Diary - January 2019 - In Full Stryde with Dr. Mahboubian of North Hollywood.

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glad everything is going good regardless of the discomforts in result of the obvious!
best wishes and keep it pushing (:

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Quote from: Movie on February 22, 2019, 06:57:11 AMglad everything is going good regardless of the discomforts in result of the obvious!
best wishes and keep it pushing (:

Thank you for the motivation, Movie! It helps me to hear this. 

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You are already haflway there. We are rooting for you. Stay strong my friend.

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Quote from: Bestrong on February 22, 2019, 07:56:22 AMYou are already haflway there. We are rooting for you. Stay strong my friend.

Thanks so much buddy. It's getting tough. I will give it my ALL.

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Hi InFullStryde,

How many calories do you eat per day, and are you still on pain medication?

Thanks and kind regards

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Quote from: Pilor on February 22, 2019, 08:36:10 PMHi InFullStryde,

How many calories do you eat per day, and are you still on pain medication?

Thanks and kind regards

Hi Pilor,

I eat about 2000 to 2500 calories a day and I am taking Tramadol HCL 50mg for pain as needed.   Usually, I am only taking pain medication before bed time now.  I am experiencing almost zero pain during the day time. 

Let me know if you have any more questions for me.

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Day 50 Post Op - Let's celebrate 50 days of my legs being broken! *Smile*.. [3.706 cm or 1.459 inches Taller!]

Greetings LL'ers,

Today was tough.   My tension headache that i was experiencing last week returned so it was a struggle to focus.  Fortunately, with some rest here and there, I was able to kick most of the headache away.  One item to note for prospect CLL'ers... be in as good health as possible before the surgery.  Get a flu shot, do everything needed to put yourself in the best position to NOT get sick during CLL.  Any other sickness is just compounded when you do not have regular use of your legs.  Either way, I did get through the day okay.  I'm continuing to push the best i can.  I'm 3 days away from 4cm and 13 days away from 5cm or that golden 2 inches.

Pain: Night and morning pain, was about a 3....virtually no pain during the day.   Other then the occasional ache and ouch I experience when moving around; I don't have much pain going on at all.

Flexibility and movement: Flexibly is a very unique proposition during CLL.   Its like 1 step forward and 2 steps back.  What I mean is this.... When you're lengthening, its very tough to get ahead and become "more flexible".  During the lengthening phase, its really more about "Management".   You can't possibility stretch your body enough to keep up with 1mm per day; but you can manage enough to prevent injury, as well as prevent the soft tissues from stretching to far beyond what the bone and you can handle.  I'm doing well enough at the moment.  Decent ROM and just a bit stronger each and every day.    As mentioned prior, I can take steps unassisted but usually prefer to use walker because my steps are rather awkward and lack balance.  Also, after taking enough steps, unassisted, I do start to feel tired in those muscles so I ration things very carefully.

Today's' Activities: 8 hour work day via remote connection, 1 pro PT session at the clinic and 1 hour weight training for upper body.

I'm 13 days away from the magic 2 inch mark! it's true... you get tighter and the distraction phase becomes more difficult as you lengthen more and more... Send me some good thoughts guys.. Everything helps.

Okay Guys, if you have any questions, feel free to let me know.  Talk soon and best regards.

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Keep going IFS . Wish you have a successful CLL.

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Quote from: goodlucktomylegs on February 23, 2019, 04:05:21 PMKeep going IFS . Wish you have a successful CLL.

Thank you, goodlucktomylegs.   I really appreciate the support.  So far so good. I'll try my best and will keep everyone updated on my journey.

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Congratulations FullyStryde, hoping all goes as planned for you and you're brave for taking the plunge. I will be following along and hope that you will continue to update. Thanks for your story!