Lifting weights after leg lengthening

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The number 1 concern I have about the surgery is being able to lift weights after (and if I can continue to get stronger). I'll admit, it's so important that my decision to have surgery rests on this. Athletes like BodyBuilder or Sweden: how long did it take you to go back into the gym after surgery, and did you notice you were able to (eventually) push or pull the same weight--especially on big exercises like squats or deadlifts? This is a super important issue to me, so I can appreciate some input. Thank you.

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I think those two have left.  I had a home weight machine before LL with 150 lbs of plates.  I was able to do leg presses (with the nails in) with all 150 lbs about 8 months after lengthening.  I don't notice any loss of raw strength at this point.

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I know last I checked Sweden was more or less conceding that he fully recovered, as he was picked for some national martial arts championship. However, I didn't realize you did LON?

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My assumption is that static strength won’t be effected much at all.

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Quote from: Sambollio on January 21, 2022, 09:07:33 PMMy assumption is that static strength won’t be effected much at all.

My understanding so far is that, beyond a change in leverages, weight lifting is minimally affected--if at all--by leg lengthening.

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You levers change quite a bit after LL - your moment arm will be longer and long levers are inefficient for squats. With longer femurs, you'll immediately notice that you can't squat as deep (ass to grass). I'm not yet 100% fully recovered but I'm confident that my raw strength will eventually return to pre-LL level once the nail is removed, but I'm definitely re-learning/adjusting my squat technique quite a bit.

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Quote from: eric.cartman on January 21, 2022, 09:47:34 PMYou levers change quite a bit after LL - your moment arm will be longer and long levers are inefficient for squats. With longer femurs, you'll immediately notice that you can't squat as deep (ass to grass). I'm not yet 100% fully recovered but I'm confident that my raw strength will eventually return to pre-LL level once the nail is removed, but I'm definitely re-learning/adjusting my squat technique quite a bit.

It seems like tibial lengthening shouldn't affect that, though, and switching to low-bar could help shift that pivot point in your favor.

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I can’t do squats or deadlifts at all yet. Both motions produce quite a bit of pain in my femurs. I’m hoping that it’s due to the nails still being inside. My leg muscles are back to the pre-surgery thickness so I imagine it’s not a strength issue.

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Quote from: BelowTheMean on January 24, 2022, 07:23:32 AMI can’t do squats or deadlifts at all yet. Both motions produce quite a bit of pain in my femurs. I’m hoping that it’s due to the nails still being inside. My leg muscles are back to the pre-surgery thickness so I imagine it’s not a strength issue.

Do you think it might have something to do with the Stryde nail itself?

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Quote from: ReadRothbard on January 24, 2022, 04:02:04 PMDo you think it might have something to do with the Stryde nail itself?

I don’t think it’s specific to the Stryde nail issues that led to the recall.  Plenty of people have been able to run and work out their legs with their nails still in. I think my legs must be super sensitive to the nail or screws, or something else along those lines. I really hope it’s not due to the change in biomechanics as that probably wouldn’t be resolved by removing the nails.