07/02/2021
Currently at 4.5cm and I have no pain at all. Pain levels are to the very minimum. The most difficult part of the journey for me was at the beginning but now the pains are gone, my knee bending is at almost 90 degrees and I walk with crutches now to the park, ect. I honestly thought to myself at the start that things would only become more difficult but once I started physiotherapy, daily stretching a few times a day and really got the knee bending, everything became easier whether it was travelling by car, taking a cab to the park or whatever anyone needs in daily life.
The only pain medication I am currently using is gerlandine-K and I have only taken that once to help one discomfort in my back unrelated to LL just to sleep a little more comfortably, but Dr, Buldus assistant did get me two packages of the pain meds just in case. This is one thing I have noticed in the past month or so since I am here, everyone is extremely responsive including Dr. Buldu himself. I remember on the 1st of FEB I had a minor infection by my pinsite, I text Dr. Buldu at 1am and he was still able to respond immediately and he came by the apartment the next day to patch things up. It's a good feeling to know that you are in safe hands and the doctor is involved in more than just the operation but also the aftercare of the patient which is one of the most crucial aspects of this procedure.
Now, coming on the the highlight of my month. It was indeed quite boring and boring is exactly what you want in a procedure like this, no pain, physiotherapy, short walks and Netflix. Other than all that once i got my X-ray done at home (yes, they come to your apartment to get your x-ray done) I was told by Dr. buldu that my bone healing was perfect, I briefly started to lengthen 1.25mm per day but the pain increased so I thought it was best to stick with 1mm.
If anyone has anymore more questions or is interested in any details pm me,
Cheers,
