Athletic Recovery - Tibias vs Femurs

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this is where I have to point something out

we all have different definitions of what 90% is

If I can't run, I'm more at 50% instead of 90%

90% to me is that I can do  EVERYTHING  I could do before, and even at a high level... but  not quite at the level I was at before.. that is 90% to me

Not being able to run or jump is something I would consider a big issue... I' could never consider myself at 90% if I couldn't do basic things like run easily

this forum warps the mind.... running is made out to be some some super elite athletic task

in the real world,   any normal young male should be able to run easily and without thinking about it

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Let me clarify...I AM ABLE TO RUN. And pretty well. Just takes effort at the moment, mainly because of the screw in my left hip. So to me, I am 90%. I think if it weren't for the left screw issue (which causes a lot of pain and weak gluteus medius, which has its own issues), I'd be closer to where I'd like to be. My legs are strong enough and my flexibility is making great strides. But running with a thorn in your side hip (quite literally) is very unpleasant. It's frustrating because I think I'd be able to do it much more easily if not for that.

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But I'll concede, maybe im more like 80%. I feel totally normal and feel like running would be totally effortless (just ran a little while ago) if not for my weak glute medius due to the stupid left screw.

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lots of pain    means less than 90% to me, but can't argue if it's good enough for you.  We're all different

I just think a lot of members fool themselves into believing they're better than they really are.... I don't think you should get another surgery, and think it would be a huge risk for little reward

breaking your legs for 3 more  cm???  I've seen your photos... don't get another surgery,not needed

I am so against this surgery now.... If  1 person doesn't get this surgery because of me, then I've done my job

DON'T DO IT  YELLOW

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My legs look much better now because I've bulked them up much more, dude. I should also add...I went skiing two weeks ago. Had to stay on green circles and went slower...but I did it!!

Not sure what I'm doing yet, but im getting those last 3-4cm. And nothing is going to stop me. And I'm gonna be fine. But I'm takin my time, planning, doing my research, and will pick another great doctor. I'd never go to India or to a doctor without a proven track record. Not for this.

* Edit - I did blue squares too when I went skiing and I was fine. Main issue is that I had to watch my speed and certain movements where the left screw issue acts up.

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BTW, you can also do a double osteotomy (Catagni and Pili do them). It means that you will lengthen 1-1.5mm a day which will shorten your lengthening period. I know that they assess the possibility of doing it based on your stats during the consultation. After the lengthening period you can go back to your home country with the frames on (some people do it) and go back later to remove them.

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ll warps the mind

yellow, you seem like an intelligent fellow

you just said you're in a lot of pain because of this surgery, and you're telling us you're going to rebreak your legs to gain 3 cm no matter what?

I know you think the pain issue will be resolved, but surely a more  logical thing would be to think..  I wanna get 3 cm, but I'm still not recovered yet, and am in pain, so if it doesn't get much better, I'll just accept my current height of 5'8

getting another surgery is almost assuredly a mistake, even if it turns out okay

5'8 is an ok height....   getting both legs broken   is a big deal... especially when it's an elective surgery, and one is 5'8... and already had  the same surgery yet it didn't fix the height neurosis

I  made a mistake getting this surgery, and will fix my issues... but  I accept it was an error... fixing my issues won't absolve my  past errors

Even after I'm ok... I'm not sure  I'll be thinking  that my ll surgery was positive

 You can't get  the time back that was wasted  having two broken legs... or the money that was spent

anyone that is worrying about athletic recovery should avoid this surgery... be happy you  have both your legs, and can live a normal life

being short is  not even close to being the worst problem you can have

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And one last thing on my assessment of my own recovery. When I say 80-90%, I'm factoring in that my running would likely be effortless if not for the left screw issue. The pain has improved greatly, as ive forced myself to work through it. But my legs feel strong and my flexibility has gotten a lot better as I've worked on it a lot more recently. I am diligent, and with the amount of work i put in, with no real major issues, I am confident I'll get to where I need to be.

I think considering that I did this sh*t all on my own, started working while still clicking and was one of the unlucky Guichet patients that got the left screw hip pain, I've done pretty well, at least average.

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Quote from: crimsontide on February 13, 2016, 11:30:01 PMll warps the mind

yellow, you seem like an intelligent fellow

you just said you're in a lot of pain because of this surgery, and you're telling us you're going to rebreak your legs to gain 3 cm no matter what?

I know you think the pain issue will be resolved, but surely a more  logical thing would be to think..  I wanna get 3 cm, but I'm still not recovered yet, and am in pain, so if it doesn't get much better, I'll just accept my current height of 5'8

getting another surgery is almost assuredly a mistake, even if it turns out okay

5'8 is an ok height....   getting both legs broken   is a big deal... especially when it's an elective surgery, and one is 5'8... and already had  the same surgery yet it didn't fix the height neurosis

I  made a mistake getting this surgery, and will fix my issues... but  I accept it was an error... fixing my issues won't absolve my  past errors

Even after I'm ok... I'm not sure  I'll be thinking  that my ll surgery was positive

 You can't get  the time back that was wasted  having two broken legs... or the money that was spent

anyone that is worrying about athletic recovery should avoid this surgery... be happy you  have both your legs, and can live a normal life

being short is  not even close to being the worst problem you can have

I'll respond to this more in detail later. I only want an inch more and am confident I could recover quite well if I do it right and carefully. My height neurosis isn't gone because 5'8" is still bad for where I live and my career.

Will add more thoughts later. I don't disagree entirely with what you say.

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btw

I don't know what this means, but I can touch my toes with both legs straight

Guess my flexibility is ok... but my left leg is just about dead

nerve damage

arthritis  in my ankle... achilles wrecked.... bone hurts,  back of the leg hurts... limp,

disaster

Ill challenge you to a sprint after I get this left leg fixed