I've already had 2 surgerys last year 1 foot at a time 5th metetarsal and hammertoes.now i have bunions on both feet (the same problem as before but on the other side.I've decided to do both at once so I don't have to go through the recovery process twice.I need advice from anyone who's had surgery on both feet?How did you get around,take a shower,keep sane?somebody please give me advice!

hi mi2082,

read my posts on "calling those who've had bunion surgery" and "should i get bunion surgery." my doctor advised me to only have one foot done at a time (reduce risk of putting weight on operated foot/feet) my sister's neighbor did have both done at the same time a few months ago. she advised me that if i were to do both at the same time, that i should invest in really good knee pads. she hired someone to help do the grocery shopping and cooking. i think it would be difficult to go about life unless you have someone there 24/7. just think of when you are home sick - are you itching to get out of bed and walk around? i'm like that - as much as i love to sleep, i hate being confined to a bed when i'm sick. so having one foot done at a time is the better choice for me. maybe you should test yourself by trying to get around without using both of your feet. that way you'll know if you can deal with it (crawling to the bathroom, kitchen, trying to get upstairs/downstairs if necessary......see if you are tolerant of waiting for someone to bring you things because you can't drive (like groceries, movie rentals, etc.). i know it's hard for me - like when i get food cravings and wanted to go to the grocery store or just go to target to pick up laundry detergent - i couldn't shop by myself the first few days because i couldn't carry a shopping basket or push a cart while on crutches. hope that helps. good luck.

I totally agree. Before you make a decision go back and read what folks have posted. Not only would my advice be not to have both feet operated on at the same time, I would not have the surgery due to all my complications. I have posted it on a couple of the threads. It began in November and I am no where near getting a shoe on my foot!

Judy