Hey evolution,
For supplements, from what I've read you should take a lot of protein (some people use protein powder and protein bars). also you should discuss calcium with Dr. Paley just in case it gives you early consolidation or something like that.
also there is a thread for painkillers by LL patients here: http://www.limblengtheningforum.com/index.php?topic=293.0
Quote from: Pilor on October 05, 2018, 06:05:44 AMWhy do you fight taking pain medication? Pain medication is strongly recommanded because it helps you recover, do the physio and get some sleep. In this case the pro strongly outweight the cons. Only reason I see to not take pain meds if you have a history of drug abuse.
I have to agree. Without sufficient pain killers your muscular skeletal system will start to adjust your stance and movement for the pain. This will cause uneven distribution of load and lead to more pain elsewhere. This in turn will quickly reduce the effectiveness of your recovery. I note that many LLers take pain killers before the physio to get the most of it which is probably a good idea.
MyEvolution, I too would like to know what sized nails you were given? My understanding is that only the 11.5mm nail is currently available - is this true?
Hey MyEvolution, i'd really appreciate it if you would let us know what diameter of Stryde you currently have in your femurs, and what diameter you will have in your tibias.
There is the 10mm, the 11.5mm, and the 13mm. All three diameters are currently available and all three have different weight bearing limits.
A video of you during physical therapy would be so helpful and informative. Please consider posting. Thanks.
Quote from: JohnOdin link=topic=9104.msg95984#msg95984 also there is a thread for painkillers by LL patients here: http://www.limblengtheningforum.com/index.php?topic=293.0[/quoteOmg thank you so much!! This is exactly what I need. It’s not that i refuse pain killers i simply have 0 experience using them. I’ve never used a pain killer in my life up till this point. Any time i had a head ache or injury i just dealt with it clearly that doesnt work here
Yes i can post a physio video for yall I have plenty of them 
Quote from: Leggs on October 05, 2018, 03:07:43 PMHey MyEvolution, i'd really appreciate it if you would let us know what diameter of Stryde you currently have in your femurs, and what diameter you will have in your tibias.
There is the 10mm, the 11.5mm, and the 13mm. All three diameters are currently available and all..
Hey sorry for forgetting to address this, I will ask the next chance I get I promise
LMFAO at the two posters begging you to not make videos about LL haha
Guys like them just transfer their stress from feeling short to having to hide that they did LL and worry someone might find out. Funniest part about it is one of those two posters said and I quote, would sell their house to do LL lol do what you want man, if you want to do videos do it, don't let a bunch of insecure guys with deceptive intentions tell you not to do a video for their benefit.
Hi myevolution,
How long before the surgery date did you book the surgery and how long before exactly did you pay for it?
Like you, I am not American and I am thinking about consulting Dr. Paley first, before scheduling the surgery. Do you think it will be possible to do this in one visit? It's a very long trip for me, and I would rather not do it twice.
Like I go to Florida on 1st Feb, meet Dr Paley and then schedule the surgery for 15th Feb and pay for it in full.
Even though Dr Paley is well reputed, I would only feel comfortable to commit to this only after I meet him.
Thanks man!
Quote from: cool on October 07, 2018, 05:50:14 AMHi myevolution,
How long before the surgery date did you book the surgery and how long before exactly did you pay for it?
Like you, I am not American and I am thinking about consulting Dr. Paley first, before scheduling the surgery. Do you think it will be possible to do this in one visit? It's a very long trip for me, and I would rather not do it twice.
Like I go to Florida on 1st Feb, meet Dr Paley and then schedule the surgery for 15th Feb and pay for it in full.
Even though Dr Paley is well reputed, I would only feel comfortable to commit to this only after I meet him.
Thanks man!
So i seriously started planning this sometime in august. I called & wanted the surgery as early as possible since most my friends e going to school. The earliest they gave me was sep25th,
Surgery cannot be secured unless $10,000 safety deposit is made
Once the safety deposit is made full payment is due 2 weeks before surgery
Hope that helps
Call & ask questions best thing, ask for Angelique
Guys I need serious help with pain management. This pain gets worse at night where it’s at a 6-7
The best way to describe the pain is like this: imagine you injured one of your body parts. If someone were to randomally touch it, you’d jump away because it hurts in a weird way. Now imagine someone were to squeeze your injured body part on a scale of 1-10; That’s exactly the pain I feel, except sometimes it feels like someone is squeezing harder sometimes less
At night the squeeze is hard enough that i cannot sleep, & sometimes like now it’s at a 7 after I already took 5mg of OXY i cant even lay still, or sit down or stand it’s like torture. I keep moving to move the pain around but like OMG i just want it to go away
Quote from: MyEvolution on October 07, 2018, 06:44:08 AMSo i seriously started planning this sometime in august. I called & wanted the surgery as early as possible since most my friends e going to school. The earliest they gave me was sep25th,
Surgery cannot be secured unless $10,000 safety deposit is made
Once the safety deposit is made full payment is due 2 weeks before surgery
Hope that helps
Call & ask questions best thing, ask for Angelique
Thanks man. A couple more questions about what you did if I may:
1. Did you pay the 87.5 grand for surgery (87.5 - 10 advance) before meeting Dr. Paley even once?
2. A question out of paranoia: If for some reason you fall sick a few days before the surgery, would they postpone it free of charge? Or do you lose all your money? I've been feeling funny levels of anxiety these days as I plan this surgery with Dr Paley.
3. Did the hospital give you any paperwork to show the immigration officers during your entry into the country?
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