Quote from: Great321 on March 30, 2019, 02:54:44 PMCongratulations 
Thank you, Great321 for following my journey. The hard part is almost over and I cannot wait to begin taking baby steps back into my life. Thank you, again.
Quote from: InFullStryde on March 30, 2019, 01:45:35 AMHi buddy! Dr. M is confident that you can return to your full abilities as long as you work hard to regain your flexibility and train like a pro. There is no doubt that the CLL process will take a slice out of your flexibility and strength during those initial months post surgery; but the 8cm nail limit was specifically designed because it is indeed the accepted limit for the muscle. If you work hard before, during, and after CLL...one can return to their athletic abilities. (Just don't exceed 8cm)
As far as long term results... I have found nothing on the internet or have heard from the US CLL doctors that their are any negative long term affects of CLL so long that you remain within 5cm for Tibias and 8cm for Femurs. I would say however; as a man that is actually going through CLL that it would be wise to continue your rehab post CLL for an extended period of time...meaning years. Stretching and leg strengthening needs and should be apart of your regular exercise routine going forward.
Good advice once again about continuing rehab for an extended period of time for sure. I don't think I would ever stop stretching/strengthening/working out post LL just to ensure that I have no physical problems at all. And there is no harm in that considering stretching is good for ones general health.
I am sure there are negative long term affects of CLL, no? Such as premature arthritis and such? I mean I got that from reading this forum but I am yet to consult various doctors to confirm whether this is true. And I guess it depends on how much one lengthened, on which leg segment, which lengthening method, and their overall health and wellbeing as well of course. Not to mention how experienced the doctor was etc. Man there are a lot of variables! I hope to gain more information on femur STRYDE patients.
Anyway, once again I hope the next few days go by quick for you 
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All the best!
Quote from: BeYourBest on March 30, 2019, 07:10:27 PMGood advice once again about continuing rehab for an extended period of time for sure. I don't think I would ever stop stretching/strengthening/working out post LL just to ensure that I have no physical problems at all. And there is no harm in that considering stretching is good for ones general health.
I am sure there are negative long term affects of CLL, no? Such as premature arthritis and such? I mean I got that from reading this forum but I am yet to consult various doctors to confirm whether this is true. And I guess it depends on how much one lengthened, on which leg segment, which lengthening method, and their overall health and wellbeing as well of course. Not to mention how experienced the doctor was etc. Man there are a lot of variables! I hope to gain more information on femur STRYDE patients.
Anyway, once again I hope the next few days go by quick for you !
All the best!
All sounds good here. I would love see more medical documents published on the long term effects of limb lengthening. Even when I google the topic, there isn't much to go off of. My only line of defense to this point is to take good care of myself and don't overdue it on my joints as I age. I'm 37; so 50, 60 will hit me faster than I know. I'll update the forum on how I'm doing as time passes, for sure.
Quote from: InFullStryde on March 30, 2019, 10:39:59 PMAll sounds good here. I would love see more medical documents published on the long term effects of limb lengthening. Even when I google the topic, there isn't much to go off of. My only line of defense to this point is to take good care of myself and don't overdue it on my joints as I age. I'm 37; so 50, 60 will hit me faster than I know. I'll update the forum on how I'm doing as time passes, for sure.
I suppose that in this moment of time your doctor is the best person to tell you these things and Dr. M seems positive.
I am sure you will take good care of yourself. Long term updates would be very much appreciated by the LL community !
(Saturday) Day 86 Post Op - Finishing Strong....[6.8 cm or 2.68 inches Taller!]
Greeting LL'ers,
Not much to report today..other than I'm a mm taller. I should be 100% completed with my distraction by next Sunday. Fortunately, I did not feel any new tightness today after my turns on the ERC machine; which is great. I have been stretching 3 times a day, walking and standing consistently. I can't provide a measurable impact that all the extra work has; but it certainly helps me feel looser when I'm stretching consistently throughout the day. Things went well today. I will update tomorrow as well.
If you have any questions, feel free to let me know. Have a great weekend and best regards
-IFS
Hey IFS, I sent you a PM please find the time to reply whenever possible
Thanks
So, u gonna use a some elevator shoe? To take exactly 5'7.
so 3 inches elevator shoes are confortable in my opinion...
Quote from: Hex on March 31, 2019, 02:48:25 AMSo, u gonna use a some elevator shoe? To take exactly 5'7.
so 3 inches elevator shoes are comfortable in my opinion...
I agree. I just might try on a pair. All kinds of styles. 2- 3 inch elevators are comfortable and discreet. At 5'4" I'm in a much better spot than before. Grateful.
Can you walk unaided for some distance? If yes, how much?
Quote from: totallyred on March 31, 2019, 12:30:25 PMCan you walk unaided for some distance? If yes, how much?
Hi Totally Red!
I haven't tried for distance yet;; but If i really tried, I think I could walk a a good 50 yards or more on a good day where I wasn't feeling too tight. As you get more distracted; you get tighter and experience muscle soreness; so it can be a task to walk. I can't wait until I'm done lengthening. Just 1 more week.
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