How long before I can dance after Bunion surgery? - Foot Problems Message Board

jean2003 · 03-03-2008, 01:41 PM

I had bunion surgery with 4 hammertoes on Jan. 8, 2008. My foot still swells. I try to keep it up and on ice as much as I can. I go back to the doctor Thursday and he said he will probably let me wear tennis shoes. I am now in a boot. I don't think I can get my foot in any of my shoes. I have been taking dancing lessons for a long time and I just wonder if I will be able to dance any time soon. If anyone dances please let me know. Thanks.

debbie g · 03-03-2008, 02:04 PM

your foot will be swollen for some time. when you get into tennis shoes, that will help. if you can go for pt that may help, also. ask your dr about a compression sock. that really helped me. just listen to what the dr says and hopefully you will be dancing away!

jean2003 · 03-04-2008, 07:55 AM

Thanks for the reply. I have never heard of the sock, but I will ask my dr. Thursday when I see him. My foot did not swell until two weeks ago. I am 8 wks. now and I think the boot has a lot to do with the swelling. It seems so heavy to drag around walking only on my heel. I haven't put weight on my foot yet. I have read on the board about people putting weight on their foot much sooner. I don't know why I have to wait so long. I ice and keep my foot up as much as I can. Just can't wait to start to dance. The dr. said I could probably wear shoes starting Thursday, but I don't have any shoes that I can get on my foot.

wmkcolors · 03-04-2008, 02:22 PM

I am 9 weeks postop and, though I'm wearing wide running shoes, after a 2-3 hours on my feet, my foot swells and aches. I still ice and elevate. I am a runner, and, from what I've read, it takes a few months, 4-6, to get back to normal. I'd think dancing would be similar. I finally found a runner who said she was running after 8+ months postop. I now feel I won't be running again until the summer, though I hope to get on the elliptical in a month. If you aren't in pain, when you walk, then, that's a good sign. How often are you on your feet now and how does it feel? It's still very soon after your surgery... All the best.

jean2003 · 03-04-2008, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by wmkcolors

I am 9 weeks postop and, though I'm wearing wide running shoes, after a 2-3 hours on my feet, my foot swells and aches. I still ice and elevate. I am a runner, and, from what I've read, it takes a few months, 4-6, to get back to normal. I'd think dancing would be similar. I finally found a runner who said she was running after 8+ months postop. I now feel I won't be running again until the summer, though I hope to get on the elliptical in a month. If you aren't in pain, when you walk, then, that's a good sign. How often are you on your feet now and how does it feel? It's still very soon after your surgery... All the best.

Thanks,
I am not in pain when I walk, but I only walk on my heel. I am up and about a lot. I am used to being busy all the time. Just hate not being able to just jump up and do things. I have to find shoes that I can wear. None of mine will fit. Thanks for the reply.
Jean