Hello Fam!
I am starting my journey and plan to get my Femurs done with Dr. Mahboubian. I have my consultation scheduled in two days.
My current height a bit over 5 ft 5 (165.9 cms). As of today, I weigh 140 lbs. My goal is to gain the full 8 cms through this procedure.
I would highly appreciate any suggestions/advice necessary for pre-op from all the LL veterans here who have been through the journey and who are preparing for it.
My pre-op preparation so far:
- I started stretching my quads, hamstrings, glutes, and hip flexors for about three weeks now and weight training which I've been doing for 2 months.
Anything else you guys recommend apart from the lower body?
- I started taking Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin D supplements. Should I add any others?
- Also, I changed my diet, cut down sugars, switched to a high protein, and low/mid carb intake. (not sure if this would make any difference but trying to do my best here). My body fat is ~20 % trying to get it down as much as I can with some cardio.
Or should I go full-on Carbs? or any recommended diet?
- Anything you would suggest or recommend that you would have done better pre-op?
And, what to expect of the consultation? anything particular that I should ask/clarify?
Please advise. Thanks!
A New Journey: Femurs with Dr Mahboubian
Sorry guys. was out of town for a week and later got busy with work.
The (zoom)appointment went fine, Dr.M told me to do a toe touch and a side split and said I look great in terms of flexibility and told me to continue stretching, same with the diet, just advised to stop turmeric and fish oil before surgery. I'm waiting for the surgery date and apparently they are booked through July. Might request them for July if not then sometime early August.
@Movie- I've been stretching those every day and started doing the side splits too. Yes, I'm working on my upper body as well. I do strength training 5-6 days/week focusing on a diff body part each day apart from the stretching. Tbh, I feel like I have more upper body strength than the lower body.
The only thing I'm a lil worried about is my Hamstrings (biceps femoris) being tight, maybe I overstretched them. also, need to improve a lot on glutes/hip flexors. (these are the weakest of all for now)
cardio- I've been trying to run+jogg for 2 miles every day.
diet- agreed, will bump up the carbs after the surgery. trying to keep it the same- high protein, moderate fats, and carbs for now.
Me too, I guess achieved a good amount of upper strength. ( I can do wide arm pull-ups 3x8) on back days. will keep the side splits in mind and add it to stretching.
At last, Movie thanks so much man. I hope you are doing well with the recovery. You were one of the earliest Dr.M diaries I've read and I can say you are one of the reasons for me to consider or look into Dr.M. I was planning to go with Paley first. I really appreciate you looking out for LLers even after the surgery. Thanks again!
@height add- Hey man!
good to know, how did your consultation go? me too, I'm also looking to get it done asap since the timing is perfect, given the current situation. cool, I will be traveling from the north, I live in the bay area.
@farfan21- thank you, my friend! I guess its the success rate, cost, and him being instate made me choose him over Paley.
@Futureller- Not yet, I was given an early august date, but I asked for an early date. let's see how that goes. I don't think I'm that skinny but yeah will keep that in mind. Thanks man.
I am! just need to be more careful.
not yet, probably in sep!
Hey guys!
I’m scheduled for femurs with Dr.Mahboubian end of this month. Can’t believe I’m finally doing it! I’m nervous and excited lol
Hi, I’m accompanied by a friend. Are you doing too?
@ghkid2019- God willing! you are absolutely right. Thank you!
@Cpl2012- I guess inflation lol. What was the price you checked last time?
Hopefully!! Thanks brother:)
Hello everyone!
my surgery is scheduled tomorrow 07/30 with Dr.M.
Met him yesterday for pre-op and raised my concern regarding the current Covid situation and the risks involved. He said I‘ll be fine given my age is 28. Apart from that yeah he was pretty chill and assured everything will be okay.
Gave me a prescription for Narcos and Xarelto to get it before surgery.
See you guys after surgery ✌🏽
Thanks Jen 
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