bunion surgery gone bad

Hello! I am about to have a bunion surgery and would like to know if there are any complications I could experience. Is there anybody whose bunion surgery gone bad ? I heard that the surgery doesn’t always work and is excessively painful. Is this true? All info is welcome!!!!!

Hello! For me, the bunion surgery worked well actually. There was complete loss of pain after the surgery and increase in my physical activity. Nothing went wrong, so I can say I was lucky!!!! I would recommend it to others!

I had bunion surgery almost 10 years ago and it was one of the worst decisions of my life. To this day, I have a numb big toe, foot swelling, ankle swelling and swelling all the way up to my knee, which I am now having problems with. Doctors only suggest more surgery, which I refuse.

To anyone considering a bunionectomy, please don't do it. You'll regret it.

I had bunion surgery about 2 years ago, everything went well, I still have some sensitivity around the scar area but it is gradually going away. I do have to go back for hardware removal, but overall I am very satisfied that I had it done!

I had bunion surgery 9mths ago and still can't walk on left foot. Have RSD. I am worse than before. I totally regret having it done and can't stop blaming myself. I am still in physical therapy, under 2nd Dr care. Now having other problems from the surgery. Since not walking correctly, my legs and back are out of wack! A total mess. Medical bills are not being covered by insurance any longer and I sure can't afford to pay more. If you can do something else, consider it first before having the surgery. It is not worth it believe me.

Ande

I had bunion Surgery 9mths ago and still can't walk on left Foot. Have RSD. I am worse than before. I totally regret having it done and can't stop blaming myself. I am still in physical therapy, under 2nd Dr care. Now having other problems from the surgery. Since not walking correctly, my legs and back are out of wack! A total mess. Medical bills are not being covered by insurance any longer and I sure can't afford to pay more. If you can do something else, consider it first before having the surgery. It is not worth it believe me.

Ande

Hi Ande and original asker!

I too had a bunion on my left foot surgery 12/2005 and it went all wrong. I too got RSD/CRPS1 and are still suffering from multiple pains and taking strong medication. Also, the surgery itself was not a success, the problem has recurred and it is even worse than originally. So, mr. Murphy has moved to our house that same day (=Murphy´s law, you know) and haven´t moved away since...

If you do, I wish you luck!

Satu

What is RSD? I noticed this mentioned as a complication for the bunionectomy. What are the symptoms.

Currently recovering from a surgery on one foot and still unable to walk on it at 3 weeks out. Hobbling on the foot causes much pain and increased swelling so far. Normal?

Guest wrote:

I had bunion surgery 9mths ago and still can't walk on left foot. Have RSD. I am worse than before. I totally regret having it done and can't stop blaming myself. I am still in physical therapy, under 2nd Dr care. Now having other problems from the surgery. Since not walking correctly, my legs and back are out of wack! A total mess. Medical bills are not being covered by insurance any longer and I sure can't afford to pay more. If you can do something else, consider it first before having the surgery. It is not worth it believe me. Ande

What are your symptoms for RSD?

Guest wrote:

I had bunion surgery almost 10 years ago and it was one of the worst decisions of my life. To this day, I have a numb big toe, foot swelling, ankle swelling and swelling all the way up to my knee, which I am now having problems with. Doctors only suggest more surgery, which I refuse. To anyone considering a bunionectomy, please don't do it. You'll regret it.

I agree with you, had surgery 4-05 in Montana. Big toe numb, the bunion is worse than it was! Now the toe next to the big toe leans sideways too as there is not enought room for all them. DO NOT DO IT ! Not worth the pain and risk of bacterial infection. Leave it alone and consider yourself Lucky!

I HAD BUNION SURGERY WHEN I WAS 16 AND THAT WAS IN 1997. I WAS IN DFS IN CALI. AND HAD NO CHOICE IN WHAT TO DO. SO I HAD IT DONE AND ENDED UP BEING WORRIES THEN IT WAS BEFORE. I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD FIX IT AND I WOULD HAVE PINS IN MY FOOT I JUST FOUND OUT I HAVE NO PINS IN MY FOOT THE BUNION IS GROWING BACK AND A DOCTOR TOLD ME TONIGHT THAT I SHOULD HAVE NEVER EVEN HAD IT DONE SO I PLAN ON GETTING ATTORNEY AND SOCK IT TO THE DOCTOR WHO DID THIS TO ME WHEN I WAS A KID! DO NOT HAVE THE SURGERY FIND ANOTHER WAY FIRST. THEY JUST WANT YOU MONEY THATS ALL!