Hi. I had the surgery on my left foot about 4 weeks ago. For what it's worth, here's my advice:
1. Consult an orthopedic surgeon. Or two or three. I consulted with several before choosing mine.
2. Do not have both feet done at the same time -- you will have no mobility!
3. It is a big deal, and can be painful, so make sure you really need to have it done. My bunion was maybe an inch of a bump and had caused my big toe to drift to towards the other toes. As a result, I couldn't walk properly on that foot, which was causing problems with my smaller toes.
Good luck!
Dear JERRYMHF,
You should see an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in foot and ankle. I recommend staying away from podiatrists.
Thanks for your question.
Dr. Charles Rosen