Dr. Monegal / Spain / Bilateral Femurs / Fitbone / August 25, 2015

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Quotegood news, i would check the old forum about tibia and femur ratio, it would be good to know if you started out with natrually long femurs, i think there have been some cases of femur patients that lengthen too much then need to do tibia as they have knee problems.
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QuoteYour proportions look very good in that pic Bohemia and this is coming from the most fanatical proportion nazi on the board.
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Considering you're at 5 CM how do you feel with that height. Is it noticeable. I know you can't quite do a lot given your state but from just standing up do you notice a clear difference?
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QuoteConsidering you're at 5 CM how do you feel with that height. Is it noticeable. I know you can't quite do a lot given your state but from just standing up do you notice a clear difference?
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I feel and look longer and thinner.

I have posted a couple photos on Facebook of me chilling in the gym, standing, lying, etc. and people who know nothing about this have commented that I look taller and thinner; they attribute it to the photograhy angles and such.

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Today marks week eight, I leave this place in about two weeks; honestly, I am fking happy about that.

Sick of ham in every dish, sick of the strange hours of operation for cafes, sick of being cooped up in this apartment; sick of the crappy wifi; sick of stretching; sick of icing, sick of the wheelchair; sick of spanish; sick of sleeping crapty; sick of missing my blended iced chocolate espresso drink in America; sick of lying in bed all day; sick of loneliness; sick of painkillers at midnight; etc, etc, etc.

Dr. Monegal, Claudio, and the women at the restaurant in the facility have treated me like fking angels—they cater to my every need. For that, I will safely recommend this experience to anyone.

But I confess I have hit a situation where psychologically I am fking over all this.

That said, I definitely would do it again if back in my previous shoes.

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Haha jamón serrano is one of Spain's signature dishes, and it is indeed in everything! When I first moved here I ate it every day and then became completely sick of it within three weeks, so I definitely know where you're coming from. Potatoes are everywhere too.

Although Spain will miss you,  you are lucky you're leaving now as the weather is going to get pretty cold in just a few weeks. Are metal rods in your legs goin to cause any issues in the airport metal detectors?

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Yes they will set off metal detectors. Dr. Monegal will write me a special report, etc.

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Good to hear things are going well for you.   Just wondering about the distraction machine; is it yours to keep, or do you have to send it back once you are finished lengthening?   I know that "precise device" has to be returned to the doctor, and I think you have to leave a deposit if you take it back with you to your home country.   

When are you supposed to return to Barcelona again?   

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Thank you for sharing your diary

I would like to know what was the price for a single room at MIC?

Were you given the option of the fitbone device being surgically inserted through the knee or hip?

Look foward to your progress and because of your diary I have decided to most likely change my mind from Dr. betz to Dr. Monegal.

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Quote from: ouroboros on October 19, 2015, 05:20:27 PMGood to hear things are going well for you.   Just wondering about the distraction machine; is it yours to keep, or do you have to send it back once you are finished lengthening?   I know that "precise device" has to be returned to the doctor, and I think you have to leave a deposit if you take it back with you to your home country.   

When are you supposed to return to Barcelona again?   

No idea, to be completely honest. I will simply leave on November 3 and the device comes with me so I can complete the last 1.5cm distraction in the USA.

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Quote from: Devildog 0331 on October 21, 2015, 06:39:36 PMThank you for sharing your diary

I would like to know what was the price for a single room at MIC?

Were you given the option of the fitbone device being surgically inserted through the knee or hip?

Look foward to your progress and because of your diary I have decided to most likely change my mind from Dr. betz to Dr. Monegal.

For an exact specific figure you will need to contact them. I believe in the 1250 range monthly.

I never asked about where to insert; I followed the prerogative of the doctor. He does it into the knee and avoids the patellar tendom somehow.

I know nothing about Dr. Betz. I consulted Dr. Paley and Monegal only. I do recommend this treatment with Dr. M. It did meet my needs.