Diary: Femur LON - Dr Halil Buldu - May 2021

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Okay I left the message before and didn't post it.

Update: Since then I have taken a dump via the camode wheeled by nurse gave up on trying to walk there. (this is a really big deal to me FYI)

While I was taking a dump the Doc came.

Loss of consciousness when standing/walking. Low blood from operation they are fixing with iv bag. So not related to walking etc accept that the blood moves when you stand up.

We also did the first our first lengthening! Im taller baby! Fkn Lebron James over here..

Takeaway this whole thing is a rollercoaster of ups and downs. Tougher and more rewarding than climbing Everest perhaps...

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Pain wise - on day 5 (I think) I haven't had any pain killers today last iv bag was like 2AM last night and I asked her not to renew it. There was pain plenty and I am sure there will be more. In fact it does hurt a bit. But the pain killers were doing my head in.

For my a lot of the "pain" was psychological (real pain too) this aspect for me is what was tipping me over the edge. It's just a crazy rollercoaster ride. That's my take.

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The first 1-3 days will completely devastate you, no joke. Flubber is 100% on point. You lose everything guys, your ability to walk, run, jump. Your entire ability to move is disabled. This sh*t is SERIOUS!!

Hang in there, be strong. You need strong mental fortitute for this stuff!! You will get through it, the pain will go away. You will come out of it stronger and taller -  much greater man than you ever were. Hang in there, and congratulations on taking the first, scary step on the most intense journey of your life. You will get through this

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Thanks PerfectBody coming from you that means a lot to me, much appreciated bro! I'm 1mm taller now so feeling pretty chuffed about that haha #motivation

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Can you keep us updated of your experience mate. I'm considering doing 6cm LON tibia so your advice would be invaluable.

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Yeah absolutely. Ill post during and drop a dairy with the stats and what not after. I don't want to drop a dairy in this fragile state. Just because there are like 1 or 2 folks on here that say some pretty unnecessary stuff and I don't need that while I'm doing this. - cheers.

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Hey PerfectBody! Been a while, how have you been?

Quote from: PerfectBody on September 16, 2021, 10:59:30 PMOnly people very close to me, and at my previous heights. Family, roommates, and close friends - yes. Gym people at my old height - yes.
Dates have also been fruitful.

That's interesting, how do they usually react to it? Mind telling us you answer them? Is a 5cm gain big enough for everyone in your social circle to notice? Would love to have your opinion on this! Thanks

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Quote from: koutaba on November 21, 2021, 10:13:28 PMHey PerfectBody! Been a while, how have you been?

That's interesting, how do they usually react to it? Mind telling us you answer them? Is a 5cm gain big enough for everyone in your social circle to notice? Would love to have your opinion on this! Thanks

I'm fine, thank you for asking. People react kindly if they know what I did. 5cm isn't very noticeable - as I mentioned earlier, I wish I did more. I don't regret doing what I did because I can already run and lift just fine, but my gait still has problems every now and then. It's not perfect yet but I can force myself to walk normally. I have to force myself though, keep this in mind. If you go through this trouble, max out. 

As I said, if you are going to do this, or are doing this, please do more. 7cm is very achievable and worthwhile. For those currently in the process, the Turkish/LLT team may feel sketchy at times (I understand it) but they are very trust worthy and they know what they are doing. It's definitely the one thing I'm comfortable in admitting. I don't suck up to people - I wouldn't be considering going back to them if I didn't trust them 100%.  I just really wish Turkey had better food lol.

I know we will constantly have new faces/members, so unless I say 'something is wrong' or  'I have a problem' - please assume everything is ok. This is to prevent flooding this topic with 'how are you' posts. Cheers.

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Good thread bro. I skimmed most of it and your journey throughout.

You were at one stage talking how you wish you had never embarked on the treatment. It was during your depressed phase. All caught up in the moment and natural I would feel. Now you have done a U turn and love it. Yup, makes sense and I remember thinking you would when reading.

Anyways listen, I myself am 173.1cm so 5'8 and want to touch base with 5'11. That's a 7.5cm increase needed. You have fluctuated a couple of times in saying every cm after 6cm increases the probability of not being able to recover proper lower bodily function. You flipped then to 5cm. I would like to ask you here what is your number now? Also. You are now 5-6 months post surgery. Is it too early to ask about your ability to play sport and/or workout and the levels of intensity at which you are able to do either?

Much thanks in advance bro

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What was the overall cost?