Patients travel to The Bunion Cure in Littleton, Colorado because SERI minimally invasive bunionectomy is a specific 3D bunion correction procedure that is not available everywhere.
At The Bunion Cure, Dr. Jordan Sullivan uses SERI to correct bunions with excellent first metatarsal derotation, excellent sesamoid alignment, smaller incision, temporary pin fixation, local anesthesia in the typical procedure, and immediate but limited protected walking.
Because patients can walk out in a post-op shoe, many local and out-of-town patients can plan surgery without a traditional hospital-style recovery experience.
The Bunion Cure 13402 W Coal Mine Ave Suite 310 Littleton, CO 80127
Phone: 720-758-6760
Patients can park in the front lot. Take the elevator to the third floor, then turn left after exiting the elevator. The clinical exam rooms, post-op rooms, surgical suite, and office are all in that area.
Yes. At The Bunion Cure, immediate but limited protected walking is part of the procedure plan.
Patients walk out in a post-op shoe with specific activity limits. This does not mean normal walking right away. It means the foot is protected while early healing begins.
Local patients can usually walk out and go home the same day in the post-op shoe.
It depends on comfort medication.
Patients can drive themselves if they do not take Ativan and can otherwise safely drive.
If a patient takes Ativan, they need a driver. If patients are very anxious, the office may recommend taking Ativan and arranging a driver.
If a patient uses nitrous oxide, they can still drive themselves once the visit is complete and they are cleared to leave.
Patients should follow the office's specific instructions for their procedure day.
Many out-of-town patients stay in the Littleton/Denver area for several nights after surgery.
A common plan is:
This option works well for patients who want early follow-up before leaving town.
Some out-of-town patients go home soon after surgery, including flying home, then return between 1 and 2 weeks after surgery.
A common plan is:
This option may work better for patients who need to minimize hotel time or return home quickly.
With classic SERI bunionectomy, the temporary pin is commonly removed around 4 weeks after surgery.
Out-of-town patients should plan for the week-4 return visit. This visit is important for X-rays, evaluation, and pin removal when appropriate.
Yes. Many out-of-town patients can fly home after surgery when the travel plan is set up appropriately.
Because airports often require more walking than patients expect, many patients should plan to use wheelchair assistance at the airport. Most airlines provide wheelchair assistance when requested in advance, and this can make airport travel much safer and easier after foot surgery.
Flying after surgery should still be planned with the office. Patients need to consider swelling, airport walking, transportation, medications, luggage, fall risk, support, and follow-up timing. Talk with The Bunion Cure team before booking travel so the office can help you think through the safest plan.
Many patients are interested in correcting both feet within one overall recovery plan.
At The Bunion Cure, bilateral bunion correction is often performed on back-to-back days when appropriate. For example, one foot may be treated on Wednesday and the other on Thursday.
This can be especially helpful for out-of-state patients because it allows them to organize travel and recovery into one timeframe rather than two separate surgical seasons.
Example out-of-state bilateral plan:
The exact schedule depends on the patient's procedure plan, safety, support, travel distance, and recovery needs.
Out-of-town patients should consider bringing:
Before traveling, ask:
Traveling for SERI minimally invasive bunionectomy can be practical with the right plan.
Local patients can usually walk out and go home the same day in the post-op shoe. Out-of-town patients usually either stay locally through the day-4 visit or travel home soon after surgery and return between 1 and 2 weeks. Everyone should plan for the week-4 pin removal visit.
To discuss travel planning, schedule a consultation with The Bunion Cure, call 720-758-6760, or send an appointment request online.
This page is general education and does not replace medical advice. Travel timing, driving, flying, medication use, and follow-up plans should be confirmed with The Bunion Cure based on your procedure and medical history.
Reviewed by: Dr. Jordan Sullivan Last reviewed: June 8, 2026 Last updated: June 8, 2026
Yes. At The Bunion Cure, immediate but limited protected walking is part of the procedure plan. Patients walk out in a post-op shoe with activity limits.
Patients can drive themselves if they do not take Ativan and can otherwise safely drive. If a patient takes Ativan, they need a driver. If patients are very anxious, the office may recommend taking Ativan and arranging a driver.
Yes. Patients who use nitrous oxide can still drive themselves once the visit is complete and they are cleared to leave.
Yes. Many out-of-town patients can fly home after surgery when the plan is appropriate. Because airports involve extra walking, patients often need wheelchair assistance, which most airlines provide when requested in advance. Talk with the office before travel so the team can help plan timing, follow-up, luggage, transportation, and safety.
Many out-of-town patients either stay about 3 nights and see The Bunion Cure on post-op day 4, or they go home soon after surgery and return between 1 and 2 weeks. Everyone should plan to return around week 4 for pin removal.
Out-of-town patients commonly have stitches removed either at the day-4 visit if staying locally or at the 1-to-2-week visit if they go home after surgery.
The temporary pin is commonly removed around week 4 after surgery, after evaluation and X-rays.
Often, yes. Bilateral bunion correction is often performed on back-to-back days when appropriate, allowing patients to organize recovery into one overall timeframe.
Patients can park in the front lot at 13402 W Coal Mine Ave. Take the elevator to the third floor, then turn left after exiting the elevator. The clinical exam rooms, post-op rooms, surgical suite, and office are all in that area.