Thanks Sunshine. What are the extra risks you see with doing 2 surgeries? I mean I know it's very inconvenient and double the stress, but what are some potential long term side effects? The only one I've heard is from spinal anaesthesia - some people claim back pain for years after surgery. Other than that, what additional risks do you see from doing one leg at a time?
Well the surgery itself is a huge one with anesthesia osteotomy incisions drilling rod insertion blood loss and all the risks involved, all those complications risks such as fat embolism infection cardiovascular incidents etc...
Doing 1 single surgery is already risking catching any of those complications so you must be aware that going for another surgery is going through all those risks again!
I don't want to scare you but if you decided to do so then you should discuss your plans with your surgeon thoroughly..
As for long term side effects, one of them would be misalignment that could affect your knee joints which would lead to arthritis. For anesthesia you should be able to choose between epidural or general anesthesia. I personally got general anesthesia and I think it's less painful then epidural!
Thanks Sunshine. Complications of blood loss, embolism, osteotomy, reaming, drilling etc are all halved when you do one leg at a time. Even if you do both legs together, it's like two separate surgeries on 2 legs after all. The only added risk I see is from anaesthesia. I am a bit afraid of long term effects of it.
Of course I will discuss this with my surgeon. Thank you for your inputs.
and please keep us updated about your recovery. I am positive you will get back to long distance running in due time 
Quote from: GenralizedAnxietyDisorder on October 31, 2020, 08:09:50 PMComplications of blood loss, embolism, osteotomy, reaming, drilling etc are all halved when you do one leg at a time. Even if you do both legs together, it's like two separate surgeries on 2 legs after all.
That's an interesting point of view! I didn't look at the surgery from this angle and I have to admit what you say makes sense!
Well infection risks and anesthesia accidents are still there whether you do 1 leg or both together. Many things can occur while you're under anesthesia and being operated on, that's why they have to monitor your vitals to prepare for the eventuality of a stroke or shock or whatever incident may happen.
I sure will update my diary once I get back on my legs and running because I myself am curious too about my body's ability to recover. That won't happen until at least 12-15 months post-op when the rods will be out!
Hey there sunshine! I knew you would make it, dude! You truly are a fighter and you’ll be back to normal in no time, Im sure of that. Your x rays look excellent! I mean honestly, they should use your xrays as example of what the end of distraction should look like. I’m glad you were able to reach the goals you set for yourself. Your diary got me psyched! I’m 100% going through with this. Hopefully I get results like yours. I’m definitely including Dr. Buldu in my list of potential doctors. Keep us updated throughout the consolidation phase!
Sky
Thanks Sky!
This October month has been epic, the stiffness and pain skyrocketed to their peak until the end. I’m like in paradise now, no more distraction no more grinding noise no more muscle pull. My legs are so happy now the torture is over.
So Dr. Buldu actually talked about my case as an example to his German patient in a video. But he praised my example for my callus, not for my x- rays 😂.
Good luck to your future journey. If you maintain a healthy lifestyle I’m sure you will reach your goals too.
All the best!
Hi Sunshine
I am sooo happy for you. Yeah your legs sure look little “boney”. I mean they are visibly weak due to muscle stretching and inactivity.
Keep us posted, your dairy will be a CLL bible to understand what to expect at each stage ... I have learned so many things and now excited/waiting for you to finish consolidation and regain the lost muscle power...
Best regards
Thanks AnotherShorty,
Funny thing is I actually never liked my pre-op bulky legs lol. I kinda like their slenderness today but I know that's not gonna last cuz as soon as I weight bear again they're gonna regain their mass as before. So today I'm enjoying these thin legs while they last lol
What a difference 8cm can do on the thighs:
June 14 - pre-op
August 12 - post-op swelling 
October 21 - 7.2cm
Hey All!
11/16/2020 - consolidation day 18
Callus still looking good according to my surgeon lol
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