Quote from: SirStretchAlot on May 10, 2021, 10:39:59 AMThe right was extremely painful (expecially the first 1). As far as I could recall, it's the first time I've screamed out due to pain in my life..
As for the depression, it was mainly due to me skipping painkillers. I thought I should have as little as possible (less than what the hospital prescribes me) since it was an opoid. However, this was a mistake as it caused chronic (not sharp) pain given the slightest movement. I didn't realize it could cause depression. I'll likely never skip my pain meds again.
The reality of LL. Thank u for being honest. U will learn the right click technique trial and error soon.🙏🏻
Don't skip meds.. the media is bull and typical knowledge is limited. Drug have that negative stigma to it to the point a cancer terminal ill ppl may be reluctant to take it.. sad.. Yes there is a opioid crisis but that form of extreme addiction is more to do with people not having theire together in life + doctors giving it ignorantly for minor pains.. opioids for a leg break surgery is absolutely fine and in my opinion necessary and it won't do anything bad to u net-cost wise and boosting morale and reducing pain is a must for this journey many people say the mental aspect is the biggest part and so take care of ur self mental wise
U can do this.. 👍
Bilateral Femur Lengthening Dairy: May 2021 with Dr Betz and Betzbone
Quote from: SirStretchAlot on May 08, 2021, 08:59:53 AMTold my company about the surgery. They actually don't want too much technical details, since they want to respect health privacy. What they do need is a letter from the surgeon outlining the date of surgery, hospital stay, and rehab time/needs. This is mostly for compliance purposes. The way it works is that a GP under my insurance network will assess my needs, which is partially communicated to him by Dr Betz. The GP then refers me to x-rays and physio that are then covered by the insurance.
Day 6
The physio on day 5 really hit the spot. I was partially recovering from my gait too. However day 6 was a retraction in many ways. I had a pretty poor breakfast which caused nausea, which led to somewhat of a depression. I started questioning why I was doing this and if all the pain was worth it, and struggle was worth it. My walking regressed as well. My clicking will start on Day 8, and from everything I've heard, it causes a lot of pain and distress for most people, unlike what Dr Betz' ads suggest. It will start with a few clicks, then up to 20. I just hope I'm one of the few lucky ones who don't experience tremendous pain during clicking.
You're brave, mate! Keep it up, and if that deprenssions strikes again, remember your strugles about being short!
Damn, I hope the clicking eventually gets better for you as the days pass.
I have surgery with Dr. Betz in less than a month and honestly, I am too afraid of all this ordeal!
I hope things would get better for you here on. Also, I presume you have just 1 week of stay left at the hospital. What are your plans post that? Are you planning to move back to the UK all by yourself? If yes, do you think you would be able to carry your luggage and go to the airport and travel? I think this is very hectic for your body, considering you have a sharp pain on slight movements...
Sucks about the painkillers and clicking issues. Hopefully both will be resolved (become less pervasive) as the process develops and you get more comfortable with things.
It's really valuable to have your honest and unfiltered account of the entire process so people know what they are really signing up for.
Keep going! You are on the road to a bigger target. The pain is a temporary nuisance that you need to deal with along the way!
Serilium & Future Skycraper & Zatoichi
Thanks for the encouragement!
chasing_higher_dream
At my current pace of recovery, I believe I will be able to go back to London this Sunday without aid. A slight gait will still be there especially if my muscles are not relaxed, so I still need to come up with an excuse.
Day 9
Today the clicking for my right leg was equally painful, with scream-worthy pains in 2 of the 10 clicks. I am honestly worried it will hurt my knee at some point. It is worth to note that my left leg is recovering much better than my right. My right has persistant and accute pains, less flexibility, and sharp pains during clicking. Dr Betz is a brilliant surgeon, and I trust that most patients have no problem with Betzbone. But given the pain that a good portion of patients go through (like myself), I would recommend using Stryde for its magnetic lengthening if you're willing to wait for its return.
Further, I would also like to try grouping my naps together into one long sleep if possible. Sleeping during active hours is a waste since the painkillers are in effect. When the painkillers aren't in effect, I should be fast asleep.
I started stairs training for the past 2 days. Surprisingly walking up stairs is easier than down, as the movement to go down stairs is quicker and therefore more likely to shock your muscles. Again my right has much more difficulty doing it. I essentially feel like there're 2 patients in me. My left leg is recovering perfectly, without pain, gait, and clicking as advertised. My right is the exact opposite with all the complications.
