Bunion surgery--especially for bike riders

ronda_gettinghealthy

Has anyone out there had bilateral bunion surgery at the same time??? if so how long were you really off your feet and how long before you could ride a road bike????

mellocat

Hmm... my sister had bunion surgery but only on one foot. She was in a full on cast for I'd say about four weeks... then a detachable boot for about maybe another 3. She can walk on it fine now, she had the surgery over last Christmas break. Sorry if this wasn't any help! :[

I'm not sure how soon the Dr would like her to be riding a bike though, even after she's out of the cast. I can ask her for more details on things like that.

ronda_gettinghealthy

thanks...I just dont want to be off my bike all summer...and they are doing both at the same time...I wanted to get it over with as quick as possible

mellocat

You are very brave for having both worked on at the same time! I hope you have a readily available butler type person at your side at all times, lol. She was bossing me around during the time she was staying with me after her surgery. I hope you have a speedy recovery. I asked her a few questions but she must be in class right now and hasn't gotten back to me yet.