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Posted on Nov 1, 2017, 8:15 am

#31

Hi All,

I hope everyone is having a good time wherever you are! Special greetings to my Mics comrades! Today I have decided to throw another update of my LL experience so far. In order for me to get my message across in a clear fashion, I have broken my experience in sub topics.

Limb lengthening and Fitbone device
As of now I have lengthened close to 3.8cm however as per clicks I have only lengthened around 3 cm which it means my Fitbone device is working faster than it what it says. I believe this is the opposite problem that the great majority here has had as normally Fitbone tends to be slower than what it indicates. Anyways, I am not going by the clicks I do daily but by my fortnightly X rays.

Discomfort and pain
This is a much desired topic I wanted to talk about because although my pain today is nothing compared to the pain on my first three weeks post operation, I would still like to say that there is some pain however this is low and at times this could be called discomfort. Pain still comes at night specially when I have hectic days. As I mentioned above, I strongly believe my Fitbone is working faster for which this could be the cause of some pressure I feel in the night as I think three clicks may be equivalent to four clicks. Ohh I also don't feel the same level of stiffness I once felt even up to the day I left Spain and even my knee bending is about 110 degrees.

At this stage I would probably say that in my case it would have been better to do one-stage limb lengthening as my performance at work is not the same as before and often times I am tired and I have to call in sick. I think I would have been better off just resigning, do LL, and then come back after 4 months, as I am planning to resign from my job in a few weeks anyways.

As a final note on this subject, little importance is given to the mental preparation for this surgery when this requires a strong mindset and focus. Sometimes I feel anxiety not being able to do what I was used to do, especially because I am a very active person. Anyways I know this is temporary .

Magic Shoes
I remember my fellow LLers at the mics used to laugh at my shoes with the outsole , well this is no different here in Australia. When I am in the malls, kids come to me and ask what happened to me so it is an awkward situation. Today I am actually getting tailored shoes for my small leg so I hope these shoes would be more discrete!

X Rays and Photos
Lastly I will attach some photos and X rays so maybe one of you would like to provide any opinions. You can also message me in my inbox if you would like to keep it more private.
All the best my fellow LLers. I am just trying to figure out how to reduce the size cuz it wont let me upload them.

all the best!!!

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Hi All,

I hope everyone is having a good time wherever you are! Special greetings to my Mics comrades! Today I have decided to throw another update of my LL experience so far. In order for me to get my message across in a clear fashion, I have broken my experience in sub topics.

Limb lengthening and Fitbone device
As of now I have lengthened close to 3.8cm however as per clicks I have only lengthened around 3 cm which it means my Fitbone device is working faster than it what it says. I believe this is the opposite problem that the great majority here has had as normally Fitbone tends to be slower than what it indicates. Anyways, I am not going by the clicks I do daily but by my fortnightly X rays.

Discomfort and pain
This is a much desired topic I wanted to talk about because although my pain today is nothing compared to the pain on my first three weeks post operation, I would still like to say that there is some pain however this is low and at times this could be called discomfort. Pain still comes at night specially when I have hectic days. As I mentioned above, I strongly believe my Fitbone is working faster for which this could be the cause of some pressure I feel in the night as I think three clicks may be equivalent to four clicks. Ohh I also don't feel the same level of stiffness I once felt even up to the day I left Spain and even my knee bending is about 110 degrees.

At this stage I would probably say that in my case it would have been better to do one-stage limb lengthening as my performance at work is not the same as before and often times I am tired and I have to call in sick. I think I would have been better off just resigning, do LL, and then come back after 4 months, as I am planning to resign from my job in a few weeks anyways.

As a final note on this subject, little importance is given to the mental preparation for this surgery when this requires a strong mindset and focus. Sometimes I feel anxiety not being able to do what I was used to do, especially because I am a very active person. Anyways I know this is temporary .

Magic Shoes
I remember my fellow LLers at the mics used to laugh at my shoes with the outsole , well this is no different here in Australia. When I am in the malls, kids come to me and ask what happened to me so it is an awkward situation. Today I am actually getting tailored shoes for my small leg so I hope these shoes would be more discrete!

