What is the recovery period from a bunionectomy?

Depends: It depends on what procedure is performed. But 4-16 weeks.

AVERAGE OF 2 MONTHS: Bunion surgery usually fully heals in 6 to 8 weeks. That's usually an average. Most people heal in 4-6 weeks. A small percentage heat in the 12-14 week range.

Ask your surgeon.: Every surgery is different, and depending on what type of procedure you have, you may be able to walk a few days after surgery, or you might need to be off of it for several weeks. Ask your surgeon when you can progress to weight bearing, when you can start wearing regular shoes, and when you can start exercising. Post-operative x-rays will tell them how fast you're healing.

Recovery times vary: The healing rates can vary depending on the individual and on the exact type of procedure performed. There are different types of bunionectomies for example. The amount of time that you should remain off of your foot following bunion surgery will vary depending on the exact type of procedure performed. Discuss the recovery time with your surgeon who will be performing your surgery.