Greetings,
After i got 6,5-7 cm with Tibia lengthening 6 years ago, I m starting new journey to win Champions League at this Level. Joking aside, it s My aim to share my experience, inform the people about details good or bad but honestly! Everybody must show empathy, i know how important this operation in your life so i try to give you some clues to be caught in your Journey.
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INFO;
From: Europe
Age: 25-30
Height:: 1.74
Body type: Muscular
Job:: Sport expert
Ope Date:: 5 July 2018
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Staying: (1 Week)
Clinica Diagonal 10/9,5:
it s a new modern Hospital where you feel yourself relax, the room has all things i need ( wardrobe with pincode, safe case, shower, tv, air condition,beautiful barcelona view etc)
Personal/Nurses 10/9,5 :
They are so kind and helper although they can barely speak english ,but somehow you understand each other,i i meet some a few personell at reception,Elena and someone else, They helped me to find online restaurant to order something. it s just a example, i tell openly you can't find the same situation in my country cos People are not like that.
And Nurses are working so like Bee, you will stay inside your comfort zone. Everyday 3 meals. cleaning, check-up etc
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Operation Day 0 :
it was afternoon at 15:30, all in the same day(test, x ray,blood) were done!
while i was waiting ope time, i was listening motivational music , i had no worry no anxious nothing, i was so relaxed, i m a bit crazy (calm,coldblodded)
i awoke in post surgery room, everything was like it happened nothing, i was accustomed to anesthesia 
Pain Level 0/10
Day 1 ( 6 July 2018)
it can say the first 1-2 day is challenge because it s obviously normal that your body is faced with a new situation that never happened before, you can't move not too much. Dr Monegal visited me and said Having a perfect operation with minimal scar incision. i think He did recently more bilateral ope. Mine was piece of cake
Pain Level 0/10
1.Epidural in your spine
2. i didnt want catheter in Penis
3. IV in Arm
Day 2
it s better than first day but interestingly, i had a headache, i talked it with Monegal and Anastheist.they said it s pretty normal.Reason could be epidural in spine, they removed it, you know everybody is different and body reacts in different way. Pain Level 0/10 in my legs
i went to toilet very carefully with crutches , it was amazing feeling step by step, and later had shower, Carol who has the same height 1,74 makes me always laugh with her spanish , i try to learn Spanish" necesito un poco de practico: it means i need practice,
i took X ray ,it looks very good,Dr said.
CPM Machine time: i did it today with Physiotherapist, device bend my knee 60° angle about 30 min and then Dr Monegal visited me, we watched game between Croatia-Russia.
He showed me some exercises, Hip Flexion, i said i can't do it and put a towel under my knee and i succeed it. He has really very knowledge about everything.
Day 3 Today
No Headache, i m sleeping very well since first day and started the day good, Nice Breakfast, some check up, some spanish learn and writing to you on my bed.i will do some exercises Hip flexion, a little walk, i feel myself better, as i said, first 1-2 days are really challenge in term of adaptation .
Pain Level 0/10
Meanwhile After one week staying, i move to Mic St.Jordi. i visited there before i come here, there are now 6-7 patient. i talked with them, they were doing very well, Physio etc. but i think im the one Unilateral Patient. i explain later why i do it.
last word about Dr. Monegal
we had appointment last year for operation, We kept in touch and he always replied my questions quickly and organized everything very clearly, He draw a optimum plan for Ope Date,
after i came here, We had lunch at 14:00 at Clinica Diagonal like a friend so shortly He is Special One who cares all of his patients and very skilled Surgeon with his innovative technique .i can say that just visit him or make an appointment , you understand what i mean. I believe and trust him and myself in this Journey.
Stay Strong !
Two Stage Internal Femur / Dr. Monegal /
@sidvicious
1.i dont have a certain target.i will listen to my body.i will do as much as i can.
2.Two stage( unilateral lengthening ) first of all , you do one leg lengthening , after finished it, start the second Leg. Read some diary 
(Yagen,Auron etc)
3.I returned back %100 to my pre Ope Athletic abilities because This is My Job. i worked very hard.
4.Day
My swelling is getting better. Dr Monegal removed the bandage, it s nice again to see my Leg.After 3 day, I started the my daily program ( Leg circle,hip flexion, isometric exercise etc) i have to return back very strong.
I Got 82* with CPM machine. Second day was 60 , it s improving.
Sexy Leg is on the way 
i started to walk along the corridors easily with two crutches. My arms are very strong, My core stability is enough good to keep my balance. Meanwhile i did first Left Leg.
Morning s summary;
i took a shower when i waked up,it makes me feel energetic then i had some breakfast, after a while Physio visited me like everyday,We walked together and talked about some details.He said that im walking very well.Later on Dear CPM machine as you see(it will move the knee through a range of motion without you need to use his or her muscles to move the leg) it s just a part of treatment.
then i had lunch
Foods
i have to say the Food are really delicious it s better than i expected:Today s menu: Beef/Patato,Spanish Spagetti,sweet yogurt, bread. A beautiful lady visits you everyday and ask your choice for Meals.
as i said im really in good Hands...
i will rest now and again will do my own routine. i can't wait to watch the biggest Semi-Final France-Belgium
Keep strong,My Friends
Buenas Tardes!