X Rays and Photos
Lastly I will attach some photos and X rays so maybe one of you would like to provide any opinions. You can also message me in my inbox if you would like to keep it more private.
All the best my fellow LLers. I am just trying to figure out how to reduce the size cuz it wont let me upload them.

all the best!!!

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Posted on Nov 2, 2017, 1:10 pm

#32

Quote from: U only live once on November 01, 2017, 08:15:23 AMHi All,

I hope everyone is having a good time wherever you are! Special greetings to my Mics comrades! Today I have decided to throw another update of my LL experience so far. In order for me to get my message across in a clear fashion, I have broken my experience in sub topics.

Limb lengthening and Fitbone device
As of now I have lengthened close to 3.8cm however as per clicks I have only lengthened around 3 cm which it means my Fitbone device is working faster than it what it says. I believe this is the opposite problem that the great majority here has had as normally Fitbone tends to be slower than what it indicates. Anyways, I am not going by the clicks I do daily but by my fortnightly X rays.
Are you sure about the 3.8 cm?
It seems quite a lot!

Discomfort and pain
This is a much desired topic I wanted to talk about because although my pain today is nothing compared to the pain on my first three weeks post operation, I would still like to say that there is some pain however this is low and at times this could be called discomfort. Pain still comes at night specially when I have hectic days. As I mentioned above, I strongly believe my Fitbone is working faster for which this could be the cause of some pressure I feel in the night as I think three clicks may be equivalent to four clicks. Ohh I also don't feel the same level of stiffness I once felt even up to the day I left Spain and even my knee bending is about 110 degrees.

Just do less clicks to lengthen more slowely.

At this stage I would probably say that in my case it would have been better to do one-stage limb lengthening as my performance at work is not the same as before and often times I am tired and I have to call in sick. I think I would have been better off just resigning, do LL, and then come back after 4 months, as I am planning to resign from my job in a few weeks anyways.

I agree. Much better to get it done asap.

As a final note on this subject, little importance is given to the mental preparation for this surgery when this requires a strong mindset and focus. Sometimes I feel anxiety not being able to do what I was used to do, especially because I am a very active person. Anyways I know this is temporary .

Magic Shoes
I remember my fellow LLers at the mics used to laugh at my shoes with the outsole , well this is no different here in Australia. When I am in the malls, kids come to me and ask what happened to me so it is an awkward situation. Today I am actually getting tailored shoes for my small leg so I hope these shoes would be more discrete!

X Rays and Photos
Lastly I will attach some photos and X rays so maybe one of you would like to provide any opinions. You can also message me in my inbox if you would like to keep it more private.
All the best my fellow LLers. I am just trying to figure out how to reduce the size cuz it wont let me upload them.

use https://imgur.com/

all the best!!!

Edit Post

Quote from: U only live once on November 01, 2017, 08:15:23 AMHi All,

I hope everyone is having a good time wherever you are! Special greetings to my Mics comrades! Today I have decided to throw another update of my LL experience so far. In order for me to get my message across in a clear fashion, I have broken my experience in sub topics.

Limb lengthening and Fitbone device
As of now I have lengthened close to 3.8cm however as per clicks I have only lengthened around 3 cm which it means my Fitbone device is working faster than it what it says. I believe this is the opposite problem that the great majority here has had as normally Fitbone tends to be slower than what it indicates. Anyways, I am not going by the clicks I do daily but by my fortnightly X rays.
Are you sure about the 3.8 cm?
It seems quite a lot!

Discomfort and pain
This is a much desired topic I wanted to talk about because although my pain today is nothing compared to the pain on my first three weeks post operation, I would still like to say that there is some pain however this is low and at times this could be called discomfort. Pain still comes at night specially when I have hectic days. As I mentioned above, I strongly believe my Fitbone is working faster for which this could be the cause of some pressure I feel in the night as I think three clicks may be equivalent to four clicks. Ohh I also don't feel the same level of stiffness I once felt even up to the day I left Spain and even my knee bending is about 110 degrees.

Just do less clicks to lengthen more slowely.

At this stage I would probably say that in my case it would have been better to do one-stage limb lengthening as my performance at work is not the same as before and often times I am tired and I have to call in sick. I think I would have been better off just resigning, do LL, and then come back after 4 months, as I am planning to resign from my job in a few weeks anyways.

