congrats
1) why rebreak? just do tibias and get good proportion
2) how did u travel outside of hotel to hospital? and did u have any other medical needs to go to a doctor?
3) what was the protocl taken to prevent blood clotting
Quote from: RingPacket on July 30, 2022, 10:09:11 AMcongrats
1) why rebreak? just do tibias and get good proportion
2) how did u travel outside of hotel to hospital? and did u have any other medical needs to go to a doctor?
3) what was the protocl taken to prevent blood clotting
1. I don't have budget to buy another precice for tibia and I won't do external.
2. I am living in a rented flat with 2 flatmates/friends. I use a wheelchair taxi service called mobicab.
3. They put you on dvt pump after the surgery and prescribe blood thinners for 30 days but you can continue to take them for 3 months if you want. I didn't take any blood thinners at all.
Quote from: Realistic on July 30, 2022, 09:51:59 AMDid you discuss the risk of non-union/delayed union with the doc? Is non-union treatable?
I remember discussing all the risks before the surgery. They try to fix non-union by some medicines first and then if it doesn't work then they do bone grafting.
Quote from: Vogel on July 30, 2022, 09:43:21 AMwhat’s was the weight bearing protocol and are you weight bearing now? I remember doctor said that he will be more aggressive with weight bearing as he does more precise patients.
Now that you are 6cm taller how does it feel and what’s your starting height if I may ask?
How come you will re-break after 6-9 months and not now?
I am walking with a walker and putting full weight on my legs while standing. Hopefully, I can get rid of the walker in a few weeks. I don't feel much different tbh that's why I'll go for rebreak. My initial height was 164cm.
Quote from: overandover on July 30, 2022, 01:32:38 PMI am walking with a walker and putting full weight on my legs while standing. Hopefully, I can get rid of the walker in a few weeks. I don't feel much different tbh that's why I'll go for rebreak. My initial height was 164cm.
I hope you recover fast and everything goes well. Are you planning doing second LL after this?
Did you use any caretaker service during your rehab or did one of your family members help you during the distraction process? Do you think it is required to have a family member support during this process?
Quote from: Realistic on July 30, 2022, 01:51:41 PMDid you use any caretaker service during your rehab or did one of your family members help you during the distraction process? Do you think it is required to have a family member support during this process?
I used a caretaker service. It's not possible without a caretaker or family member.
1- How’s your range of motion with 6 cm of extra height?
2- How often you do PT?
3- if you were to redo this procedure, would you still go to Dr. Mangal?
4- do you have any advice for me regarding the procedure and this doctor?
Thank you very much for taking the time to answer these questions. I really appreciate and hope all keeps going well for you.
Thanks for answering all the questions OverandOver..
Few last ones 
1. How did you come to terms with the risks of the surgery? Is it by thinking that major complications are rare and other ones could be handled by a competent surgeon?
2. How long did you think/ research about this surgery before taking the plunge? Did it take time for you to come out of analysis-paralysis mode?
3. Were you scared/nervous before the procedure?
4. Is your height dysphoria almost cured?
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