Quote from: jerrytheman on May 24, 2023, 08:37:00 AMAre these normal walks without too much of a weird gait? Considering you just started weight bearing a couple weeks ago that's pretty nice progress.
I'm about 10 weeks out of surgery on 5.5cm (lengthening 0.75/day femur) but other than that, pretty much exact same specs as you in terms of height and ethnicity etc. I'm hoping 7 months post surgery is enough to have a normal walking gait cause I have a friend's wedding then. Would you say 7 months post surgery will be enough for YOU to travel around without an issue (with occasional sitting breaks)?
It is definitely not normal all the time but if I try I can look normal for like a few minutes. It is easy to just tell other people that you were in an accident or something. It is not too bad. It is like wearing heels for the first time. I can travel without an issue. I’ve been doing trips back and forth between Boston and nyc. Going down stairs is a little challenging still. I have to be slow and hold on to something (rails most of the time or my friend).
Bilateral Femur with Dr. Paley 11/2022
Quote from: youyin12 on May 27, 2023, 01:17:52 AMAfter the femur is lengthened by 8cm, how is your leg line of alignment? I heard that the change of leg alignment will affect the joints. Did the doctor and pt do anything to manage and adjust it?
Joints are fine for me. None of the patients I know have joint problems.
It looks like you're recovering well. Waiting for the next update.
Quote from: youyin12 on May 31, 2023, 03:50:52 AMIt looks like you're recovering well. Waiting for the next update.
I was told that X-ray is not needed until 3 months later. So next update probably in August.
I would love to know about any improvement in your walking and life and the disappearance of pain and discomfort. Your diary is very helpful, I also plan to find Dr Paley for surgery, if you have any opinions about this surgery, please post it in the post. Good luck again.
Quote from: erenyeager1 on May 31, 2023, 06:02:02 PMI was told that X-ray is not needed until 3 months later. So next update probably in August.
Congratulation!
Please keep updating your improvement. Many LLers disappeared in this forum when they recovered and went back to their normal life. Hope u can tell us your recovery until the nails removal. Showing us the entire process. Really appreciate if u tell us all pros and cons of this surgery. Best wishes!
May I ask how is your urination and defecation after the operation? Have you used a catheter?
Quote from: youyin12 on June 01, 2023, 12:51:56 AMI would love to know about any improvement in your walking and life and the disappearance of pain and discomfort. Your diary is very helpful, I also plan to find Dr Paley for surgery, if you have any opinions about this surgery, please post it in the post. Good luck again.
It is a big surgery and takes a lot of mental commitment. I am very happy that I did it.
Quote from: youyin12 on June 02, 2023, 07:13:28 PMMay I ask how is your urination and defecation after the operation? Have you used a catheter?
No. It was normal after like 3 days. For peeing, they will give you a few plastic containers for it. You may experience constipation because of the general anesthesia.
Thanks! Which stage of the surgery do you think is the most painful? Can you describe what it feels like?
Your diary is one of my favourite diary. Please keep to update.
How about your consolidation and walking gait?
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