Bunionettes - don't they sound cute?

[Veronica]

My senior year in college I had to have one removed. I don't remember recovery being all that long. Although I was supposed to still be in the boot for graduation and refused to wear it. I was in a bit of pain that afternoon.

My surgeon swam at the pool where I was a lifeguard. That was cool because she okayed me getting back in the water pretty quickly. As long as I didn't push off with that foot.

Mine was caused by a biomechanical issue. My ankles tend to lean in and my foot stays flexible when I push off as I walk. I don't use anything special, but have focused on the ankle thing to keep the one on the other foot from becoming an issue.

It's been 15 years since my surgery.

V.

[Bikingmomof3]

I have nothing to share, except to say I am sorry you are hurting and the doctors are able to do something to stop the pain. Keep us updated.

[bike4ever]

chickwhorips - I had the surgery 5+ years ago. They did the 5th and 1st met at the same time. I did it definitely during the winter since it was an 8 week recovery. Like you, I was in way too much pain. I am so glad I had the surgery. My foot no longer hurts (unless I have injured it). I still am quite careful about the shoes I choose even though my width decreased some. Please let me know if you have any questions. I figure I've been there.

[CyclChyk]

I have no words of wisdom or encouragement. I do have lots of mental hugs going your way tho.

And on a side note, you sound as if you treat your bunionettes (female bunions? kiddie bunions?) almost as good as I treat my dogs with all the special squishy and roomy shoes etc you buy solely for them (no pun intended).

[run it, ride it]

Oh dear. I didn't know what a bunion was, so I researched it. And kept on researching. According to my genes and athletics I've got a hammertoe coming in the left foot before I'm forty. This is not something a twenty-one-year-old should have in the back of her mind.

Good luck with the little bunionette darlings!

[Veronica]

I was born with hammertoes. I grew up thinking everyone's two little toes totally curled under.

V.

[Thistle]

I was born with hammertoes. I grew up thinking everyone's two little toes totally curled under.

V.

46 and i've just found out everyone's little toes arent curled under like mine