i have a huge problem (no pun intended)

I have bunions and since being pregnant one has become worst. One is really bad and painful at times. I was advised to get surgery a while ago (the doctor didn't see it as anything to stress over at the time). I wasn't even aware it was hereditary until the doctor told me, I just thought I had ugly toes and I've never really had them on show. I haven't thought about it in ages and now it's causing me issues, I really don't know when I'll be able to get the surgery now. When I have my baby I'll need to move around, I don't wanna leave it too long and then he /she starts walking and I need it urgently. I'm going to see the doctor, I just wondered if anyone else is on the same page? Or has ever had this surgery? Is it true it takes up to 6 months to heal?