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

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Quote from: Jackieeechan on November 24, 2020, 02:20:34 AMDo you feel any major difference without the rod? Like weight, flexibility and othef thing.


And as your journey is finish, can you copy and paste everything in a single thread?

Hi Jackie,

I do not feel much of a difference yet; but we will see in the coming weeks.  To consolidate my thread in a easier read format, I recommend hitting the "print" button on the top right of my thread.  This will allow you to print out the entire thread to PDF or to paper.   I did not realize how long this thread had become..it comes out to 320 pages! 

Hope this helps. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

All the Best,

IFS

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Day 5 after nail removal surgery

Greetings CLL Family,

All is well.  I continue to improve.  I'm walking fine, able to shower, go up and down stairs, drive and I appear to have a normal gait while walking.  I have a slight limp on my left leg that is improving. Pain is non-existent at this point. Maybe a very minimal ouch, if I apply too much pressure on the surgical wound; but even that pain is going away now. 

I met with Dr. M today and he certified with me again that the nail removal surgery was a success.   The Staff Nurse Donna, removed my stitches and we chatted for a bit.   

Per Dr. M. "You're good to go and don't need to come back".

Guys, it's over.  I'm 100% completed with the CLL process.  I will now focus on a full recovery and in a few months will begin weight training my legs again. 

Thank you all again for your support and kind words.   I'll return from time to time to the community to check-in on prospect and current patients.  Additionally, I'll be back soon to update my diary on how I'm doing with my recovery and life in general. Feel free to reach out with any questions and feedback.  I hope I was able to assist some of you with your CLL Journey.  We are in this life together.  Let's stay together.

All the Best,

IFS

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Congrats, IFS! I look forward to the day that I will be in your current shoes.

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That's right IFS! we're in this life together as CLL Brothers, happy you're doing so well at 5 days post op.

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Quote from: BelowTheMean on November 25, 2020, 06:23:51 AMCongrats, IFS! I look forward to the day that I will be in your current shoes.

Thank you, BTM!

It's only a matter of time.  This all is over sooner than you know.   With Covid-19 and your CLL being at the same time; it's a great snippet of life to focus on other areas too that you wish to refine and/or adjust.

Feel free to reach out with any questions or feedback.  Here to help.

All the Best,

IFS

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Quote from: Movie on November 25, 2020, 06:26:13 AMThat's right IFS! we're in this life together as CLL Brothers, happy you're doing so well at 5 days post op.

Thank's, Movie!  Having gone through CLL, you'll find this procedure to be nothing in comparison.   As CLL patients, know that your last leg in this race is fairly simple one.  The hard part will be done with after you recover from surgery 1.

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Quote from: InFullStryde on November 25, 2020, 05:27:16 AMDay 5 after nail removal surgery

Greetings CLL Family,

All is well.  I continue to improve.  I'm walking fine, able to shower, go up and down stairs, drive and I appear to have a normal gait while walking.  I have a slight limp on my left leg that is improving. Pain is non-existent at this point. Maybe a very minimal ouch, if I apply too much pressure on the surgical wound; but even that pain is going away now. 

I met with Dr. M today and he certified with me again that the nail removal surgery was a success.   The Staff Nurse Donna, removed my stitches and we chatted for a bit.   

Per Dr. M. "You're good to go and don't need to come back".

Guys, it's over.  I'm 100% completed with the CLL process.  I will now focus on a full recovery and in a few months will begin weight training my legs again. 

Thank you all again for your support and kind words.   I'll return from time to time to the community to check-in on prospect and current patients.  Additionally, I'll be back soon to update my diary on how I'm doing with my recovery and life in general. Feel free to reach out with any questions and feedback.  I hope I was able to assist some of you with your CLL Journey.  We are in this life together.  Let's stay together.

All the Best,

IFS

This almost brought me into tears! You did it brother! Not just that, but throughout the process, you inspired and guided so many; at times even better than close friends or medical doctors, with your wisdom and compassion.

I wish you the best in all your future endeavors.

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Congratulations IFS!!!

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Quote from: snowcloud on November 27, 2020, 07:56:55 AMCongratulations IFS!!!

Quote from: StrydeNailChallenge on November 25, 2020, 11:03:38 PM
This almost brought me into tears! You did it brother! Not just that, but throughout the process, you inspired and guided so many; at times even better than close friends or medical doctors, with your wisdom and compassion.

I wish you the best in all your future endeavors.

Thanks again, you guys.    I'm not only 3 inches taller as a result of CLL; but I am also a much smarter, stronger, and grateful person, having gotten through this journey.

All the Best,

IFS

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may be the best diary i ve read thanks
one question before you get on with your life 
did you have a fear of arthritis ? dr franz says that with every cm there is a deviation by one mm . does you have malalignment or valgus deformity ? what does yr xray says or can you share it ?
do you still have knee or hip pain ?