Bilateral Femur with Dr. Paley 11/2022

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Do you gain 8 cm in height as well? Some people said that lengthened 8cm but the gain in height were less.

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Quote from: youyin12 on June 07, 2023, 12:29:08 PMThanks! Which stage of the surgery do you think is the most painful? Can you describe what it feels like?

The first 3 weeks post-op. Surgical pain and getting used to not being able to walk.

Quote from: Yau on June 24, 2023, 04:29:38 PMYour diary is one of my favourite diary. Please keep to update.
How about your consolidation and walking gait?

My walking gait is great after 2 months of walking. I've asked a few people recently, and they couldn't tell I had surgery. I try to walk as much as I can. I walk on average about 1 mile per day and have been practicing climbing stairs in the gym. My life is pretty much back to normal.

Quote from: otaviognu on July 03, 2023, 11:41:20 PM
Do you gain 8 cm in height as well? Some people said that lengthened 8cm but the gain in height were less.
I sometimes feel that I shrunk and then would go and measure my height. It is paranoia. My height is the same as it was when I was discharged. I started around 175 cm and ended around 182.8 cm, so I'd say it is 8cm.

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Update: I am doing well. I even travelled to Seattle a few weeks ago, and things are back to normal for me. I was surprised that I can still do the regular raise-both-of-your-hands security check at the airport. They just need to pat down my pants afterwards. I can lift light weights like full trash bags etc. I have not lifted any weight standing up yet. My next Xray is in a month. Will ask the doctor if I can do that then. Also PA says I can drink. They only warned me not to drink too much and fell on the ground.

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Well done. Looking forward to seeing your X-ray.

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Update: I can jog now. No X-ray. Robins told me based on May’s X-ray that I can start jogging in June. I’ve also been going to the gym. I am careful with the weights but I feel comfortable carrying 20lbs plates.

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Are you comfortable with going to the bar yet and doing light drinking on a night out?

I did my surgery 4 months after yours, but my lengthening took an extra month. So prob 5 months behind where you are now. But I'm 142 pounds (155 prior to surgery) so maybe that'll allow me to start walking earlier than you.

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Have you had your surgery? Did you find your therapist?

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Quote from: jerrytheman on July 20, 2023, 06:14:35 AMAre you comfortable with going to the bar yet and doing light drinking on a night out?

I did my surgery 4 months after yours, but my lengthening took an extra month. So prob 5 months behind where you are now. But I'm 142 pounds (155 prior to surgery) so maybe that'll allow me to start walking earlier than you.

My life is completely back to normal as far as I am concerned. I haven’t checked this forum for a while now. Doing very well!

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Seeing that you are doing a good job, I am genuinely happy for you. Remember to check back to the forums often to update you on your recent performance, such as jogging, sprinting, or other sports. I enjoyed your diary.

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Quote from: youyin12 on August 11, 2023, 09:49:06 AMSeeing that you are doing a good job, I am genuinely happy for you. Remember to check back to the forums often to update you on your recent performance, such as jogging, sprinting, or other sports. I enjoyed your diary.
Thanks! Haven’t jogged for long distance yet. Gym is fine. I can lift 25 lbs each hand. I’ve been using the stair machine too to train leg muscle