6.day
Start Lengthening-Removing Stitches
my Daily routine seems almost like that ..
- 06;00 Check by Nurses( blood pressure, body temperature etc)
08:00 Wake Up
08:30 Breakfast ( my choice: Milch,bread or croissant, cheese, Jambon)
09:30 having shower
10:00 Cleaning & Bed ( Changing the sheet etc)
11:00 Physiotherapy ( Walking, strengthening,CPM machine(i got 90 , it takes 1 hour )
13:30 Lunch
15:00 Resting/Reading/Watching
17:00 5 o clock Tea
18:30 Physiotherapy
19 30: Dinner/ Dr Monegal visiting everyday
23:00 Nurse Check/Sleeping
Pain Level:
Last two days I didn’t take any painkiller . It increased 10/6 but that day I had done lots of walking(15min with short intervals) with 2 crutches and rehabilitation.Pain is like a discomfort, soreness. Today I took just Nolotin and Pain Level 10/2. Sleeping is very well. If you stand up and walking without medication , 10/3-4. this is not unbearable. Come on,We are not fking little boy!

Scar:
I will show a photos of my scars very soon , they are looking very good, The Nurse didnt notice whether it is scar or not while Dr. Monegal was removing it. 10/10
Lengthening :
I started to today lengthening.Dr Monegal explained me everything very well and draw a routine( split)
I do now 1 mm. Lengthening is easy for now.i think there is no need to explain how it works. Meanwhile I bet him for that Final Match But England couldnt even reach Final. I will take Boss to Dinner.
Mental:
I feel better mentally because the first 2-3 (maybe 4) days were big challenge. You know i was doing sport everyday and now it s like a prison break everything is limited. YOU HAVE TO KNOW ; This is not a walk in park but Pain is temporary , Height is always with you. Look! It has been 7 years since my tibia operation. It passed so quickly.i was happy with my Height and There is one thing in this life that you can’t buy, „TIME“ i couldn't able to do this operation in future.
I spent very good times after T.ope , healed very well, enjoyed my life , that s why follow your dreams, do things that make you feel happy .
Lunch
Room View
11.day
i moved to Mic before 5 days ago and will spend 2 weeks before i return to Home. Until now lengthened approx. 0,5cm with 1 mm per day
Pain Level
0-1/10 and i took 1 painkiller until now during lengthening.
Recommendations;
- if you want to do one Stage Op. you should train absolutely your triceps not to overweight L.Leg and core training to keep your balance better. it mean you may walk at least 15 min constantly with resting.
-if you take painkiller, you dont feel anything on leg.it s like you feel you walk without crutches thats why i try not to take something.
-Mic is very ideal place for the people who come from abroad, everything is designed well for disabled person. i rented a double room, there is everything inside. Kitchen for Cooking,adjustable bed ( like in Hospital),Air Condition etc and Small Pool, Phsiyotherapy room, Cafe direct on entry. There are some restaurant and market along the street.I saw the other patients they go shopping with wheelchair, big admiration !
-there is some good applications: Glovo: you can order your food. A nice meal cost about 12-15€ or you can cook in your apartment.
-There is 6-7 L.L Warriors staying here now. Dr. Monegal visit us frequently , last time was a like international Meeting.
Physiothereapy
Pt Alberto visit the patiens Mic.i watched a few times. it s certainly worth. im not Physiotherapist but i know what i should do, however i will take a pt from him.
i can bend my knee 90°.i do training everyday. it lasts 45 min *2 times. Doing some isometric strength, active passive exercises, stretching etc and walking.
Mentally
As i said, this is my second operation and i was knowing what kind of obstacles i will face to. However i m working still to stay strong and cope with this.
that makes me tough!
Duke s word in Rocky IV film:
"Now you're gonna have to go through hell. Worse than any nightmare you ever dreamed. But in the end, I know you'll be the one standing"...
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Life Since 5 Day
Leaving from Hospital 
From Clinica Diagonal to Mic: Distance 5,5 km:15 Min
Way to Dinner way in Taxi
Price: 9,30€ for 3,5 km distance
Dinner
15€ pro Person
25.Day
L.L Is really like a American Football game.it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication. you have to be enough tough but positive too. so...
i had met very nice people in Mic and we shared a lot of good things in 2 weeks, i hope i see them when i come back,They are true Warriors, i admire them cos All of them had done Bilateral, they were at the end of lengthening phase. i was the one Unilateral boy.but until now i m happy for this decision.
before i leave there, a few new guys from England and Mexican were visiting Mic and had positive consultation with Dr Monegal.
i returned back to Home a few day ago, it was a challenge day.i got off from plane by using boarding stairs and then got on the Airport bus. Sticks are my helper.
How about the life?
