Bilateral Femur Lengthening with Dr. Paley 2015 (Q&A, not Journal)

So I had my surgery on the 22nd and was just discharged from the hospital about an hour ago. I don't think I'll be up for writing an extensive journal, but I'd be more than willing to answer any questions you guys might have about the operation, pain, etc.

Have a good experience.  I wish you well.  I will be visiting Paley at the end of August for a consultation.

This is getting no replies... I might be willing to do a journal if I'm bored enough. I'm only 12 days post-op.

did it hurt?

Do you have much contact with Dr Paley or is most of it through his fellows or other hospital staff?

Quote from: KiloKAHN on August 03, 2015, 05:35:42 PMDo you have much contact with Dr Paley or is most of it through his fellows or other hospital staff?

I consulted with him in May and he visited me in the hospital the night after the surgery. My 2-week checkup on Thursday will be my third time ever seeing him. Mostly I see PAs or other hospital staff. I did, however, send him an email about something and he responded surprisingly quickly.

Quote from: SAD on August 03, 2015, 05:18:22 PMdid it hurt?

The surgery, no, not at all. My stay in the hospital was excellent. When the pain meds wear off, however, it hurts quite a bit, and some of the stretches are incredibly painful. Nights are especially rough, and I'm usually unable to sleep. I'm only 12 days post-op so this is subject to change, but this is far from the most painful experience of my life.

Just had 2-week checkup... everything is going perfectly. I'm currently at 15.75mm. Only 15 days post-op and I'm very independent with the walker; I'm gonna start using crutches soon.

And yes, I'll keep making minor updates for the benefit of my sanity, even if no one reads them.

I'm reading your updates.  I'll be visiting on Aug 25-26 for my consultation.

Mb53 let me ask you what is your medication schedule? How is your pain being on that schedule? Also do you think if someone has a strong pain management support system, I.e. a pain doctor familiar with pain drugs with you for two weeks or so,  will the entire procedure be manageable? Will this reduce pain to very low levels?

Quote from: kare69 on August 07, 2015, 02:35:00 PMMb53 let me ask you what is your medication schedule? How is your pain being on that schedule? Also do you think if someone has a strong pain management support system, I.e. a pain doctor familiar with pain drugs with you for two weeks or so,  will the entire procedure be manageable? Will this reduce pain to very low levels?

I take about 5-10mg of Oxycodone roughly every 4 hours, though I'm trying to space it out more. If you take the meds, the pain is very manageable.