Quote from: SirStretchAlot on May 11, 2021, 05:25:07 PM
Day 9
Today the clicking for my right leg was equally painful, with scream-worthy pains in 2 of the 10 clicks. I am honestly worried it will hurt my knee at some point. It is worth to note that my left leg is recovering much better than my right. My right has persistant and accute pains, less flexibility, and sharp pains during clicking. Dr Betz is a brilliant surgeon, and I trust that most patients have no problem with Betzbone. But given the pain that a good portion of patients go through (like myself), I would recommend using Stryde for its magnetic lengthening if you're willing to wait for its return.
I started stairs training for the past 2 days. Surprisingly walking up stairs is easier than down, as the movement to go down stairs is quicker and therefore more likely to shock your muscles. Again my right has much more difficulty doing it. I essentially feel like there're 2 patients in me. My left leg is recovering perfectly, without pain, gait, and clicking as advertised. My right is the exact opposite with all the complications.
Try streaching more with the pt, maybe it could be more painful now, but it could get better in weeks. Hope it gets better! Don't forget to talk with the pt!
Quote from: SirStretchAlot on May 11, 2021, 05:25:07 PMSerilium & Future Skycraper & Zatoichi
Thanks for the encouragement!
chasing_higher_dream
At my current pace of recovery, I believe I will be able to go back to London this Sunday without aid. A slight gait will still be there especially if my muscles are not relaxed, so I still need to come up with an excuse.
Day 9
Today the clicking for my right leg was equally painful, with scream-worthy pains in 2 of the 10 clicks. I am honestly worried it will hurt my knee at some point. It is worth to note that my left leg is recovering much better than my right. My right has persistant and accute pains, less flexibility, and sharp pains during clicking. Dr Betz is a brilliant surgeon, and I trust that most patients have no problem with Betzbone. But given the pain that a good portion of patients go through (like myself), I would recommend using Stryde for its magnetic lengthening if you're willing to wait for its return.
Further, I would also like to try grouping my naps together into one long sleep if possible. Sleeping during active hours is a waste since the painkillers are in effect. When the painkillers aren't in effect, I should be fast asleep.
I started stairs training for the past 2 days. Surprisingly walking up stairs is easier than down, as the movement to go down stairs is quicker and therefore more likely to shock your muscles. Again my right has much more difficulty doing it. I essentially feel like there're 2 patients in me. My left leg is recovering perfectly, without pain, gait, and clicking as advertised. My right is the exact opposite with all the complications.
It would be good to know why one leg is fine and the other one isn't, did you ask Betz about it?
Quote from: SirStretchAlot on May 11, 2021, 05:25:07 PM
Day 9
Today the clicking for my right leg was equally painful, with scream-worthy pains in 2 of the 10 clicks. I am honestly worried it will hurt my knee at some point.
Quote from: BetzLandLiberator on May 09, 2020, 07:56:48 PMWhen I was in Germany back in 2012 I simply could not click the standard way that Betz taught me. So I learned an alternative way from another patient and then it was very easy:
1) Sit down somewhere with your legs wide apart.
2)Put your right hand on the side of your right knee.
3) Push the knee down without moving your feet, twisting the leg inside until you hear the click.
4) Bring the knee back up without moving your feet.
5) Repeat how many times necessary (with the old Betzbone was 10 clicks. Now it's 20)
6) Repeat the whole procedure with the left hand and left knee.
Daniela knows all the ways to click. You have to put your foot way out to the side, then slowly push your knee inward. If you don't have your foot out far enough to the side, it won't click. It takes a lot of trial and error but after a few weeks or a month it's doable. Eventually it's so easy you will be afraid to click accidentally. I think as the nail gets longer, it may make clicking easier, too. And be sure to totally relax the leg. Do not resist at all.
Future Skycraper
Will do!
DonBones
Asked Betz, and he said there's no particular reason, the left might become more difficult at somepoint etc...
Serilium & inchesmatter
I just tried those methods until they clicked, and the pain level is very similar. Betz told me that the reason why clicking is harder for some legs is because of the tight fit of the nail within the bone marrow. He said it will get better as the rotors loosen. Don't know if that's neccessarily a good thing, but I'll take it if it means less pain.
Day 10
Did 15 clicks on the left leg in 5 min. Only 10 on the right so far because of the pain. I screamed for a minute straight on the first click. I really hope the clicking gets better as everyone says. For those who haven't done the surgery yet, I strongly recommend waiting for Stryde for its magnetic rather than mechanical clicking if possible.
Stairs training has seen much more success. I can now walk upstairs without handrails, and downstairs with some pain (when the knees bend). The muscles have definitely stiffened up further so I need to be more active with the stretching. I noticed that my legs are spread apart when walking, which causes the waddle. I've been conciously trying to close them, and that has improved my gait substaintially.
I also noticed the lack of ibuprofen and reduction in size of novalgin in my pill tray. They're trying to ween me off painkillers, which I'm happy with, but just not during clicking. 
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