Quote from: Sunshine on August 19, 2020, 02:57:03 PMThis morning I looked at my legs in the mirror and I don't know if it's optical illusion but my thighs appeared so straight and my legs longer than I remember lol. Might be my imagination!
It is possible your eyes are actually catching the difference. Could be a combination of longer legs and also possibly thinner thighs (compared to pre-op).
At least that's the case for me: I have a very long torso, i.e., for my height my legs are too short. Post-op my legs lost a bit of muscle. My weight loss was a confirmation on that too. My legs therefore look thinner and more straight which make them appear taller. Also 2 cm distraction, is a lot for short legs. For someone like me with a large torso, thighs used to look too short in the L shape sitting position. 2 cm makes a huge positive impact on that L!
Quote from: Sunshine on August 17, 2020, 08:22:02 AMtaller2023,
I contacted Dr. Buldu website and the WhatsApp number +905330164562 listed there is his patient coordinator's Murat who responded directly to me. Then I asked him Dr. Buldu's personal number so I can talk directly to Buldu. That's how you get Dr. Buldu's personal number, he's not listing his personal number on his website! His office/patient coordinator responds to your questions first. I talked to both of them before my surgery, they answer pretty fast as long as you send them WhatsApp messages during daytime in Turkey! Dr. Buldu answers most of the times by direct voice message, I guess it's faster and more convenient for him with his schedule here.
My still swollen legs and feet 12 days post-surgery
thank you. you leg look good I look more webpage not register to Dr. Buldu i thin it is Murat company webpage for good doctor like livelifetaller wannbetaller and number belong to Murat. Dr. Buldu on me list doctors but I no want to use bad man Murat she lie me. Murat make good doctor look bad.
Quote from: StrydeNailChallenge on August 19, 2020, 04:20:39 PMIt is possible your eyes are actually catching the difference. Could be a combination of longer legs and also possibly thinner thighs (compared to pre-op).
At least that's the case for me: I have a very long torso, i.e., for my height my legs are too short. Post-op my legs lost a bit of muscle. My weight loss was a confirmation on that too. My legs therefore look thinner and more straight which make them appear taller. Also 2 cm distraction, is a lot for short legs. For someone like me with a large torso, thighs used to look too short in the L shape sitting position. 2 cm makes a huge positive impact on that L!
Yeah I think you're right. I think another reason my thighs look so straight is due to the rods inside, those nails just straighten the thighs lol
August 20th
15 days post-op/day 8 of distraction
I'm leaving today, will miss my time here. People were amazing. Years later when I'm old I'll look back at my time here and will smile at the nostalgia of this most painful time in my life. A pain well worth it!
Quote from: taller2023 on August 20, 2020, 03:36:57 AMthank you. you leg look good I look more webpage not register to Dr. Buldu i thin it is Murat company webpage for good doctor like livelifetaller wannbetaller and number belong to Murat. Dr. Buldu on me list doctors but I no want to use bad man Murat she lie me. Murat make good doctor look bad.
I don't wanna get into politics, there are many good doctors for this surgery. I wish you good luck in your journey and hope you will be happy with you doctor choice!
Quote from: Sunshine on August 20, 2020, 05:02:14 AMI don't wanna get into politics, there are many good doctors for this surgery. I wish you good luck in your journey and hope you will be happy with you doctor choice!
Me to. Than you. I keep read you dairy.
Hi Murat I see you on top live again. Why you always here in Sunshine dairy. You take good pictures.
Hi Sunshine
Congrats on taking off your journey!! so far so good! Keep it up and stay strong. It will get harder and harder!
By the way, I really want to give you a caution about Precice. As you know, it is not weight bearing and not even close to it. When I was in Paley institute for my Stryde, I met several Precice patients since it was the earliest time of Stryde. All of Precice patients were NOT allowed to walk with crutches and NOT even standing without a walker. Even for a very tiny girl, she had to use a walker although she used crutches for a very short distance with high precaution. Even with walker, you need to use your arms much more than your legs. Read more diaries about Precice. Even if your doctor allows you to do this kind of activity, it is better to be more careful to avoid any risks.
Good luck!
Quote from: Ghostfish on August 20, 2020, 08:23:19 AMHi Sunshine
Congrats on taking off your journey!! so far so good! Keep it up and stay strong. It will get harder and harder!
By the way, I really want to give you a caution about Precice. As you know, it is not weight bearing and not even close to it. When I was in Paley institute for my Stryde, I met several Precice patients since it was the earliest time of Stryde. All of Precice patients were NOT allowed to walk with crutches and NOT even standing without a walker. Even for a very tiny girl, she had to use a walker although she used crutches for a very short distance with high precaution. Even with walker, you need to use your arms much more than your legs. Read more diaries about Precice. Even if your doctor allows you to do this kind of activity, it is better to be more careful to avoid any risks.
Good luck!
Hey Ghostfish,
Thanks for the advice! I'm super cautious now with those precice nails. I only use the walker as it is safer and more stable than crutches. I put all my body weight on the walker with all my arms and upper body strength before lifting each foot!
Some updates :
August 20th
Just landed in my home country and yesterday when I left Istanbul it was raining for the first time in a while there! The weather was all sunshine during my 15-day stay there and I felt like the sky was sad that I was leaving lol.
Anyway back home now and adusting my daily life with my partial disability, ie toilet seat raiser, shower seat, cooking/eating etc...I have to figure out how I'm gonna be able to cook for myself as standing hands off the walker is too dangerous. I probably will have to settle on food delivery for the next couple months until my new bones are strong enough to support my body. I now have to adjust my daily life routines to my condition, getting out of the bed, standing up using all my arms strength pushing on the walker, using the bathroom, going outside to the backyard, how to pass the doorstep etc...
My flight back home and the new norm of traveling during this pandemic. No more meal service, just 2 snack boxes on a 13-hour flight lol
Quote from: taller2023 on August 20, 2020, 06:45:43 AMMe to. Than you. I keep read you dairy.
Hi Murat I see you on top live again. Why you always here in Sunshine dairy. You take good pictures.
Thanks taller 2023,
My pictures are courtesy of iPhone 😂
Quote from: Sunshine on August 21, 2020, 01:28:23 PM
August 20th
Just landed in my home country and yesterday when I left Istanbul it was raining for the first time in a while there! The weather was all sunshine during my 15-day stay there and I felt like the sky was sad that I was leaving lol.
Hey Sunshine Bro,
Welcome back home. I am glad to see you decided to use a walker instead of crutches. Stay safe, careful and strong!
Quote from: StrydeNailChallenge on August 21, 2020, 03:57:44 PMHey Sunshine Bro,
Welcome back home. I am glad to see you decided to use a walker instead of crutches. Stay safe, careful and strong!
Hey Bro,
Thanks! Yeah I'm glad to be back to the comfort of my home and bed lol. I'm super careful now when walking with the walker, not taking any risk!
I hope your pain gets improving and your progress going strong!
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