Compendium of Outcomes

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This is a terrific idea!  A good start to providing useful information for those contemplating surgery. 

I would prefer that the one compiling the information refrains from classifying the outcome as good to poor unless specifically stated as such by the diary author or made obvious by the authors final comments. Objectivity makes this information much more valuable in my opinion.  Obviously, there are some outcomes that would be considered poor or disastrous to anyone.  However, in many cases, what is a considered a positive outcome for some would be classified as unacceptable to others and likewise.

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Bumping this post because we really need to update this. Also as a relief from less important trolls

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Quote from: Four Inch on August 30, 2017, 09:32:24 AMThis is a terrific idea!  A good start to providing useful information for those contemplating surgery. 

I would prefer that the one compiling the information refrains from classifying the outcome as good to poor unless specifically stated as such by the diary author or made obvious by the authors final comments. Objectivity makes this information much more valuable in my opinion.  Obviously, there are some outcomes that would be considered poor or disastrous to anyone.  However, in many cases, what is a considered a positive outcome for some would be classified as unacceptable to others and likewise.

That's a fair point. To counter that I've had moderators move outcomes from one section to another when there are disagreements with my assessment-- especially from the lengthener in question, so this removes part of my bias.

The positive of setting it out this way though, is that it gives a good overview that anyone can just glance over without having to delve deeply into the results.

& I agree that it's time for some updates-- anyone can post a brief overview of a diary if they'd like, it doesn't have to be me.

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update compendium

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we need an update for sure

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Great work, thx bro ... But even the most complete list, evaluated with the most advanced statistical tools , will not stop most of us doing this surgery or really help us find the right doctor for our operation. We should never forget that this is a very risky operation but that most of us cannot live with being short...   

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Thatdude950,

Thank you for putting the stats together. I just had my bilateral Tib/Fib operation with Dr. Mahboubian in CA. I’m doing my bilateral Femurs next month. He has done a dozen of these (stage surgery)  so I hope to share my experience with everyone. Can you create a journal for me so I can start writing? If you can’t, can you point me to the right person? Thank you.

I’ve been sharing my experience on the old forum but the site is not that active. Thank you very much.

Optimistic1

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Quote from: Optimistic1 on February 20, 2018, 09:10:45 AMCan you create a journal for me so I can start writing? If you can’t, can you point me to the right person?

You should be able to make a new topic yourself. Go to the right section and look for the New Topic button near the top right.

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“You should be able to make a new topic yourself. Go to the right section and look for the New Topic button near the top right.”

Hi Android,

Thank you for replying to my question. Is it possible that you take a screenshot of that section where you referred to and send it to me [email protected]? It’s either me or the pain meds, but I can’t seem to locate that option.

I just finished my bilateral Tib/Fib procedure about 5 days ago (2.15.18). My bandages are already off and I’ll be lengthening this Friday. The process wasn’t that bad. I hope doing my femurs which is scheduled for next month is going not to be be too bad. I read LAGrowin’s journal and looks like he’s been through a lot with his femurs. He’s a great guy and I got to talk to him before his surgery.  Maybe it was easy for me because I did the Tib/Fib not Femurs. However, my procedure involves breaking 4 bones, not just 2. I’ve been in the hotel room taking care of myself fine. I excused my private nurses only after 2 days. Hopefully, it will continue to be this good onward.

Optimistic1

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Hey Optimistic, sent you a PM so you get this, but here it is for others to see if it helps too: