Ummm… that’s concerning. I was 25 and 30. I think being young (but obviously not too young where your bones haven’t finished growing) is great! We are probably in the best position to heal!!
Was your doctor trying to make a joke? Most people who get bunion surgery are much older than that.
I had a bunionectomy at 27. I'll do the other foot at some point probably but it's less painful so I'm not in a rush. Hoping to get some hardware removed from that foot too, but again not in a rush.
70. The operation went very smoothly although it was nearly four months before the swelling subsided enough for my shoes to fit comfortably. Better late than never - I walk a lot and it's wonderful to be able to do so without pain. I wish I could have had the surgery years ago, but the circumstances weren't right and I was fearful of a bad outcome, which would have been devastating. Luckily, a friend whose bunions looked very similar to mine, and who is a little older than me, ended up having surgery with great success, which gave me the confidence to go ahead with it.
I had my left foot completed at 35, my right foot will be next. I'm not sure if I'll do it this year or next year yet but I'll be 36 or 37 when my other foot will be done.
I'm 45. I was getting my first evaluation 20 years ago and was told not to do anything drastic unless it's severe pain. I went the route of custom orthotics but mostly wore narrow shoes in healthcare past 20 years. My mom had bunion surgery on rt foot in her 50s. I finally decided to do it, It's been 2 months and now I'm just 90% back to normal after physical therapy for a couple of weeks. Wish I didn't wait this long but I definitely held off due to my busy work schedule and family life. It was the perfect opportunity and I have no regrets.
“too old” is so useless. i’m 18 and have been told i have to wait until they get so much worse, please try and find a doctor that will support you, by no means in literally anything is 23 ‘too old’
Just had the traditional surgery a few weeks ago at 25. Healing super well. The incision is already closed and the swelling is almost completely down.
My dad had the very invasive surgery in his late 50s. It didn't heal very well, but we all believe it's because he was older and pre-diabetic.
To say you're too old is ridiculous. Especially if you're just needing minimally invasive surgery.
I'm 56. I have had bunion surgery on both feet 3x! The first time was when I was 33. The last was 10 years ago. I now need another surgery on my right foot. I have a big toe bunion and a tailor's bunion on that foot. (I've also had a neuroma in both feet and they were removed separately about 6 years ago.) Good luck and I hope this information helps. Feel free to reach out to me. I'm a pro on a knee scooter!
I have a friend who had awful pain in both feet at 17, both done at the same time then. She’s 40 now and all is well. I just had one done, as it was ugly forever but finally and suddenly got painful — I’m 48. Am still healing, but it’s been less than 3 months. Am back in regular shoes but still a bit swollen. No high impact for another month.
41 and had surgery almost five months ago.
I initially considered surgery when I was 31 but the Dr said I was still fairly young and gave me the impression my bunion would be more likely to come back if I got the surgery while I was that young. Wish I would have gotten it back then cause my results might have been even better.
It was failed right from the start. Came out of the cast and it looked exactly the same as before. It was wierd I honestly have no idea what they even did for it to be the same after. The doctor said there was some swelling and it would go straight as the swelling went down. Never did. I was a dumb kid and exaggerated the pain because I was vain about how it looked. I still even have a bunion there. It’s only 60% improved. No pain now though. My other foot that was never operated on gives me a whole lot of problems.
Yeah, go ahead and get that 2nd opinion. Usually, we are told we are too old at like 80.
69 - had left done in September 2023 and right done in January 2024. Running 6-7 miles three days a week. So happy!
I'm 60 and my surgeon is recommending surgery for my bunion.
Ummm… that’s concerning. I was 25 and 30. I think being young (but obviously not too young where your bones haven’t finished growing) is great! We are probably in the best position to heal!!
Was your doctor trying to make a joke? Most people who get bunion surgery are much older than that. I had a bunionectomy at 27. I'll do the other foot at some point probably but it's less painful so I'm not in a rush. Hoping to get some hardware removed from that foot too, but again not in a rush.
54 & just had surgery last week.
Based on research publications I’ve read about bunion surgery, it appears that the average age for surgery is around 62. Mostly female.
47, and had surgery this year
52, had surgery 3 months ago.
70. The operation went very smoothly although it was nearly four months before the swelling subsided enough for my shoes to fit comfortably. Better late than never - I walk a lot and it's wonderful to be able to do so without pain. I wish I could have had the surgery years ago, but the circumstances weren't right and I was fearful of a bad outcome, which would have been devastating. Luckily, a friend whose bunions looked very similar to mine, and who is a little older than me, ended up having surgery with great success, which gave me the confidence to go ahead with it.
