Quote from: RB on February 21, 2023, 09:34:05 AMI think a soft release would have defs made a difference but people who say an ITB release even a full one like I had will cripple you are out of their minds lol. It’s a tendon release that athletes get and go back to their full athletic capability. ITB release is critical for femur lengthening and the lack of one is the one draw back of how Betz used to run his practice. It worked out well in the end for me but all that pain and wide legs could have been avoided.
It's almost surreal directly talking to you now. I remember like nearly a year ago i was lurking and your journey was one of the ones that stood out to me, and pushed me to choose Dr Betz. I am so so happy for you.
I honestly am going to be making this journey having basically closed my self off to the world to work over time and nights, and i will be doing this in secrecy.
Knowing what you've just told me, that after getting an ITB band, you didn't have months added to your recovery, or you weren't crippled for a long time, or it didn't debilitate your recovery, just confirms all of the evidence experts themselves relay, and the many other diaries out there.
When i tell users on here, yes, stretch, but sometimes it isn't enough, especially for the ITB band, they tell me people like you didn't stretch enough. Anyone who has read your diary knows how much effort you put into it.
If it would be okay, to help my self in my own lengthening soon, and to help many others, would you be able to give us advice on one thing?:
1. When you had your ITB releae by Goitikas, how was your mobility and walking like before, and one week after ITB release?
2. Do you have any specific details about exactly how he cut your iTB? A lot of people sasy soft/proper but i think it's also about the depth cut. Unless it is personal to you, do you have any OP notes, or do you remember what Goitikas said about how much of the ITB he would possibly cut/where specifically?
3. Would getting this done just before lengthening/at the same time as putting the nails in, have helped, if your ITB band quickly heals? Would it be better to get it once you have wide legs and duck ass and are extremely stiff, or is it better to get it from day one? I ask this because people who get the 'soft' ITB release notice next to no improvements, the ITB heals within weeks and the next few months after results in severe difficulties with wide legs, duck ass etc.
Lastly, congratulations on your journey. I hope once the nails are out you can maybe put this part of your life to bed and consign it to history. The new you is between 5'9-10 in good thick shoes. Unbelievable from someone who was 5'4.