Dr Monegal insisted on using outsoles. i m using special shoe at home and enough mobile to do something. i try to be conservative and use always 2 crutches. Pain is 1-2 /10 during the day but nights tension a little bit higher, i take tramadol and some pills if i need.
i m thinking to visit Dr.Monegal every three weeks to take x ray and to be checked up etc.
we are always in contact,altough he is so busy.
i do lot s of stretching, isometric exercises( quadriceps, hamstrings, adductors, glute) Im using strap for stretch and massage bar to relieve muscle.
walking is important too. i have a little bit extension problem, i try to keep my leg straight on lying and while putting my heel first on ground by walking
Stay Strong!
41 Day
i visited recently Dr. Monegal to get second "X-Ray" and "Check Up"
i would like to share this journey that lasted 4-5 hours ( Airplane,Taxi,some walking around etc)
Journey
Departure
First of all i didnt request any help (wheelchair)provided by airport , i was walking with two crutches.
I boarded the aircraft after I had gone through the security check.they dont ask for any paper. I just kindly said that i had op and can't walk, however I had carried ope.paper with me
just a small note: if you have any metal thing inside your body, it s not problem.
Boarding was not through the tunnel, i had have to need climb some stairs down and got on airport bus like other people and then climbed aircraft stairs up
Everything was alright.that was the first round!
before journey, i got just a small painkiller.
climbing stairs down is pretty easy. Physiotherapist will teach you how to do it in Clinica Diagonal but Climbing up is a little bit difficult. i should practice it more.
Arrive
after i got taxi in front of airport, it was a little bit early, i sat down in a cafe, had a relax(ZERO pain until now) and i waited Dr. Monegal. We met in front of the hospital and it was 2. X Ray Time
The gap showed 3,9 cm ( did everyday 0,99mm ).
After Dr. Monegal checked X ray, he was very happy like me.
He was doing goal celebration, He is caring and passionated about his Job. Especially His osteotomy technique provides you good-callus growth.After a while, i was very hungry, We ate something.
My return plane was the same day evening and i had a much time to do something
but what a luck that Airport was on Dr. Monegal route and he left me to airport. It was a little bit early.but i waited on Lounge of departure and backed to my country.
i got off the plane again without tunnel( stair and airport bus) it was second challenge for me and until exit it was a long walk distance. whenever i came to home, i was destroyed. it was a very tiring day
Lastly
it s one big advantage of Two stages operation. You are mobile, not like horse but you can do basic things at least. i think i made right choice but we will see it, it s early yet to make a comment.
Stay Strong!
54. Day
5cm
i think i am at the end of tunnel. Muscle tension got bigger and feel normally some muscle pull on medial side. it may be normal that i have done just two days rest until now and go on with 0,99 mm (33 pulse).Before ope, Due to my muscle structure ( bulky), i give good effort.
5 cm is obviously big difference that s why i can continue until 6,5 or less if my body allows me to stay there.
i have been doing straining since 3-4 weeks at home. 3 times per week :it s Push up(3*35Rep)- inverted row with sling(3*15), pull up(3*Max). because i lost enough thigh muscle and keep upper body alive at least:)
i avoid too much weight load on operated leg and use outsole, Dr Monegal recommended every 10 days put 1 cm lift. i walk with two crutches very well and having shower,do daily stuff , cooking is not a problem, i stand without crutches and sometimes use other leg to reach something. i had recommended that before ope, train lots of (core) abs muscle for better balance and stability if you think to do Two stage op.
a trick for you: if i want to carry something computer or heavy thing, i put it in bag and move to other room.
Daily, i am working on computer and every three hours, i do 30-45 some routines ( 1X leg Strength training, stretching and knee extension exercises)
the other point: Bending knee 90-100° and loss of knee extension 5-10° i think i can fix it better after lengthening. i recommend do knee extension 3*10 Min to with weight and without weight.
Last night, I felt a really good pain 10/7 it lasted 1-2 min around knee and went off.
during day it s ok 1-2/10. i take the pills nights. it s better for sleep.
Stay Strong!
@bestrong
thanks.i do it by myself ( all exercises) but I had discussed it with Dr. Monegal before operation, everything is under his Control but i think everybody needs a physical therapy who do this operation. that s why i recommend to hire a good Physiotherapist. i m a bit Veteran and Crazy in terms of training but also conservative.i dont do anything without My Doctor s permission.
i try to push it harder. 4-5 times each 50-60 min, everyday. of course it doesn't mean everything will be good. My goal is to minimize the risks and recover as much as possible.
it depends on you that s why i did one stage to do things better alone and return to my life normally.i m living not alone but i can do most of things on my own.
For Second operation, After i got enough callus or can be able to walk, i will do second, probably at the end of October or November. it may take time one month or half once finished lengthening. Dr. Monegal will decide it, He explains everything every step when the time comes.i focused on finishing lengthening phase now.
@M.s
thank you. i hope so.
No Dr Monegal is using Fitbone , i just carry the Fitbone heheheh
Good Luck.
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