I'm afraid that I may have to have surgery to remove bunions. I am also afraid I would go absolutely crazy if I can't work out. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, how long was recovery and are you now able to jump, high-impact, while stepping, kickboxing, etc.? Thanks! Bette
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Bobbi
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I had surgery for PF and it was a miracle. Get a great doctor who knows of your love of working out and has done a bunch of the procedures and go for it. I eased back rather slowly but I had reached a point where impact was impossible for me anyway. I am so happy I did it!
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patricia024
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I had a neuroma removed from my right foot about 5 years ago. I lived with pain in that foot for many years. I had to stay off from it for one month; it was difficult since I'm a very active person. I still do step; softball, volleyball, and a lot of country dancing.
Patti
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I had a Plantar Fasciotomy and was on my feet, pain free within twenty four hours and encouraged to get right to it! I went slowly because the incision opened and didn't like my being in full swing. The only trouble I have had is with that incision, now a calloused bump of scar tissue. I don't know whether a bunion surgery would heal as quickly. I think it's a bit more complicated than what I had so check with your doctor to get time off your feet info. It is just so nice to be able to use my feet the way I like without the limping and pain and lay ups! I DO know fit and active people get back in the game pretty quickly. You may have to lay off and ease back in but if you experience quite a lot of pain form your condition, it may be well worth it!
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I had a bunion removed from my foot 2 years ago and I was very surprise by how quickly I was back on my feet. The first two weeks were the worst but by the end of the 2nd week I was able to put pressure on my foot and around the middle of the 3rd week I could walk around w/o crutches or pain. I did a lot of upper body work during that time (sitting on a step) and once I lost the crutches (and pressure in my foot) I started doing floor leg work. At week 4-5 I started walking/jogging 2-3 miles.
Check with a dr. who's reputable and had done many bunionectomies - there are several surgeries that can be done. I had the bunion removed and my toe realigned with 2 screws holding it in place.
FYI- my dr. wouldn't remove both bunions since being completely disabled for 2-3 weeks is difficult and most people ruin their progress by trying to walk too soon. She said most doctors don't do two at a time anymore.
good luck.
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Check with a dr. who's reputable and had done many bunionectomies - there are several surgeries that can be done. I had the bunion removed and my toe realigned with 2 screws holding it in place.
FYI- my dr. wouldn't remove both bunions since being completely disabled for 2-3 weeks is difficult and most people ruin their progress by trying to walk too soon. She said most doctors don't do two at a time anymore.
good luck.
feel free to ask me any more questions
Thank you SO much for your reply CurlyQ! I haven't done any stepping/cardio since Monday, & the swelling & pain seem to have lessened a bit. It's driving me crazy, tho', since I love the cardio much more than weights. I had already thought I could continue w/weights tho'. I'm going to try to stay off my feet :-( for a while & hope for improvement AND preorder the new DVDs. If I don't see improvement, I'll go ahead & make that appointment w/a podiatrist to see what's next. I just can't begin to imagine not doing cardio for a month or longer ;( . Thank you again! Bette
Hi Bette!!! I also have bunions on both feet--it's hereditary on my mother's side of the family and all of the women have them. I've also had some pain from them, especially after doing aerobics and other cardio. They seem to throb at night the worst. I've found that since I started wearing Nike shox during cardio workouts, the pain doesn't seem to be as bad. They're pricy, but the extra cushion must really help!!
Also, my mother and grandmother have both had the surgery to remove the bunions. My grandmother had hers many years ago (I think in the late 80s) and I don't remember how long her recovery took, but I do know that the bunions came back!! But then again, there's been a lot of improvement in technology and surgical techniques since then, so I'm sure that the surgery's more advanced now to prevent that. My mother had hers about 10 years ago and she had both done at the same time. Her surgery seems to have worked, but she had a very long recovery time b/c she was up and trying to move around too soon. I know I'm going to have to have it done eventually, but I'm going to put it off for as long as I can. I'm only 24 now, so I have a feeling that the pain is going to get much worse as I get older.
I've done some research online about the surgery and what I read (can't remember the site) said that typical recovery time is about 8 weeks, depending on what surgery you've had done--as someone else mentioned before, there's several different types and the dr will determine which is best for your situation. 8 WEEKS----YIKES!!!! But I do like the idea of still doing weights--I hadn't really thought of that before. Hope this helps!!!
Also, my mother and grandmother have both had the surgery to remove the bunions. My grandmother had hers many years ago (I think in the late 80s) and I don't remember how long her recovery took, but I do know that the bunions came back!! But then again, there's been a lot of improvement in technology and surgical techniques since then, so I'm sure that the surgery's more advanced now to prevent that. My mother had hers about 10 years ago and she had both done at the same time. Her surgery seems to have worked, but she had a very long recovery time b/c she was up and trying to move around too soon. I know I'm going to have to have it done eventually, but I'm going to put it off for as long as I can. I'm only 24 now, so I have a feeling that the pain is going to get much worse as I get older.
I've done some research online about the surgery and what I read (can't remember the site) said that typical recovery time is about 8 weeks, depending on what surgery you've had done--as someone else mentioned before, there's several different types and the dr will determine which is best for your situation. 8 WEEKS----YIKES!!!! But I do like the idea of still doing weights--I hadn't really thought of that before. Hope this helps!!!
Thank you (I think) Ashley. I, too, have been on websites and don't like the idea of not being able to w/o for eight weeks;( ! I'm still in denial that I may have to have this done and am hopeful that if I do, I will be able to do high-impact cardio after recovery. I really appreciate the replies. IF 
I have the surgery, I'll re-post and let you know how it goes, how long, etc. Bette
I have the surgery, I'll re-post and let you know how it goes, how long, etc. Bette