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Dr. Assyag 6cm Femurs

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rj6900
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Posted on Jun 28, 2024, 3:32 pm
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Hello all!
I wanted to document my journey of bilateral femur lengthening with Dr. Assyag, and there's no better place than the LL Forum.
Please feel free to provide any tips or ask any questions as well. I am very busy working remotely, but I will check the thread as often as possible.

Starting Height: 167cm
Goal: 173cm

06/10: Right femur surgery
Constant 5/10 pain and soreness following the first surgery. VERY difficult to move the affected leg. Took celebrex and tylenol as prescribed.
06/12: Left femur surgery
Constant 6-7/10 pain and soreness following the second surgery. Over the next 5-7 days pain was at an all-time high and moving was very difficult. The most difficult thing to do was transfer to a toilet.
06/17: Began lengthening on the right leg.
06/19: Began lengthening on the left leg.

06/23: At this point pain was reduced significantly to a very tolerable 1-2/10. There is still some pain with certain movements.

06/27: Ended the day at R: 8.25mm L: 6.75mm

06/28: Had my first follow-up with Dr. Assyag, and got my x-rays taken. Due to everything going well I was accelerated to 1mm per day from 0.75mm

More to come!
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Dash
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Posted on Jun 28, 2024, 4:09 pm
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Congratulations. Which surgery you did external or internal Precice? Plz share your experience here that others can relate
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wes07
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Posted on Jun 28, 2024, 4:17 pm
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What's his surgery cost? And what's the cost of PT, xrays and housing?
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rj6900
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Posted on Jun 28, 2024, 4:30 pm
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You can find specific pricing information at Dr. Assyag's website here: https://www.heightrx.com/
That would be the best source in case he increases or decreases pricing or adds services.
For housing you can either do the HP House which is $15 per day but very limited availability or you can find your own accomodations.
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rj6900
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Posted on Jun 28, 2024, 4:31 pm
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Thanks Dash! I will definitely continue to update this. And I did internal nails Precice 2.2 with 50lb max weight bearing capacity per nail.
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wes07
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Posted on Aug 27, 2024, 12:47 am
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Do you think it's possible to drive to work or school for 30 min while lengthening? After I complete the surgery, I want to return to the office 1 month post surgery and continue my lengthening at home. I'm jut curious if LL inhibits your ability to drive around while lengthening. I know it's very difficult to do so when facing inflammation and swoleness right after surgery. That's why I'm planning to stay neat the clinic and fly back after a month and continue my journey.
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Bagga
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Posted on Aug 27, 2024, 1:53 am
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Quote from: wes07 on August 27, 2024, 12:47:15 AMDo you think it's possible to drive to work or school for 30 min while lengthening? After I complete the surgery, I want to return to the office 1 month post surgery and continue my lengthening at home. I'm jut curious if LL inhibits your ability to drive around while lengthening. I know it's very difficult to do so when facing inflammation and swoleness right after surgery. That's why I'm planning to stay neat the clinic and fly back after a month and continue my journey.
No issue for me to drive to office, running errands, outings and more.
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wes07
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Posted on Aug 27, 2024, 2:55 am
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With precice? And how soon were you able to do all of that?
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Beemer m sport
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Posted on Aug 28, 2024, 5:27 am
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Quote from: wes07 on August 27, 2024, 12:47:15 AMDo you think it's possible to drive to work or school for 30 min while lengthening? After I complete the surgery, I want to return to the office 1 month post surgery and continue my lengthening at home. I'm jut curious if LL inhibits your ability to drive around while lengthening. I know it's very difficult to do so when facing inflammation and swoleness right after surgery. That's why I'm planning to stay neat the clinic and fly back after a month and continue my journey.

with precice 2.2 its not possible. u need a walker to do all those things.


i wonder why the doctor did two surgeries in two days? and not in one day surgery
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wes07
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Posted on Aug 28, 2024, 5:01 pm
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How soon can I drive if I'm lengthening with precice?
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