Man I know what you mean about physio, some stretches just suck. And I have noticed that even though I do physio on my own I don't seem to get as much pain as when the physiotherapists at the hospital were there instructing me and making sure I did the movements properly. Maybe it is a subconscious way of holding myself back. That's cool you're home and with friends and all. I don't think I could do those constant flights though. Isn't going through security at the airports discouraging enough? lol From the pain you describe I kind of wonder how much less painful internal methods really are compared to external. Then again, maybe external femurs would be a million times worse.
By the way, how long can you walk with crutches typically before you start to feel tired? I get sapped of energy every time I make a trip to the front desk and back to my room in the hotel. Takes forever on the walker.
Big D is Growing - PRECICE 2 Internal Femurs - Dr. Paley
Quote from: BilateralDamage on July 10, 2014, 06:31:38 AMJust so I can understand, is your child doing this surgery for a deformity, and you're doing it for cosmetic? If so, I really suggest against both of you getting the surgery at the same time, since it will be almost impossible for you to care for them.
Yes BD, my daughter has been Paley's patient for a while. (I can't believe I just learned about cosmetic lengthening!!!)She has a couple more surgeries and a few more years to go before she is done. I am keen to get this done for me ASAP because I want to enjoy my height and complete this surgery before I get any older. (I will be 30 this year) The main reason I want to complete my lengthening at home is because I can get a lot of help, my family would all be able to pitch in and help out.
Thanks for your updates, BD. I always learn so much from them.
BD,
Any updates. How is your pain? How is walking with crutches? Are you able to sleep ok at night?
So you get everyone to tune in for your diary after six months of advertising, just to leave everyone hanging once you do the surgery? So much for becoming a second Leechlet
Hey BD any updates
How have you been?
How much did it cost?
HI All,
I'm new to this forum ,
My daughter (15.5) had the precice 2 operation a week ago in her right femur , due to length discrepancy .
one of he PT exercises given was , to bear a wight of 20KG on the operated leg .
once she does this PT , she complains about feeling movements in the leg , did anyone experiences anything like it
10x,
Sagi
Haven't posted on these forums in a long, long time...
If you have any questions for an LLer who is now over 4 years post-op (holy sh*t! It's been forever ago) feel free to ask away!
Quote from: BilateralDamage on August 19, 2018, 02:36:43 AMHaven't posted on these forums in a long, long time...
If you have any questions for an LLer who is now over 4 years post-op (holy sh*t! It's been forever ago) feel free to ask away!
Hey man, I'm turning 21 soon and I've been planning and saving since I was 17. I hope you don't mind this wall of questions, but seeing as we're getting it done at a similar age (and not to many people do) I have a lot to ask.
- Can you go hiking? Go to festivals? Walk for a full day at theme parks? Do you feel leg pain?
- Do you feel like getting this done at a young age helped your career, your business and professional relationships?
- What is your parent's opinion of the surgery now 4 years later? More approving? Assuming you've become a happier, better version of yourself?
- Have you ever had anyone comment about your proportions, or ever felt weird about looking in the mirror or putting on certain clothes?
- Do you remember what it was like to be short? What does it feel like? A nightmare in comparison? Not that different? etc...
- What has been the biggest difference in your life since you had LL? Do you feel like it impacted your personality drastically, your social life, your romantic life?
- Given the result and recovery, was it worth the cost, or would you go for a cheaper alternative (being young and having that kind of money can really lead to some great long-term investments).
- Do you still think about lengthening more on your tibias?
You don't have to answer everything point by point, or even answer all of them at all. Just any information you can give would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Quote from: BilateralDamage on August 19, 2018, 02:36:43 AMHaven't posted on these forums in a long, long time...
If you have any questions for an LLer who is now over 4 years post-op (holy sh*t! It's been forever ago) feel free to ask away!
I wonder if it's true that veteran LLers reach the point where they forget they did CLL?
knowing what you know now, Will you do LL again?
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