Anybody got one ?. Anybody got rid of one ?. I've had mine since I was 18 (many moons ago !). It's never really bothered me before and doesn't cause any discomfort - but I hate it !. No pretty strappy sandals for me, I like to keep it covered but it always manages to make an appearance by moulding the shoe around it !. My Mum and Nan both developed a bunion on the same foot, so it wasn't silly shoes that caused it when I was young (made to wear sensible ones which I hated !). Anyway, wondered if anybody had any advice. I'd like to have it removed but don't fancy being in plaster for weeks.

Val

Me! Me! I had one removed a couple of years ago. Like you only one foot had one, and I've never been one for high heels and pointy-toed shoes (far too uncomfortable!) so we've no idea what caused it.

Anyway, I had it removed (it was done as day surgery) and was up and about on my crutches (going to concerts! :o ) after a couple of days. The plaster's very small; it doesn't even go over the ankle, so it's not too awkward and you have a lot of freedom of movement. The plaster's changed for an even smaller one when the stitches are taken out, by which time I didn't need the crutches. So I'd say go for it!

Thanks for quick reply !.
Did you have to have a general or local, and how long before you were fully back on your feet ?. Is your toe much straighter now ?.
Sorry, questions questions - but once I've got an idea in my head thats it !.

I had a general because that meant you can go home the same day as long as someone's there to look after you. The other alternative meant an overnight stay. I was able to walk the dogs (albeit rather slowly!) after about a week, and was able to walk without either crutch after about 3 weeks - by the time the plaster was finally removed my foot was fine - just a little tender along the incisions which were still a bit scabby! Now, 2 years later the toe's perfectly straight and you have to look really, really closely to see the scars. And I get no pain! :)

Sooooo tempting - but have just been doing a search about it - didn't realise how expensive it was. As I don't get any pain from it I'm sure there would be no chance of NHS. Definately given me something to think about though. The thought of having a straight toe.....lovely !. Thank you for your help Jeangenie.

Surely it MUST be painful???????????????;)

Val, knowing me, as soon as I said "Oh yes, I'm in agony" my nose would grow !!.

Val (also !) 

That's me tooooooo!!!!!  :)

I have large bunion joints due to arthritis which are VERY painful if I don't wear orthotics and take my glucosamine!!  Too much of a coward to consider an op though.

If I had pain with mine I'd have it done tomorrow. Why don't you mention it to the doc ?. Ohhhh, delicate sandals............(I'm easily pleased !).

Val

Feet are odd things...my mum broke her little toe whilst we were living in Singapore....she never had it seen by a Doctor as she lived in open sandals and shoes so no pressure on the toe. However, when we were due to move back to the UK, the Doc said she would need to get it sorted or it would be very sore with closed shoes and boots

She went into hospital and had it rebroken and then set

She said it was THE most painful thing she has ever had to do LOL She was amazed that such a small thing could cause so much pain :)

She said it was THE most painful thing she has ever had to do LOL She was amazed that such a small thing could cause so much pain 

AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I can feel it now!!!

That JG must be a very brave bunny!! :)

I don't DO doctors Arched!!

You are supposed to be encouraging me !!.

Val (now having 2nd thoughts !)

Sorry - I thought that you were happy about it! :(

Should we see if we can get a BOGOF offer??????:p

No, the op was almost entirely painless - I didn't bother taking any painkillers after two days. Beforehand though - that was a different matter - al of a sudden it felt as though someone had jammed a red-hot skewer the length of my big toe. Absolutely excruciating. Then it'd be fine again for days.

My friend up the road had both hers done, at separate times, and four days after the second one was done she was walking without crutches at all, and not limping. We must have a fantastic surgeon! I'd have no qualms about having him do another op (if I needed one). It was NHS, too.

WOW, now there's inspiration!  Maybe, just maybe..........;)

I was up and going in 24 hours after hysterectomy, and they sent me home on day 3 after I was organising the menus and filing in Sister's office - they said they either had to pay me or send me home!!  And I was grooming again after 3 weeks, so I'm a good healer!!

I have them on both feet :-(  I'd love to have dainty, pretty feet but least I don't get any pain apart from the odd twinge occasionally. My Dad has them too so I reckon it's possibly genetic, certainly neither of us has ever worn high heels :-D  My Mum has beautiful feet, life's just not fair! :-(

Kath.

Kath, if all of us with bunions go together to have them removed they might do it cheaper !!.

Val

Good idea :-D ... but would it be any less painful!!

Well less painful on the pocket that's for sure, but I've found JG's post to be food for thought!

Me too, can't stop thinking about it and after my holiday I'll do a bit of research - oh pretty feet, pretty feet..............bet I go to bed tonight and dream about corns !.

Val

If it were me, I wouldn't hesitate.
:)

I'd better 'hop' off to the docs asap then !

val

Best foot forward !

And step on it! :D :D

God I've got a bunion on both little toes.  I had them dug into by the works chiropodist.  I must admit that I had come to a point where I could hardly walk so had to do something.  She didn't give me a LA or GA so I must of been very brave, although she didn't remove them totally.  They are just starting to come back again now and are fine at the moment and that was about 2 years ago when I had them done.   I too have never warn high heels as I didn't start walking until I was 3 and find it hard to walk in anything more than half an inch high, never mind 3" :d