2nd post for me...just got out of surgery today

Hi, second post for me.  I made one other post in the Travel and Meetup area.  Anyway, I am having bi lateral femur lengthening done by Dr. Paley.  And just got out of surgery
2 - 3 hours ago.  Feel fine when I don't move.  If I try to ever so slghtly move my upper legs, I notice a quite of bit of pain and that as of now my upper legs are completely useless.

That's how it is bro congrats on a successful surgery

Congrats! Huge part of the journey checked off. You are on your way. Excited for you man! Keep us posted.

Thanks you guys.  It really helps a lot to get tidbits of advice and information from guys who have done this before.

Quote from: Anonymousguy on June 09, 2020, 11:46:24 PMThanks you guys.  It really helps a lot to get tidbits of advice and information from guys who have done this before.

These next few days will be interesting and exciting. Couple of tips:

-Eat a lot. Your body just went through a lot of trauma. Your legs are broken. You are going to be burning tons of calories. Eat all the food the hospital gives you as it will aid in your recovery.
-I think the Paley fee provides for 4 nights? If you are doing well they may suggest you leave on day 3. Unless you are in a rush, I suggest you stay the full time. Better to be under the watch of RN's.
-Take it easy. A lot of my friends were eager to walk ASAP given the Stryde weight bearing technology. Too much walking and strain results in more post surgery trauma and pain. Take the amount of walks/exercises recommended by the medical staff but nothing more.
-This first week will be chill given the pain meds you are on. You will start to feel more pain once you leave the hospital and for the next 2 to 3 weeks. Stay strong. Know that after those first 2 to 3 weeks, things get exponentially better.

Best of luck man. Rooting for you! Feel free to PM me if you have Q's!

Thanks so much.  One question/concern about eating a lot...

Right now I think i would be in trouble if I had a b.m.  Not sure I would be able to so that right now nor in the near future.

Not to worry and eat  a lot...your body needs it for faster recovery ..the nurse at st Mary hospital will give you a pill every morning for bowl movement. Staff at st Mary hospital are great and on top of their game

Thanks my big worry is being able to make it to the toilet. Currently, waiting on doing my first meeting with the physical therapist. Right now I don't have much confidence getting around to for example the bathroom.  But let's see after pt.

Yeah man I honestly ate most of what they gave me and didn't have bowel movement until the 5th day post op once I was already in my second day at home... let me tell you it was kind of painful even with the comode. there will come a time where your body will want to expel the waste you have in you. be patient not every one of us had bowel movements right after operation, its normal if you don't.

Quote from: Movie on June 11, 2020, 07:29:31 AMYeah man I honestly ate most of what they gave me and didn't have bowel movement until the 5th day post op once I was already in my second day at home... let me tell you it was kind of painful even with the comode. there will come a time where your body will want to expel the waste you have in you. be patient not every one of us had bowel movements right after operation, its normal if you don't.

Same here I didn't have any bowel movements until day 5 or 6 post op after I was home. Honestly bowel movements in first month are going to be challenging so best to just embrace it I'd suggest making sure you have a raised commode on your toilet to making sitting easier and use your walker to get to and from the bathroom. It will be difficult to get up from the seat so a combination of the commode and using the walker to stabilize and support getting up using upper body strength is recommended.