I agree. Much better to get it done asap.

As a final note on this subject, little importance is given to the mental preparation for this surgery when this requires a strong mindset and focus. Sometimes I feel anxiety not being able to do what I was used to do, especially because I am a very active person. Anyways I know this is temporary .

Magic Shoes
I remember my fellow LLers at the mics used to laugh at my shoes with the outsole , well this is no different here in Australia. When I am in the malls, kids come to me and ask what happened to me so it is an awkward situation. Today I am actually getting tailored shoes for my small leg so I hope these shoes would be more discrete!

X Rays and Photos
Lastly I will attach some photos and X rays so maybe one of you would like to provide any opinions. You can also message me in my inbox if you would like to keep it more private.
All the best my fellow LLers. I am just trying to figure out how to reduce the size cuz it wont let me upload them.

use https://imgur.com/

all the best!!!

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Posted on Nov 2, 2017, 1:10 pm

#33

Quote from: U only live once on November 01, 2017, 08:15:23 AMHi All,

I hope everyone is having a good time wherever you are! Special greetings to my Mics comrades! Today I have decided to throw another update of my LL experience so far. In order for me to get my message across in a clear fashion, I have broken my experience in sub topics.

Limb lengthening and Fitbone device
As of now I have lengthened close to 3.8cm however as per clicks I have only lengthened around 3 cm which it means my Fitbone device is working faster than it what it says. I believe this is the opposite problem that the great majority here has had as normally Fitbone tends to be slower than what it indicates. Anyways, I am not going by the clicks I do daily but by my fortnightly X rays.
Are you sure about the 3.8 cm?
It seems quite a lot!

Discomfort and pain
This is a much desired topic I wanted to talk about because although my pain today is nothing compared to the pain on my first three weeks post operation, I would still like to say that there is some pain however this is low and at times this could be called discomfort. Pain still comes at night specially when I have hectic days. As I mentioned above, I strongly believe my Fitbone is working faster for which this could be the cause of some pressure I feel in the night as I think three clicks may be equivalent to four clicks. Ohh I also don't feel the same level of stiffness I once felt even up to the day I left Spain and even my knee bending is about 110 degrees.

Just do less clicks to lengthen more slowely.

At this stage I would probably say that in my case it would have been better to do one-stage limb lengthening as my performance at work is not the same as before and often times I am tired and I have to call in sick. I think I would have been better off just resigning, do LL, and then come back after 4 months, as I am planning to resign from my job in a few weeks anyways.

I agree. Much better to get it done asap.

As a final note on this subject, little importance is given to the mental preparation for this surgery when this requires a strong mindset and focus. Sometimes I feel anxiety not being able to do what I was used to do, especially because I am a very active person. Anyways I know this is temporary .

Magic Shoes
I remember my fellow LLers at the mics used to laugh at my shoes with the outsole , well this is no different here in Australia. When I am in the malls, kids come to me and ask what happened to me so it is an awkward situation. Today I am actually getting tailored shoes for my small leg so I hope these shoes would be more discrete!

X Rays and Photos
Lastly I will attach some photos and X rays so maybe one of you would like to provide any opinions. You can also message me in my inbox if you would like to keep it more private.
All the best my fellow LLers. I am just trying to figure out how to reduce the size cuz it wont let me upload them.

use https://imgur.com/

all the best!!!

Edit Post

Quote from: U only live once on November 01, 2017, 08:15:23 AMHi All,

I hope everyone is having a good time wherever you are! Special greetings to my Mics comrades! Today I have decided to throw another update of my LL experience so far. In order for me to get my message across in a clear fashion, I have broken my experience in sub topics.

Limb lengthening and Fitbone device
As of now I have lengthened close to 3.8cm however as per clicks I have only lengthened around 3 cm which it means my Fitbone device is working faster than it what it says. I believe this is the opposite problem that the great majority here has had as normally Fitbone tends to be slower than what it indicates. Anyways, I am not going by the clicks I do daily but by my fortnightly X rays.
Are you sure about the 3.8 cm?
It seems quite a lot!

