Recovery from bunion surgery

[aleia23]

As I am sitting here staring longingly at my bike, I was wondering if any one has had bunion surgery and had any problems with riding afterwards? I am only 5 weeks out of surgery and just starting PT...but I have the BIGGEST fear that I will not be able to move my foot enough to ride again.

Thanks!
Aleia

[bike4ever]

I road with my big black boot - just used platform pedals. My podiatrist saw me cruising down and street and gave me some crap.

You should get your flexibility back without issues. I wasn't able to fit my shoes right away but eventually I was back to normal. The cool thing was not having the pain in my foot that I had had for years.

Be patient. Ask if you can ride on the trainer with platforms.

[aleia23]

Thank you so much for letting me know! It was a very hard decision to make to do the surgery knowing that so many things could go wrong!! My foot is still uncomfortable to bend and with PT will probably be sore, but knowing that I may be able to get back on the bike is a very good incentive.

I will ask my podiatrist if I can do some easy spinning on the trainer with the boot. Anything would boost my spirits right now!

[guanajagirl]

So overall was the surgery that bad? Are you able to get around pretty easily? I had looked into doing it right around the time I graduated from college but I got scared by the recovery time. Iam a nurse and I kinda need my feet... Was it worth it for you?

[kelownagirl]

PM Chickwhorips - she has recently recovered from bunion surgery. Good luck!

[bike4ever]

I completely and totally felt it was worth it for me. My surgery was over 5 years ago with no complications. My foot was always sore before surgery - aches, pains and even sore when I work up. The only time it is uncomfortable is when I've had a 12 hour day at work.