Bi-Lateral Stryde With Paley Consult Summer '19

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Quote from: OGfivesevener on July 19, 2019, 03:43:21 PMStill not in front of a laptop yet but getting discharged today. 3 days post op and I walked around my floor on crutches after pain meds kicked in. Taking walker home just in case as well. Just hope pain is well controlled by myself after discharge.

I’m in my 30s. The work questions and all I don’t feel are important to help. Everyone will have their own situation.

just curious how is your gait on crutches? just curious about the weight bearing capabilities of the stryde nail

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^ mirinheight, your question is answered in this FAQ from the Paley institute:

http://paleyinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/Cosmetic-Stature-Lengthening-FAQs15.pdf

QuoteThe STRYDE is made from Stainless Steel,which is stiffer and stronger. The mechanical testing of the STRYDE show that its bending strength to failure (yield strength) is approximately 1.5 times that of P2.2 and that its fatigue strength is nearly two times that of P2.2. (e.g. with the 11.5 nail the fatigue load for the 10.7 P2.2 nails is 118lbs vs. 244 for the 11.5mm STD; the fatigue strength for the 12.5mm nail is 146lbs for P2.2 vs. 320lbs for the 13mm STD nail)

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Everyone. It’s been nothing but excitement around 2 days post surgery. I’ve got so much to say. Be back soon to write a novel. I’ve been walking around straight posture with crutches since 3 days post surgery at discharge. Back soon!

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Quote from: OGfivesevener on July 21, 2019, 05:11:24 PMEveryone. It’s been nothing but excitement around 2 days post surgery. I’ve got so much to say. Be back soon to write a novel. I’ve been walking around straight posture with crutches since 3 days post surgery at discharge. Back soon!

Looking forward to OG5S!

Wow, crutches and standing after only a few days? You're doing incredibly well so far! All the best!

IFS

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Amazing news OG! Great to hear of your progress and looking forward to your updates as well - cheers!

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Good stuff bro! you're doing great, good mind set too keep it up!

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freakin' exhausting past few days! haha. but excitement trumps it. I ended up doing this solo - no caregiver.

I'm going to start an official diary after all. It's gonna be a new thread. Long format guide of my experience and what I can share to help.

Finally got my bed desk laptop trey thingie which is awesome.

I keep procrastinating on the guide but that just means more details are coming in. Had my first PT session today. Piece of cake compared to all ive been putting myself through to set up my LL accessible room.

Made the front desk at hotel feel bad for not bringing up my Amazon boxes. I waited all day for someone to be available to bring the stuff up on a trolley cart.

I said F it, imma do it myself. Put boxes on trolley and took it to elevator to top floor (only 3 hehe) and the end of the hall on crutches. 3 different guests offered to help along the way but I was kind of upset and determined and thanked them and said I need the practice and insisted no help.

So today when I came down to trolley up hotel staff took it up for me right away : )

k, gotta get some work done first. I feel like a superstar being on crutches 3 days post op but my flexibility will still be a problem soon just like everyone else.

back soon all.

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Quote from: OGfivesevener on July 22, 2019, 10:51:05 PMfreakin' exhausting past few days! haha. but excitement trumps it. I ended up doing this solo - no caregiver.

I'm going to start an official diary after all. It's gonna be a new thread. Long format guide of my experience and what I can share to help.

Finally got my bed desk laptop trey thingie which is awesome.

I keep procrastinating on the guide but that just means more details are coming in. Had my first PT session today. Piece of cake compared to all ive been putting myself through to set up my LL accessible room.

Made the front desk at hotel feel bad for not bringing up my Amazon boxes. I waited all day for someone to be available to bring the stuff up on a trolley cart.

I said F it, imma do it myself. Put boxes on trolley and took it to elevator to top floor (only 3 hehe) and the end of the hall on crutches. 3 different guests offered to help along the way but I was kind of upset and determined and thanked them and said I need the practice and insisted no help.

So today when I came down to trolley up hotel staff took it up for me right away : )

k, gotta get some work done first. I feel like a superstar being on crutches 3 days post op but my flexibility will still be a problem soon just like everyone else.

back soon all.

Gosh; All that and crutches after only 3 days! You're doing incredible.  Keep up the determination!  Looking forward to hearing more about your journey.

IFS

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Quote from: OGfivesevener on July 22, 2019, 10:51:05 PMfreakin' exhausting past few days! haha. but excitement trumps it. I ended up doing this solo - no caregiver.

I'm going to start an official diary after all. It's gonna be a new thread. Long format guide of my experience and what I can share to help.

Finally got my bed desk laptop trey thingie which is awesome.

I keep procrastinating on the guide but that just means more details are coming in. Had my first PT session today. Piece of cake compared to all ive been putting myself through to set up my LL accessible room.

Made the front desk at hotel feel bad for not bringing up my Amazon boxes. I waited all day for someone to be available to bring the stuff up on a trolley cart.

I said F it, imma do it myself. Put boxes on trolley and took it to elevator to top floor (only 3 hehe) and the end of the hall on crutches. 3 different guests offered to help along the way but I was kind of upset and determined and thanked them and said I need the practice and insisted no help.

So today when I came down to trolley up hotel staff took it up for me right away : )

k, gotta get some work done first. I feel like a superstar being on crutches 3 days post op but my flexibility will still be a problem soon just like everyone else.

back soon all.

I'm getting excited for this diary already!

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Not all is sunny in Florida! Geezus if you all have a choice, avoid getting this done over the summertime. It’s chaos here.

Explain later.