Have a small ganglion cyst on back of big toe at the base. if surgically removed what is recovery like & will cyst come back?

A few weeks, and no.: You should feel fine in 4-6 weeks, and no, the cyst will never come back.

Lump: Are you sure its a cyst and not soili? If its a cysts then its usually caused by a bone spur that needs to be removed to prevent recurrence. Any time you have boe surgery there is more pain than soft tissue surgery.

If: Any of the ganglion remains it could grow back.