Thank you so much for sharing. Is the feeling of nails present unpleasant or hindering in any way?
Also isn't there additional trauma associated with removing them, or is that harmless in the long run?
I understand the yellow bone marrow will regenerate if the nail is removed, correct?
The sensation of the nail after consolidation is not unpleasant when walking. Usually you'll not feel it unless you do a high impact activity like running. This is for the femur nail. I haven't had the tibia nail so I can't speak on that. I used to run long distance before LL, so in my case, I was keen to have the nails removed so that I can get back to running and not be concerned about the nails.
Getting the nails removed does require surgery but its pretty easy and short (around 1 hour) compared to the insertion surgery. I had my removal surgery in the morning and by noon, I was back on my feet walking as usual. Then one day later, I travelled back to the US from Germany without any issues.
Yes, the yellow bone marrow does regenerate after the nail has been removed.
ok thank you just one last question to clarify if I may: you said the nails made running very uncomfortable, or just an unusual sensation?
For me the sensation is unconfortable when running, but it didn't stop me from running. Every time the foot strikes the ground, I'd feel the sensation, which is now gone after I had the nails removed. Bear in mind that everyone is different and the extent of lengthening probably plays a role. If you look at the diary for OldieButGoldie, you can see a video of him running while he still had his nails. I had my nails removed on the same day as he did, and the day before the surgery he went for a jog around the hospital in Neunkirchen.
10,5 cm lenghtening is qute alot. I hope you are feeling alright, is there anything you can tell us about your recovery and physical ability?
Thanks for answering my questions it helps alot.
Quote from: Uppland on November 03, 2014, 10:21:41 AM10,5 cm lenghtening is qute alot. I hope you are feeling alright, is there anything you can tell us about your recovery and physical ability?
I've posted some info here http://www.limblengtheningforum.com/index.php?topic=1120.0 that is relevant to your questions.
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