Okay - so I have a question for all of you who have gone through the surgery. My bunion removal, hammertoe and neuroma surgery is Monday. :eek:

My work has a required trip coming up February 18 - 21. That's two and a half months after surgery. :D I can't imagine traveling with crutches and a boot, etc. and trying to maneuver all that luggage. :nono: That sounds like a nightmare! Will I be ready to travel or should I tell them no way? :)

Thanks for any advice!

Deborah :wave:

Hi DooBugs,

Keep in mind that while you are on crutches, your hands will be fully occupied using the crutches. Not to mention that if you are traveling on a plane, the lower pressures at high altitudes might be a problem for your recovering foot.

I would tell them no way. It is not worth the risk to your health.

Ron

[QUOTE=DooBugsMom]Okay - so I have a question for all of you who have gone through the surgery. My bunion removal, hammertoe and neuroma surgery is Monday. :eek:

Since bunion surgery can have so many faces, I'd suggest that you ask your doctor. I could have traveled in my air cast but wouldn't want to do it on crutches for work. I'm going on a cruise with my Roll-A-Bout...only 7 weeks after the surgery to lengthen my metatarsal.

I talked to my doctor ahead of time to get his opinion. He said to go for it.

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Hi DooBugsMom,
I have had several forefoot surgeries for bunions, hammertoes, and neuromas. I know there are many different procedures used - especially for bunions. I don't know how extensive your bunion surgery will be but I wouldn't think you would still be on crutches 10 weeks after surgery. Has your doctor told you about how long you will need crutches? Mabey your procedure is a lot more involved than the procedures I am familar with. Anyway, if you are still on crutches then I wouldn't recommend even trying to manage all of that. I think it would definitely be a nightmare! And Ron made some good points I never thought of as well. Even if you are walking by then, your foot is likely to still be very tender. Take care and good luck with your surgery!

I traveled at 11 weeks post-op after neuroma surgery in January- did have swelling due to plane and then I hiked a lot, snorkeled etc. This time I am 5 1/2 weeks post-op from neuroma and bunion surgery and have been moving around a lot since first week or two. I definately feel that I could manage a trip in the next few weeks. But not w/crutches! Clarify w/your doctor what the aftercare expectation will be. I have had two different experiences w/two different doctors. My doctor did not want me to use them for this recent surgery after the first few days and I have not needed them. Crutches can be treacherous!