6th day: Had my first physio session today with Harry. After surgery physio session today was like visiting a spa. Though much to my distaste for writing I have still decided on writing this diary for sake of you all. As my views and decisions as a doctor LLer are going to be so much different from previous LLers. It would really provide you all with some very important insights of the CLL journey. It would definitely help so many of future LLers in making much more informed decisions. Being a doctor has helped me a great deal in making better medical choices for myself. Also, I must thank here Harry and Dr. Sharma for their patient first policy. I really get angry when I get lied to. This is something which hasn't occur in our transaction so far and thus has helped us in building a healthy doctor-patient relationship.
Adward- EXTERNAL TIBIA - Dr. Pradip Sharma INDIA
Day 7: Had a fun-filled day with two physio sessions until the night brought all its wrath upon me. Had a very bad shin pain in my right leg. Had to call Harry mid-night. Thankfully he picked up and came by to help me. He tied my foot to the frame at 90 degrees and that helped a lot but still had to use pcm. Wasn't able to sleep much at night but the pain was fine by morning. Such episodes of pain and happiness are common in LL journey.
One important piece of advice is that while you decide on your surgeon, please ask your surgeon to set a meeting between you two prior to the surgery. Talking to your physio is very much essential especially during the lengthening phase. If they haven't handled many CLL cases then, believe me, you are going to be at the losing end. Surgeon's 90% job is done by the first day and then it is your physio who is going to be your all-out angel for next 3 to 6 months. Insider info: Surgeons doesn't know much about Myology as it's not their job to know so, thus it is the job of a physio to know-all about Myology and thus they are the specialists of this field. So having an experienced physio by your side should be the second highest priority on your bucket list. The second thing is don't be conned by terms like trauma physio or professional physio. Simply put a big cross on such physios. The reason is that your pain doesn't know mornings or nights so it isn't gonna seek your advice before coming and thus if they are too professional of a heck then be prepared to howl and wait for whole nights or evenings before you can establish contact with them. You just need is a responsible and CLL experienced physio. I mean you don't go to a cardiothoracic surgeon for a neuro case or do you?....better you decide it for yourself. Sayonara 
Perfect keep going & post regular 
. If you dont mind what is your real height ??
Quote from: montahn on July 27, 2018, 01:37:03 PMPerfect keep going & post regular . If you dont mind what is your real height ??
165cm
Day 8: My bandages were removed today.
Day 9: Harry is an expert in his work. Today my pin sites were cleaned along with my surgical incision sites. I got a new pair of sandals specially custom made for my needs. Don't be jealous, you will get one too if you are brave enough to face this surgery. 
Dr. Sharma visited and green-lighted me to start lengthening from tomorrow.
Quote from: Bonez on July 24, 2018, 03:06:58 PMYes I agree, the mans had a diary for the last 4 days and not even 1 comment. Even though most of us arnt thinking about going to this doctor we should still support a fellow LL'er, hell at least acknowledge him.
Anyways congrats on starting your journey Adward 
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I havnt done much research on Dr. Sharma, what made you choose him vs the other indian LL doctors?
For all of those people who keep asking if or why a foley catheter is necessary, this is why.
Thanks a lot for all the wishes and sorry for such a late reply. I actually had relatives in India who did all inquiry regarding Dr. Sharma and his experience for me. They are actually quite powerful people and thus after thorough investigation referred me to Dr. Sharma. Many previous patients who had done LL in India recognize him as Dr. Sharma.
Day 10: I lengthened 1 mm for the first time today. Would be doing 1mm for first 3-5 cm. Every day I will be doing four rotation of 0.25mm each. Pain has not been a problem but just boredom and little discomfort are all I can complain about. Food in the place is tasty. Staff is very humble and more than willing to help. It also depends on one's own attitude though.
Day 11: All of us had a party today, was nice to pull so many people's legs and then playing the patient card each time someone dared to do it to me.....hahaha
Quote from: Adward on August 01, 2018, 03:52:13 PMDay 10: I lengthened 1 mm for the first time today. Would be doing 1mm for first 3-5 cm. Every day I will be doing four rotation of 0.25mm each. Pain has not been a problem but just boredom and little discomfort are all I can complain about. Food in the place is tasty. Staff is very humble and more than willing to help. It also depends on one's own attitude though.
Day 11: All of us had a party today, was nice to pull so many people's legs and then playing the patient card each time someone dared to do it to me.....hahaha
its perfect how about internet connection ? Can I use laptop during LL day ??
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