Driving after bunion sugery on the right foot - Foot Problems Message Board

WadPod · 04-12-2005, 11:55 AM

Hello.

I am a 31 year old female that had bunion surgery done on my left foot almost 3 years ago. I am now scheduled to have it on my right foot.

My question is about driving. My doctor will have me in a leg cast for 6 weeks and then a walking cast for 4 additional weeks. Does anyone know if you can remove the walking cast to drive? I need an idea of when I can drive to work.

Thanks for your input.

P.S. I am SO happy with my first surgery. It was the best decision I made and I am looking forward to getting my other foot done.

susieblueyes · 04-12-2005, 12:04 PM

Welcome,
I don't believe you will be able to drive with anything on your foot.In one of the other threads here someone stated that some insurance companies do not cover you if you are in an accident as long as you are wearing a device on your right foot.I think it is 4-6 weeks good luck. you would not want to take anything off to drive.
Sue

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rollargirl · 04-12-2005, 12:30 PM

Hi Wadpod,

I had my right foot done in Jan. 05 and couldn't drive until I was able to get into a regular shoe (about 8 weeks with a chevron bunionectomy). My doc said if I got in an accident the insurance would give me big problems (had happened to a patient in the past). Wait until you can put some pressure on the foot for your own safety. Take care,
Linda

sharonssorefoot · 04-12-2005, 02:47 PM

YEs, they are both correct. If you are in an accident insurance will not pay. YOu most likely will be advised by dr. not to drive as well. It was even hard for me to drive and mine was the left foot!!! every little bump I would practically jump out of my seat.

RLMM · 04-12-2005, 08:19 PM

My doctor told me that in my state (Ohio) it was illegal to drive with a surgical shoe - he might have just said that to scare me but it worked! He said that not only would insurance not pay if I caused an accident but I could also get in legal trouble for driving without a "real shoe."

R