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

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\Quote from: takura on March 26, 2019, 05:01:13 AMCan'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

Hi Takura!

My Physical Therapist measured me.  One thing I know for sure is that there isn't anything to worry about. Your legs will straigten back out within a 1 to 3 months after you complete lengthening depending on how far you have to go.

To me, model A, looks like 5-10 degree and isn't too bad.  I'm surprised you got that with Tibia as well; but I have heard that it can happen.  How many CM's have you done so far?

Keep in mind that once you are done lengthening the tight muscles will begin to relax and not pull you around so much. You'll see instant progress in your recovery within days.

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Hi takura

Did you do only tibia?  If so, which nails or method?  How much did you do or are you lengthening?  Although you have to ask your doctor for details, it can happen with tibia.  You need to stretch a lot.  If you have Stryde, stand and walk, which are the best.  If not, do your best to stretch your legs. They will get better at some point.

Good luck!!

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Quote from: InFullStryde on March 26, 2019, 01:35:08 AMI'll have to remember for next time.
Please, don't forget.

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6.5cm is amazing, you’ve come a long way! I wanted to ask how was your flexibility before? For someone quite flexible as me do you think I’ll still retain more than an average person does during lengthening?

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Quote from: Ayesha12345 on March 27, 2019, 02:19:48 AM6.5cm is amazing, you’ve come a long way! I wanted to ask how was your flexibility before? For someone quite flexible as me do you think I’ll still retain more than an average person does during lengthening?

Hi Ayesha,  I had very average flexibility before surgery. I was able to touch my toes when standing up.  At a lengthened amount of 6.5cm; I barely have any flexibility left.  Unfortunately, CLL will take most of your flexibility away; but you can regain it after months of working on it after you are completed with distraction.

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Quote from: InFullStryde on March 27, 2019, 03:34:18 AMHi Ayesha,  I had very average flexibility before surgery. I was able to touch my toes when standing up.  At a lengthened amount of 6.5cm; I barely have any flexibility left.  Unfortunately, CLL will take most of your flexibility away; but you can regain it after months of working on it after you are completed with distraction.

it seems like you were doing better when it comes to flexibility/walking @ 4 cm or less than 4 cm lengthened. Would this be accurate?

Thanks for the diary man!

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Hi InFullStryde
I’m glad to read you are doing very good and soon completing LL without big problems
Thank you very much for writing such a detailed diary always
I have some questions about skin numbness of shin
When did you start having this numbness?
Do you know what is actually  causing the numbness, is it something to do with IT band release or biceps tendon release?

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Quote from: MirinHeight on March 27, 2019, 06:18:03 AMit seems like you were doing better when it comes to flexibility/walking @ 4 cm or less than 4 cm lengthened. Would this be accurate?

Thanks for the diary man!

Hi Mirin,  Definitely felt looser at 4cm. Walking wise, I walk better now then at 4cm; since my legs have more strength. Flexibility wise, I definitely felt better at or below 4cm. Not by a long shot; but I would say that I could stretch about an inch or two further with most movements.  It was after the 4cm mark that I started to to feel stiffer.

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Quote from: TemakiSushi on March 27, 2019, 08:02:28 AMHi InFullStryde
I’m glad to read you are doing very good and soon completing LL without big problems
Thank you very much for writing such a detailed diary always
I have some questions about skin numbness of shin
When did you start having this numbness?
Do you know what is actually  causing the numbness, is it something to do with IT band release or biceps tendon release?

If I can recall, I believe it was at about 5cm.  The numbness is from the stretching of nerves in the legs. One you really get stretched out, the superficial nerves start to become numb.  The numb sensation should start to go away once the lengthening is over. We shall see how it goes. :-)

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Bro... please tell if one does not have to walk a lot in the office..i mean he can work while being on wheel chair, how long you think he'll be able to attend office post surgery... thank you.

What is the duration fow which one can walk 30 days post-op non stop?  Overall can he remain seated and without lying down for 8-10 hours on wheel chair.

Please tell.
Thank you and best wishes.