8 days post OP i feel so much better. I can walk really fast with the walker at home and really normally, i just limp a lilttle bit forward to out strenght on my arms, i’m scared that after 9 months i will have some duck ass. The only problem is sleeping but w/e, is prob going to get better that to
I will start the lengthening the 20th of this month and will meet Dr Pili again for the first time after the surgery the 22th, where he will remove my stitches and i think i will have my first X-ray post OP
Started the distraction phase yesterday, i have to turn 3 times each day for a total amount of 0,75mm everyday.
Yesterday after the 3rd turn the side of my right leg was really in pain until today morning and today it was the same, only after the 3rd turn and only on the right leg, i wonder what’s that, i guess nerves trying to get used to the lenghtening, thing is it dosn’t happen in the slightest with the left leg and i’m only on my second day
Congratulations for starting the distraction phase!
From other diaries I've read, it looks like most people has a "weak leg" that hurts the most and needs more stretching.
Are you going to a physiotherapist or stretching on your own at home? if so, does it hurt more on the right leg?
Quote from: Nameless on June 29, 2019, 01:28:02 PMCongratulations for starting the distraction phase!
From other diaries I've read, it looks like most people has a "weak leg" that hurts the most and needs more stretching.
Are you going to a physiotherapist or stretching on your own at home? if so, does it hurt more on the right leg?
Hi, every possible pain i had lasted for 3 days after the distraction phase started, right now i don’t have any kind of pain and my legs are even in terms on strenght.
Dr Pili gave me a coupld of exercises to do at home, i had some difficulty doing them but now i can do any possible type of movement i did before the the surgery.
Right now i’m at +7,5mm
Good to hear man!
Keep going, I will definitely follow your progress.
Good luck man ,you almost there .
What does AtL mean ?
Thanks
Quote from: Aedi on June 29, 2019, 06:45:51 PMGood luck man ,you almost there .
What does AtL mean ?
Thanks
Achilles’ tendon lengthening
Best to avoid it because it results in decrease in physical ability
Activatedx thank you .
Some doctors offer Achilles release if length way over .
Activatedx thank you for your information you really experienced . What do you think about LON ?
I’m thunking about it with dr Kelush . I can afford it in one year . Also I read about Akita he did it in India with dr sharma I think same cost . I’m more worried that nail going throw my knee . Does it leave any permanent damage to the knee ?
Quote from: Aedi on June 29, 2019, 07:00:09 PMActivatedx thank you .
Some doctors offer Achilles release if length way over .
Activatedx thank you for your information you really experienced . What do you think about LON ?
I’m thunking about it with dr Kelush . I can afford it in one year . Also I read about Akita he did it in India with dr sharma I think same cost . I’m more worried that nail going throw my knee . Does it leave any permanent damage to the knee ?
I didn’t do atl just common knowledge it decreases some physical extertion in lower legs. Lon has small risk for bone infection and knee pain. Externals are safer but very hard to live with. Personally I’m doing stryde it is a lot more expensive
The way I look at it is with stryde I can return to work much earlier so the difference I save in recovery time translates to money
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