Bunionettes - don't they sound cute?

[LAB]

Ah, my first post and it's in reply to your bunionette problem. There is nothing cute about pain! I had a bunionectomy performed last December. Recovery is about 3-4 months, but I believe mine was a much more involved surgery since they have to break the 1st metatarsal or remove a wedge of bone from it to set that bone straight again. They also have to shave off a little of the petruding bone. I am not sure what is involved with the bunionette surgery, but I can't imagine that it's any more involved than a bunionectomy. I do want to assure you that I am very glad I had it done. The recovery was relatively easy and virtually pain free (say yes to drugs!). I simply couldn't live with that foot pain and still be active in sports. It was well worth it. Hope this helps

[chickwhorips]

thanks lab. you girls give me hope that i'm doing the right thing, as terrified as i am.

[CyclChyk]

CWR - definately take care of problems you may have now to avoid even bigger problems when you get older.

Sadly, my feet are probably the one reason I will never get to do a TRI - not happy about that....

Keep us posted.

[mtbdarby]

CWR - I have a slightly different spin on this (you knew I would ). I have a bunion on my right foot. I brought it up at a chiro appt and guess what? He adjusted my ankle, foot and toes. No more pain! It's pretty rare to find a chiro who knows anything about ajustments beyond neck and spine, but this guy is worth his weight in gold. He promises me it will not get worse if I keep them adjusted since a bunion is caused by the bone moving out of the joint.

So, for me for now, I am staying away from the pediatrist and visiting the chiro every few weeks. He also told me to periodically pull on my toes (pull them straight out) until they crack. They will help keep them in the joint correctly.

For whatever it's worth........

[bike4ever]

mtbdarby - Please ask your Chiro why the bone is moving out of the joint? Basically, there has to be a cause.