Discomfort and pain
This is a much desired topic I wanted to talk about because although my pain today is nothing compared to the pain on my first three weeks post operation, I would still like to say that there is some pain however this is low and at times this could be called discomfort. Pain still comes at night specially when I have hectic days. As I mentioned above, I strongly believe my Fitbone is working faster for which this could be the cause of some pressure I feel in the night as I think three clicks may be equivalent to four clicks. Ohh I also don't feel the same level of stiffness I once felt even up to the day I left Spain and even my knee bending is about 110 degrees.

Just do less clicks to lengthen more slowely.

At this stage I would probably say that in my case it would have been better to do one-stage limb lengthening as my performance at work is not the same as before and often times I am tired and I have to call in sick. I think I would have been better off just resigning, do LL, and then come back after 4 months, as I am planning to resign from my job in a few weeks anyways.

I agree. Much better to get it done asap.

As a final note on this subject, little importance is given to the mental preparation for this surgery when this requires a strong mindset and focus. Sometimes I feel anxiety not being able to do what I was used to do, especially because I am a very active person. Anyways I know this is temporary .

Magic Shoes
I remember my fellow LLers at the mics used to laugh at my shoes with the outsole , well this is no different here in Australia. When I am in the malls, kids come to me and ask what happened to me so it is an awkward situation. Today I am actually getting tailored shoes for my small leg so I hope these shoes would be more discrete!

X Rays and Photos
Lastly I will attach some photos and X rays so maybe one of you would like to provide any opinions. You can also message me in my inbox if you would like to keep it more private.
All the best my fellow LLers. I am just trying to figure out how to reduce the size cuz it wont let me upload them.

use https://imgur.com/

all the best!!!

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U

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Posted on Nov 17, 2017, 9:11 pm

#34

Hi all,

Just a correction from my previous post, I said that i was about 3.8cm , it was my mistake I was only on 3 cm as of 30 Oct 2017.

Please see links below:
30 Oct 2017
https://imgur.com/RtxXd8n

17 Nov 2017
https://imgur.com/ZWl5EZH
https://imgur.com/bEixtDs
https://imgur.com/shzyJyH
https://imgur.com/Tesx3vq
https://imgur.com/RBDdt44
https://imgur.com/hGqQEKG
https://imgur.com/2A2txzc
https://imgur.com/CUiNqPw

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Posted on Nov 26, 2017, 5:22 pm

#35

Hey, man, rooting for you and that you have a nice, speedy recovery. All the best.

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U

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Posted on Jan 10, 2018, 10:27 am

#36

Hi all,

Photos as of 30 Dec 2017. No news so far.
my only update so far is that my knee is very crackling! It does not hurt but it cracks every 5/10 min ? anyone going through the same?

https://imgur.com/a/ZImsv

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Posted on Jan 10, 2018, 6:22 pm

#37

Quote from: U only live once on January 10, 2018, 10:27:03 AMHi all,

Photos as of 30 Dec 2017. No news so far.
my only update so far is that my knee is very crackling! It does not hurt but it cracks every 5/10 min ? anyone going through the same?

https://imgur.com/a/ZImsv

Hello U only live once,

Happy to hear that you are continuing to progress. How many CMs are you at currently ? What has the doctor said about the cracking in the knee? I read in another journal here that it's normal and that it goes away quickly during consolidation.

Wishing you well.

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Posted on Jan 12, 2018, 1:25 pm

#38

Hi LAgrowin,

I stopped my lengthening before Christmas at 5.35 cm. I haven't asked my doctor just yet since it did not bother me. Also I have been too busy at work that whenever I finish I just wanted to come home and sleep. However last time I spoke to my doctor everything else seems fine, I mean, according to plan.

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Posted on Jan 13, 2018, 1:15 am

#39

Quote from: U only live once on January 10, 2018, 10:27:03 AM
my only update so far is that my knee is very crackling! It does not hurt but it cracks every 5/10 min ? anyone going through the same?

https://imgur.com/a/ZImsv
I’ve gone through the same. You should exercise your quadriceps both in strength and flexibility.

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Posted on Jan 13, 2018, 12:29 pm

#40

Thanks TallerNacho,

In the last three weeks I haven't exercise much at all. I didn't even have time to go the the physio but I will get back on track again.

Thanks

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