Bunion Surgery?!?

Who has HAD a Bunion Surgery? Why did you choose to have the surgery? How was the recovery process? Would you suggest it to someone who pronates badly, thus causing pain.
I'm only 17, and I pronate bad, but this hurts! I can tell that it's getting bigger, and its pushing my toes off to the side. But I worry about the effectiveness of the surgery... will the bunion come back or be more painful? HELP!

NO COPIED AND PASTED ANSWERS FROM WebMD please!

I need your opinions and personal experiences with this surgery! And anyone know good surgeons in the South?

I had surgery for two bunions and two hammertoes (the baby toes) on 9/20. I elected to do both feet at once because I'm only 45, strong and in good health. I'm three weeks post-op today, halfway through the recovery. I was having pain in shoes and it was getting worse with time.

I would recommend this surgery so far, although I can't really tell you what the results are yet! It hasn't been too bad and the worst is over. I've been wearing some combination of casts/post-surgical boots so far. The only problem I've had is one uncomfortable cast. I got to see one foot this week and it was weird - it was a different (better) shape! I suspect I'll be quite happy that I did it and if you can tolerate it, I'd recommend going ahead with both feet at once. The only really tough part of that is the first four days, including surgery day - but you're really just taking pain pills and sleeping all that time. After that, you're able to walk around, you just can't drive. I asked around and others who had this done were VERY pleased. So far, I'd recommend my doctor who is in Nashville. Where do you live?

is it on ur a$$? omg that would be amazing... like butters one time on southpark when he had a bad hemeroid on his haha!

Courtney - I just had surgery last week on my left foot to fix a bunion and hammertoe. I have them on both feet and had then since your age. I'm 48 now and the reason I waited is because the surgery was considered cosmetic and most podiatrists said to only have the surgery when it is the last resort. I was able to wear heels but still had pain. I decided to have the surgery when the pain was too instense and I couldn't walk more than a few miles for exercise. I was used to doing 3 - 5 miles daily.

The surgery went well - it is the pain afterward that was worse then expected. It last for a few days but now it is fine. Take the pain meds and you will get through it. But honestly the worse part is staying off the foot and using crutches. I only have bathroom privileges now and have another week before I get the stitches out. If you plan beforehand to have things to keep you busy, that will help with so much free time on your hands.
I would say that surgery should be last resort. I am not even sure I want to have the other foot done. Still on the fence.

Good luck with your decision,
Cathy