrendous bunion but can't have the op as he works for himself as a builder and although he could take the time off for the op he can't afford the recovery time off work. It would also be disastrous if he couldn't flex his toes as his job is very physical. I may suggest the Marigold treatment but even this isn't straight forward. I found the following info about the treatment http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/
In the meantime the poor man is taking painkillers whilst he breaks in a new pair of work boots! He swears he has never worn stillettos! Good luck to daftlass. 
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daftlass
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Reged: 02/11/2009
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I've read a lot of information on the operation and it seems that the best advice is to follow instructions given to you immediately afterwards. Recovery time seems to be slightly different depending on what you've had done. They can just shave the bone but then it usually comes back!
I have been told that driving will not be allowed for 8 weeks as I wouldn't be insured.
I'm seeing my Consultant on the 23rd and he'll give me more information on the operation but I think I'll have it done!
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junemc
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Reged: 12/02/2009
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Hi Daftlass........
I have had bunions since I was in early twenties, quite some time ago!! Had no problems with them until about 2 years ago when I started to get a lot of pain, particularly in the right foot. Was referred by my GP and had an operation on the right foot exactly 12 weeks ago today.
I know there are horror stories around about how awful and painful this is, but you shouldnt believe it. I know there are many types of ops for bunions, but I had a Scarf Osteotomy and Akin Procedure (you should google it, lots of info there). I had to stay in hospital overnight after the op as I had general anaesthetic. During the op I was given a nerve block in my heel, and I can honestly say I had no pain at all for the first two weeks, and very little afterwards. I am now walking almost normally, although I still cant wear shoes for more than a couple of hours, and cant walk very far, but have been driving for about 4-5 weeks short distances. However, I have been amazed at how well I have recovered. I go to see the consultant tomorrow (Friday 6 Nov) and intend to see about getting the other foot done after Christmas hols.
Please pm me if there is anything you want to know.
June xx
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norfolkbroad
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Reged: 03/05/2007
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Hi Daftlass and anyone else thinking of having the op
I had both feet 'done' two years ago. I had had bunions since a teenager, one foot particularly unsightly, the other not very bad, but they both hurt when wearing shoes. I thought if I couldn't drive for 6 weeks, I might just as well have both feet done together.
I was warned that the op would be painful but had very little pain and once the plaster came off after six weeks, was able to walk and drive straight away. Two years on, my feet look a lot better, although certainly not perfect, and I have no pain. I can stand on tip-toe without any problem and don't have any lack of flexibility. So, I would certainly recommend the op if you suffer from pain, but not for aesthetic reasons, as you might be slightly disappointed.
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Roslet
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Reged: 17/07/2009
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I had both my bunions done when I was 19... a gift from my father, aren't genes wonderful and my sister had hers done when she was mid 30s. Yes it is painful for a few weeks following the operation but that is why you have pain-killers. For me it took about 6 - 8 weeks to get back into proper shoes and probably 3 mths to heels.
Don't listen to people who tell you that it is the most painful operation, everyone has a different pain threshold, I am a devout suffering coward and I came through it. And yes, it did work, I spent eight years working as a nurse and had no probs with my feet whatsoever.
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Jean1970
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Reged: 03/01/2009
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Loc: England
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I had bunions on both feet for some time. Following a trip into town for shoes which was a complete nightmare I went straight to the doctors the following week who referred me to an orthopaedic surgeon. I had both bunions removed at the same time and both feet were in pot for 6 weeks. I then had to wear "flatties" for 2-3 months. The operation was the best thing I ever did. I had no pain following it and my feet have been fine ever since - I have no trouble "going up on tiptoe" or wearing platform shoes! Although I do not wear heals all the time. This operation was in 1997.
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