I have very painful and ugly bunions on both feet. I also have tailors bunions. it has gotten to the point where walking or standing on them for any length of time is extremely painful. I've decided to have both feet done together and I'm wondering if anyone else has had this done and if so, how was their recovery time? I'm not a very patient person. In March of this year, I had a fusion done at l3-4 and was up and walking and doing many household chores within two months. I just have a hard time being inactive. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks..

it would certainly get the healing and have it all behind you quicker but my pod said he would not do two feet at a time, primarily because a person couldn't take care of themself by doing it that way. Stop and think about it, how will you get to the potty, or doing anything for that matter for yourself unless this surgery would allow you to put weight on your feet right after surgery.

I have also heard that doing two feet at once is very difficult, especially as katkat mentioned if you are single, living alone. I just had one foot done and had friends stay the first 24 hours - after that it has just been me. But I am going into week 5 post op and it has not been that bad. I too was alway running around going to work, working out, dining out with friends etc - ACTIVE.
It took about a week but after that, I learned to take care of myself and gave myself permission to be inactive and relax and enjoy for the first time in 22 years of work - solitude, reading, watching tv, writing cards and letters, journaling etc. Taking time for me. You will be amazed how therapeutic it can be. I am scheduled for my other foot in December and look forward to spending the holidays the same way and less stressed out.

I say take the time, do one at a time, and be kind to yourself.
Trust me, it will all still be there when you return! :)

I had both feet done (bunions) twice. I wouldn't have it any other way. I was able to do enough weight bearing to walk on my heels to use the bathroom and otherwise, I had help with meals, chores for the first few weeks when you are quite limited. Would you be able to bear weight at all? If not, then two feet at once is obviously not a good option. Would you have any help or do you have small children who will require you to make meals, etc? My in-laws came to stay with us for both my surgeries and they were a god-send. I was so glad to get the healing out of the way once rather than do one foot and then have to go back and do it all over again. It's really all about your personal situation and resources... and of course your doc's recommendations.

Best of luck

Hi, thanks for your replies. Fortunately, I will be able to take the time off work and my daughter, who is a nursing student, will come and stay with me for a month. My husband will be very helpful also and supports me in my decision. I think I have it all planned out well. I do have a bedside commode, if needed, our house was built with handicapped amenities; all one level, extra wide doorways and lower counters. I am hoping, if all goes well, that I will be able to enjoy spring and summer without haveing the issue of non-weight bearing. I missed most of this spring and couldn't garden or do many of my favourite pasttimes because of back surgery. As long as my back surgeon says that it is okay to go ahead with this surgery, I believe I will. As I stated, I am very fortunate that my children are old enough to be helping me out and my job will wait for me. Again, thank you for your replies and concerns. I hope everyone is having a skippingly wonderful day :o))))