I had the pins removed from my wrist and had a "twighlight" sedation. In and out. I opted to leave my pins in longer than necessary, praying they'd heal my ulna, but no luck. The pain of the pins (IMO) was worse than anything. The pins and screws and pins up and down my spine are fine...*keeps fingers crossed*.

Good Luck. I think feet are terrible to break because they hold up the entire body and have teeny bones and are subject to stress. I don't know about you, but when my tootsies hurt, I'm miserable.