Hi Vanessa-

So sorry you had to take that step--my youngest daughter had to go through that on both toes as well. She actually had the surgery four times. Once on one foot, and three times on the other. First time- went ok, but they missed a piece, second time got the piece (after my 7 year old told the doctor she wanted him to do the procedure AGAIN because it still hurt so bad). He hadn't believed there was still a piece in there. The third time we found out about this medicine they put on to keep it from growing back. She is 11 now and hasn't had a problem with them.

Keep your foot elevated and the chocolate coming and hopefully this will settle down in a few days.

You definitely did the right thing if the dr thought you needed this. Ingrown toenails are very painful and can really wreak havoc.