Big D is Growing - PRECICE 2 Internal Femurs - Dr. Paley

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Hi Bilateral Damage,

Dr. Guichet does not recommend doing the ITB release. If your goal is more than 5 cm have you consider going to Doctor Guichet?

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You're all locked in.

All the best!

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Quote from: Sweatpants on March 20, 2014, 09:42:04 PMCongrats, BD!!

It's getting more and more real for you
I'll be leaving Florida by the end of May, so probably would be only able to wish you luck here.
Anyway, best of luck, you r gonna be in goods hands all way long and I  sure you are not going to regret your choice.

That's too bad, I wanted to be able to see you in person.   I truly know I'm in good hands with Dr. Paley, so I'm not nervous at all for the surgery!

Quote from: drew on March 20, 2014, 10:06:20 PMHi Bilateral Damage,

Dr. Guichet does not recommend doing the ITB release. If your goal is more than 5 cm have you consider going to Doctor Guichet?


Hey Drew, you're right, I saw leechlet's video on Guichet's explanation for it.  His reasoning was interesting, but I think all doctors have different opinions in every aspect on LL.  Even the world renown ones have differences in opinion, and for that reason, I made by decision based on experience of doctor.  Guichet is experienced, but I don't think anyone comes close to Dr. Paley's experience with CLL and LL.  Also, as for convenience sake, it made more sense for me to stay in the U.S. for my job.

Quote from: mediocre on March 21, 2014, 03:44:24 AMYou're all locked in.

All the best!

Thanks! 

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All the best, BD! 

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Hello,

Are you able to have surgery with Dr. Paley and not get a release?

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Quote from: BilateralDamage on March 20, 2014, 03:55:15 PMHoly s**t... I'm scheduled with Dr. Paley for May 29th!!!!!! 

This is becoming a reality fast!  Also booked my stay for one of Paley's recommended extended-stay hotels (because shuttle between hospital and hotel runs here so that way I don't have to rent a car).  Rate wasn't bad and it includes all handicap accessible amenities with also a kitchen within the room.

that's about 70days from now.. you should really enjoy you're next 70 days and do all taboo in LL
like drinking , jumping , dancing 

all the best.

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Quote from: drew on March 21, 2014, 08:22:53 AMHello,

Are you able to have surgery with Dr. Paley and not get a release?

Yes, but of course this depends on your consultation with him.  If he really recommends you to get an ITB release (which is included in the cost of the surgery) you should follow your surgeon's advice.

Quote from: Disobedient on March 21, 2014, 09:08:55 AMthat's about 70days from now.. you should really enjoy you're next 70 days and do all taboo in LL
like drinking , jumping , dancing 

all the best.

Haha you bet!  I've been drinking more now to make up for lost time during LL.

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Quote from: ChrisIsaak on March 21, 2014, 05:56:56 AMAll the best, BD! 

Thanks Chris!  I hope I can do LL as well as you did

Quote from: TheRisingShorty on March 21, 2014, 05:23:44 AMPaley is the godfather of modern CLL and LL.
All the best bro

Cheers   You're in great hands with Dr. B too.

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Additional Costs for LL

Hey guys!  Surgery's coming up soon so I thought I'd bump this thread and give everyone a quick update on what I'm expecting to spend outside my surgery.

So far I've got:

• Homewood Suites living for 3 months, includes fully furnished room and kitchen, dinner Monday - Thursday, breakfast everyday, pool, fitness room, handicap-accessible shuttle transport between Hotel and Dr. Paley's office (very important). Cost incl. taxes =  $6,433.56
• Caretaker. Unfortunately my girlfriend cannot assist me the first few weeks due to commitments so I will be on my own and hiring a caretaker.  I'm going to play it by ear and see how much help I truly need each day for the first 2 weeks.  United Nurses is very flexible and allows me to hire a caretaker 2 hours before I need them.  Cost = $20/hour.  I'm expecting to pay at least $1,000 for this service.
• Silical System 1,2 and Boost, 3 months supply.  Cost = $200.
• Flights Cost = $1,100.
• X-Rays + Consult with Paley pre-surgery.  Cost = $1,050

I'm expecting to pay at least $10,000 on top of the surgery, so try to account for these costs if you're going with Paley.

Forgot to add- I'm also bringing my car down to Florida (I'm having it delivered by truck shipping).  Cost = $600.  I won't be permitted to drive for at least 3 weeks after surgery, but after then I'll be permitted to drive (at my own peril and off of any pain meds).  I only want to drive down the road from my Hotel for quick Walmart runs.

Sentiment

Pretty excited and ready to get this over with.  I'm in extremely good physical shape right now and I intend on being one of Paley's fastest recoverers.  I'm going to be doing at least 4 hours PT daily and bringing my own exercise bike (will probably be living on this bike after my session with PT is complete each day).  8 cm is the goal, but I'll believe it when I see it. 

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Good luck BD!!!

When is the surgery?