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

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Quote from: InFullStryde on March 25, 2019, 03:58:34 PMBeYourBest - Yes!

Please make sure from DAY 1 post surgery that you keep your knees straight, you legs close together as much as possible, and work your glutes and abs....!  This way when you're done distracting you can just focus on your walk and not have to remediate as much.   Also, if this stuff starts to happen a bit do not freak out. They start to go away once you're done lengthening.  Good luck man, Yes, Stretch and activate as much as possible! I want you to have a smooth ride here.

Once again, thanks for your very informative and helpful reply. I will definitely be doing that... who know's, I may even have a 6 pack before surgery haha!

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Quote from: BeYourBest on March 25, 2019, 04:25:47 PMOnce again, thanks for your very informative and helpful reply. I will definitely be doing that... who know's, I may even have a 6 pack before surgery haha!

That would be awesome, man. Great mind state to be in.  Hit me up if you have any other questions.

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Quote from: InFullStryde on March 25, 2019, 04:34:18 PMThat would be awesome, man. Great mind state to be in.  Hit me up if you have any other questions.

I will do man, thanks again. Looking forward to your update. All the best!

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How’s your gait? As in your walking style.. even with crutches

I walk in a total knee bending position and I haven’t even breached 5cm yet.

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Quote from: takura on March 25, 2019, 07:00:17 PMHow’s your gait? As in your walking style.. even with crutches

I walk in a total knee bending position and I haven’t even breached 5cm yet.

Hi Takura,

It's not to bad. It's very stiff and slow right now.  I'll make a video so everyone can see how I look the 1st day after I complete the distraction phase.

My legs are very slightly bent and the knee.  maybe 1 to 3 degrees.  I'm not to concerned. 

How much are your legs bending ?...did you do femurs or tibia? What length are you at right now?

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Did you ask Dr M about stem cells to consolidation?

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Quote from: wannagrowtaller on March 25, 2019, 09:38:51 PMDid you ask Dr M about stem cells to consolidation?

I'll have to remember for next time.

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(Monday) Day 81 Post Op - The Final Week of distraction phase....  [6.5 cm or 2.56 inches Taller!]

Greetings CLL'ers,

Another day in another way indeed.  I just hit the 6.5cm milestone and I'm feeling great about that. I won't be able to update the forum for a few days; so I just wanted to check in and let you know I'm still at it.  I'm 99.999% sure that I will end my distraction phase this week.  I am happy with the height gain I have received and am ready to begin healing and get on with life.  I'll update you on my Status and next steps on Friday.  Thank you again for all your support.

My current physical status is as follows:

1) Tight Hamstrings, Quads, and Hips. Interestingly enough...my left leg is looser than my right. Right feels very tight.
2) Knee Extension issue is minor at about 1% on left leg and maybe 3% on right leg. I still feel locking sensation in both legs.
3) Duck Ass (Anterior Pelvic Tilt) is moderate.   My glutes are very weak and my hip-flexors extremely tight, hence duck ass.  I am working hard on abs and butt, with walking included.  I anticipate that this will begin to fade once my lengthening concludes on Friday. I have never had APT before; so I expect it to go away in the coming weeks and months.
4) IT Band is surprisingly doing well.  My legs want to flare outward only a tiny bit; not bad at all.  So I dodged a bullet on this one.
5) Overall flexibility is not very good.  Will be recovering my flexibility for quite some time post lengthening.
6) Nerve Issue - Minor Numbness in Shins.  Feeling should come back; but will take time.


Best regards and will be back to update soon!

IFS

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Hi IFS

Congrats on reaching 6.5.  That is a great achievement!  I am very happy for you.  Although you have a little of problems here and there, it looks like general problems so they will be getting better soon in my opinion.  Of course, Dr. M will tell you better.

Good luck for the rest of journey!

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Quote from: InFullStryde on March 25, 2019, 07:12:35 PMHi Takura,

It's not to bad. It's very stiff and slow right now.  I'll make a video so everyone can see how I look the 1st day after I complete the distraction phase.

My legs are very slightly bent and the knee.  maybe 1 to 3 degrees.  I'm not to concerned. 

How much are your legs bending ?...did you do femurs or tibia? What length are you at right now?

Can't wait for the video.. resource would help me a lot of future lengtheners

Did Dr. M calculate your bending degree? I have no idea how much angle the knees are bending but I basically walk and stand like A



I even sleep like that since I can't fully straigthen the knees.

I'm doing externals on tibia, I wasn't even expecting this issue to be honest. I thought I'd get bellerina feet or something but this is my biggest problem