Femoral Lengthening with Dr. Paley

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Quote from: lurker1 on April 26, 2018, 01:40:42 PMGlad to hear the good news!

Thank you!

Quote from: lurker1 on April 26, 2018, 01:40:42 PMDoes Dr. Paley allow lengthening at home? I have family in Tampa, and it would cut down on living expenses if I could stay with them.

Absolutely not. He will not operate on you if you are not willing to come to PT at Paley Institute. The only exception he will make is if there is a hurricane coming and we might be w.o power for a few days AND you are at risk for premature consolidation. Then he will let you lengthen at home for the duration of the storm/after effects (this really happened. I had LL in September during hurricane season). Otherwise, no.

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Quote from: Purushrottam on April 26, 2018, 01:44:41 PMAbsolutely not. He will not operate on you if you are not willing to come to PT at Paley Institute. The only exception he will make is if there is a hurricane coming and we might be w.o power for a few days AND you are at risk for premature consolidation. Then he will let you lengthen at home for the duration of the storm/after effects (this really happened. I had LL in September during hurricane season). Otherwise, no.

Good to know. Thanks for the reply.

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No update. I just can't believe how big of a freaking difference 2.7 inches makes in terms of attractiveness. I was expecting there to be some slight improvement but it's way more than I expected. I actually feel attractive now. I've never felt this way in my life before. I feel like I'm on top of the world.

I can't see why anyone who was complication free would regret doing this.

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Wow, I missed your update about your new job. Incredible salary, and lower cost of living... Congrats! Makes your decision to do CLL an even easier pill to swallow.

Glad that you're feeling good, to be on top of the world. I hope to start climbing that mountain soon.

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This whole diary is super inspirational. A reminder to everyone interested in this surgery to get their sh!t together if you havn't already.

You're living the dream brother

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Quote from: Android on May 03, 2018, 01:27:54 AMWow, I missed your update about your new job. Incredible salary, and lower cost of living... Congrats! Makes your decision to do CLL an even easier pill to swallow.

Glad that you're feeling good, to be on top of the world. I hope to start climbing that mountain soon.

Haha I snuck that info in a minor update. Thanks man! Blessed to have picked a profession that offers such flexibility/opportunities. Good luck on your journey, and keep us updated!

Quote from: Zeo on May 03, 2018, 05:06:12 AMThis whole diary is super inspirational. A reminder to everyone interested in this surgery to get their sh!t together if you havn't already.

You're living the dream brother

Wow, thats very flattering, thank you! Yes I do want to add, before doing this surgery, ask yourself if you have optimized your life to the fullest extent possible (job/career, personality, etc).

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Sounds like things are going well.  Puru - I sent you a PM.

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Quote from: FormerKidd on May 08, 2018, 02:13:03 AMSounds like things are going well.  Puru - I sent you a PM.

Answered!

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Small update:

Jogging no longer feels weird. Not working out as much as before due to my new job. My flexibility is getting pretty good. I walk 4-6 miles everyday (walk to and from work/etc). My next goal is to run 10 minutes nonstop on a treadmill at 6 mph with a 2.0 incline.

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Hey Puru,

I hope to begin consolidation soon.  I didn't see too much from you in the interim, do you have any advice/suggestions for that phase?  You were cleared to walk after six weeks, correct?  How long did it take you to be able to bend your knees fully again and pull them to your chest, .etc?