Femurs in Athens with Giotikas mid Jan 23

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Good Luck on your journey ! What’s your lengthening goal? And have you booked with Novotel yet? How long are you planning on staying?

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I intend to stay 6 weeks, I want to go to 7cm at least.

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So did you already meet Dr Giotikas? Or is meeting before surgery (I mean weeks/months before) even needed?

What kind queue Giotikas has? Is that 5 weeks fastest possible schedule?

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Looks like we got a little winter Athens crew in this thread.  Since I'm assuming this is new to everyone, let's list things that we think might be helpful.  I saw in a couple other threads that having a grabber to be able to reach things is helpful. 

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The rehab in included while you're in Athens. I plan to stay alone, although some of my friends want to visit.  I think I'll wait until the second month so it's a little less embarrassing. 

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There is a free initial 15 minute consultation and then a 45 minute consultation that costs 200 Euro.  Both can be done by zoom.  I just booked mine for mid January and they offered me a few dates so doesn't seem like there would be a huge wait.  They recommend you book at least 6 weeks in advance of the surgery date.  Not sure if that's be cause they want you to do the stretching for 6 weeks or to ensure availability.  My guess is that you could probably do it with a lot less notice, but honestly, I think you probably need a few weeks just to make sure it's not an impulsive decision. 

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Have you already paid the full deposit?

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Quote from: thankscience on December 09, 2022, 02:52:36 PMHave you already paid the full deposit?

Paid today.

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Quote from: oldiebuttbaddie on December 09, 2022, 03:37:36 AMWill see how it goes. I’d love to do 7-8, but I’m incredibly inflexible and a bit old so not sure how my body will hold up.

There have been some guys in 40s and 50s who have had good results so it isn't set in stone that age will be a hindrance. Unless you are one of those guys who is like 33 but refers to themselves as old.

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What is average age for LL then ?