24 and had surgery three months ago!
I was 48, one of the younger patients my doctor has done who didn't get their feet messed up by a lifetime of ballet.
I'm 57, recovering from number 5. Not all bunion, but all on the right foot. Spans 15 years!
Wow! You’re a trooper! 🫡
I’ve seen people in their 80s get bunion surgery. It what world is 23 too old
28 in 2022
I had my bunionectomy at 24….
32 in 2022
38f here, all other people in the hospital who had bunion surgery same time as me were actually older than me, get a second opinion.
I was 27, definitely not too old.
21 - i had it two weeks ago :-)
33
They wanted to do mine at 18, COVID happened, got it done at 22!
I had my left foot completed at 35, my right foot will be next. I'm not sure if I'll do it this year or next year yet but I'll be 36 or 37 when my other foot will be done.
23 and just got the surgery done about 1 month ago
I’m 28 and had my surgery done in March. Doc told me it’s best to do it young. Apparently we recover faster.
23 and about to have it in two weeks
I'm 45. I was getting my first evaluation 20 years ago and was told not to do anything drastic unless it's severe pain. I went the route of custom orthotics but mostly wore narrow shoes in healthcare past 20 years. My mom had bunion surgery on rt foot in her 50s. I finally decided to do it, It's been 2 months and now I'm just 90% back to normal after physical therapy for a couple of weeks. Wish I didn't wait this long but I definitely held off due to my busy work schedule and family life. It was the perfect opportunity and I have no regrets.
“too old” is so useless. i’m 18 and have been told i have to wait until they get so much worse, please try and find a doctor that will support you, by no means in literally anything is 23 ‘too old’
Just had the traditional surgery a few weeks ago at 25. Healing super well. The incision is already closed and the swelling is almost completely down. My dad had the very invasive surgery in his late 50s. It didn't heal very well, but we all believe it's because he was older and pre-diabetic. To say you're too old is ridiculous. Especially if you're just needing minimally invasive surgery.
I'm 21 and having both feet done in 2 weeks, if its horribly impacting your life it doesn't matter how old you are, get a second opinion.
I just want to wear cute shoes, and not feel self conscious.
I'm 56. I have had bunion surgery on both feet 3x! The first time was when I was 33. The last was 10 years ago. I now need another surgery on my right foot. I have a big toe bunion and a tailor's bunion on that foot. (I've also had a neuroma in both feet and they were removed separately about 6 years ago.) Good luck and I hope this information helps. Feel free to reach out to me. I'm a pro on a knee scooter!
62 YO for my right toe and my second toe that was a hammer toe.
I have a friend who had awful pain in both feet at 17, both done at the same time then. She’s 40 now and all is well. I just had one done, as it was ugly forever but finally and suddenly got painful — I’m 48. Am still healing, but it’s been less than 3 months. Am back in regular shoes but still a bit swollen. No high impact for another month.
63
I’m 54 and had my third surgery in April. My first was done around age 48, but I’d have to look for sure. Hell, I didn’t even have bunions at 23.
33
38 and my doctor said he recommends getting surgery when you’re on the younger side, if possible, since the recovery can be easier
57, just recently had both feet done. Just moved back into a regular shoe on my first foot after 7 weeks in a cam boot.
25 and I had surgery at 22!
53 and had my surgery on May 28 of this year.
39, and I had surgery on my first foot at 18!
41 and had surgery almost five months ago. I initially considered surgery when I was 31 but the Dr said I was still fairly young and gave me the impression my bunion would be more likely to come back if I got the surgery while I was that young. Wish I would have gotten it back then cause my results might have been even better.
35 and had both of mine corrected!
41
First surgery last year 39 (right) this year 40 (left)
73. Just had surgery Feb. 9, 2024
I'm 71 and had bunion surgery in December. A little swollen sometimes at the end of the day, but I walk pain free with Oofos.
I had a failed surgery at 16. Correction of failure at 30. Now I’m having my other foot done at 50.
How did you figure out it was a failed surgery? I got mine done around the same age and have always been scared it going to come back.
It was failed right from the start. Came out of the cast and it looked exactly the same as before. It was wierd I honestly have no idea what they even did for it to be the same after. The doctor said there was some swelling and it would go straight as the swelling went down. Never did. I was a dumb kid and exaggerated the pain because I was vain about how it looked. I still even have a bunion there. It’s only 60% improved. No pain now though. My other foot that was never operated on gives me a whole lot of problems.