I'm trying to figure out what my surgery was called.  Bone-on-bone at the first metatarsul joint.  Two doctors said arthritis.  This podiatrist took one look and asked when I wanted to have surgery.  I was estatic!  No more "try this" and "try that".  Had a large Morton's Nueroma incised at the same time.  Actually, I feel pretty good.  Relafen helps the inflamation and Tramadol helps with pain.  

Doctor doesn't realize that no one told me I was supposed to stay off my feet or anything. Had it done on Friday morning.  Went to work today (Monday).  When it hurts, I put it up for awhile.  Then I get up and start moving around again.  Seems to feel better when I move around, until I get to the point where my body says, "Oops!  Sit down and put it up again".  

I don't think anything could hurt worse than the foot did before the surgery.  This is a piece of cake!