Mar 10, consolidation day 90: I had x-ray on Jan 22 and Mar 2. Both x-ray looked great. I feel I’m already 95% recovered in my daily activities (my daily activities are simple lol. Nothing intense). I can walk fast, jog, etc... My parents actually said I walked completely normal a few weeks ago and I felt normal too. I didn’t say 100% because I still feel a little heavy when I walk downstairs. My left shin is less numb but still numb. Duckass is gone though.
I’m considering tibia now. I’m happy with my new height and don’t feel short anymore, but sometimes I worried about shrinking like my Dad. He was 173-174, but now I’m taller than him... (he’s only in early 50s). I’m sure I’m the kind of people who would still care about their looking even when they get old. If I shrink by 3-4 cm during my 50s I probably would want another lengthening surgery... Since I recovered really fast, I think it’s better to do tibia sooner rather than later. I’m not sure if my parents are going to support me like they did last time lol. My mom keeps saying “you are tall” but I feel she said it partially because she doesn’t want me to have second surgery. 
Another 8cm femurs (hopefully) with Dr Paley Sep 2020!!
Hi ... SuchLL, Is your recovery going well. How is your gait?
Thanks for updating us on your progress during consolidation. If you did a second surgery you probably wouldn't be able to get it with Stryde for a while it seems. I personally don't care that much about shrinking when I'm old. Hopefully I'll be established enough by then to not care and also long retired.
Quote from: PANDA:BEAR.. on March 11, 2021, 06:44:00 AMHi ... SuchLL, Is your recovery going well. How is your gait?
My gait is completely normal now. It’s probably normal weeks ago. I didn’t really pay attention to my recovery process since it’s been going pretty well. I’m not sure if I’m correct but I feel people with good flexibility probably recover faster than others. I gained my full flexibility back really quick.
Quote from: BelowTheMean on March 12, 2021, 03:49:56 AMThanks for updating us on your progress during consolidation. If you did a second surgery you probably wouldn't be able to get it with Stryde for a while it seems. I personally don't care that much about shrinking when I'm old. Hopefully I'll be established enough by then to not care and also long retired.
Nice to see you here! Did you reach your goal?
Quote from: SuchLL on March 12, 2021, 05:21:03 AMNice to see you here! Did you reach your goal?
I'm two days away from hitting 8cm! Just got X-rays this morning and everything looks good. I can't wait to start consolidating, my legs are so tight right now.
Quote from: BelowTheMean on March 12, 2021, 05:41:03 AMI'm two days away from hitting 8cm! Just got X-rays this morning and everything looks good. I can't wait to start consolidating, my legs are so tight right now.
So happy for you!! Many people said they felt much better just a few days after stop lengthening. Just two days away I’m sure you will feel better soon!
Hi SuchLL,
Thanks for the diary, very helpful to prepare for my surgery in future.
I play tennis and hoping after surgery I can keep playing at the same level.
With 8cm on Femur, do you expect to go back 100% athletic recovery?
I read other paley diaries mentioned lengthening femur >5cm will reduce chance of getting perfect recovery, so I'm thinking of doing just 5cm femur, then 3cm tibias with better chance of 100% athletic recovery.
Also assume you do tibias too, what's the recommended gap to do it since the femur surgery?
Really appreciate your insights!
I think there are a lot of Chinese candidates reading this post, we can build a discussion group.
My ph number is 2248069961 (email is [email protected]), message me if you consider the surgery with Paley in this year! We can discuss on how to stretch and prepare!
最后， 祝愿博主身体健康！
Quote from: Shorty_NoMore on April 23, 2021, 10:08:28 PMHi SuchLL,
Thanks for the diary, very helpful to prepare for my surgery in future.
I play tennis and hoping after surgery I can keep playing at the same level.
With 8cm on Femur, do you expect to go back 100% athletic recovery?
I read other paley diaries mentioned lengthening femur >5cm will reduce chance of getting perfect recovery, so I'm thinking of doing just 5cm femur, then 3cm tibias with better chance of 100% athletic recovery.
Also assume you do tibias too, what's the recommended gap to do it since the femur surgery?
Really appreciate your insights!
I think technically you should be able to get 100% athletic abilities back since all soft tissues and bones can be fully recovered. Limb lengthening surgeries shouldn’t cause any permanent damages if your surgery is successful and you listen to your doctor’s advice during lengthening. But I believe you need to work really hard to get 100% athletic abilities back. (and not everyone would work that hard so some people may never get (and never need) 100% athletic abilities back)
I’m not sure if 5cm femur + 3 cm tibia is better than 8 cm femur though since you only need one surgery to get 8cm femur vs two surgeries to get 5cm femur + 3 cm tibia. Recovery might be quicker if you only need to work on one area instead of two. It’s probably best to ask for doctor’s advice since each individual is different.
Usually people wait a year to do the second lengthening surgery, but you can do femur + tibia at the same time if you only need 5 cm femur + 3 cm tibia (just 3 weeks between the two surgeries)
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