Quote from: Highest on March 09, 2021, 02:07:34 AMWhat an unusual diary. Does your husband's height bother you at all?
I married him and had babies for him. Does this answer your question?
To be candid - I think he's doing this for our relationship in large (punny) part. The decision is not coming from my side though. He's more attracted to ME when he feels taller. (I think he's hot all the time.) Height is such a mindtrap I think for guys. I've had the opposite issue -- on a dance floor, I was always the giant human surrounded by small people dancing in my girl group. But for guys, there is more validation, and more confidence at a taller height. Husband is very smart and very capable. Because this surgery is relatively low-risk, because he's working remotely right now, and because I was supportive, he figured this was a good time to do it so we could enjoy boating this summer.
I actually volunteered to lose an inch if it was that important to him, but he figured since I had the babies he could take this one for the team. 
Femurs + Tibias with Dr Paley Feb 2021
Surgery: St Mary's Hospital and the first Four Days
I'm going to try to catch up quickly to present day so I'll do a few entries at a time.
Husband went into surgery and came out about six hours later. During the surgery itself, they place the nails and then test in the operating room. Apparently one nail bent during placement. They pulled that nail out, and put in a second nail. The second nail was tested and actually was not working, so they pulled THAT one out and put in a third. I'll have to share some photos -- because that leg looks like they beat it with a stick.
They took him to a recovery room for several hours where the post-surgery patients cry about their life choices. [Yes, they all cry. They've just broken their bones - on purchase.] When the nurses brought him to his room at about 3pm, they didn't bring his personal items with him. I called the hospital several times and got progress updates (Covid protocol allows vistors but we have a newborn) . Eventually they connected me to his room where he was confused and out of it and just wanted his phone. It took a number of phone calls and finally escalating to the hospital manager to finally get his personal items up to his room at about 11pm.
Couple of things to know about the hospital:
The drugs they give you are timed, but they're administered "as needed". What that effectively means is that you'll start feeling pain, and then you'll ask a nurse for drugs. During this particular weekend the nurses were overwhelmed, and so in some cases it took longer than an hour for them to get back. I recommend that you do what any good maternity ward will do, and ask to have the time of your last dose written on the whiteboard along with when you can take the next pill. Proactively call to get your next dose of meds.
Peeing. It's a real thing. Husband was in significant pain, and asked for help. Nurses disappeared for a few hours before getting permission to put in a catheter. 40oz came out once that was in. If you can pee post surgery, you're awesome. If you can't on that first day, be proactive and get a catheter for a day. I just can't imagine hold in that much.
St. Mary's is not my favorite hospital. I would never choose that as my surgery site. There's a lack of coordination between nurse care. On the day of discharge, a new nurse came in and gave a bunch of meds on an empty stomach and husband ended up puking and getting crazy dehydrated and ended up staying overnight one more time for a total of four nights.
You start walking the day after surgery. Husband checked in with me and was proud to be the first person post-surgery to lap the floor. I say "walking" but I more mean something like "very old, very feeble person slowly inching forward with their walker." The ability to lift your leg is gone.
If pain is overwhelming, they have IV morphine. Husband used that twice to sleep and the rest of the time was on oral medication.
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That's shocking ... 3rd attempt with 1.. Nail..
And poor patient care..
Yes shocking indeed; thanks though for the unvarnished truth and straight scoop. Appreciate the updates. Best to you all as the journey continues 👍
Did your husband get his cadmium levels tested? Another poster on a different thread said his cadmium levels after Stryde implantation were higher than healthy levels.
Very poor patient care and one nail three times , I think this diary going to expose dr. Paley. who think he is perfect dr.
Quote from: MarriedUp on March 09, 2021, 08:50:19 PM
Because this surgery is relatively low-risk, because he's working remotely right now, and because I was supportive, he figured this was a good time to do it so we could enjoy boating this summer.
Please tell me one another commonly performed cosmetic procedure less riskier than this one..The risk of bad/severe complications is less than 5% but the severity can vary..I wish your husband a safe LL journey though..
Would really also be curious to see how a weight-bearing nail was possibly bent during its placement?😳...Again wishing you all a safe journey 👍
Very interesting diary - keep us posted!
Quote from: more on March 10, 2021, 09:59:46 AMVery poor patient care and one nail three times , I think this diary going to expose dr. Paley. who think he is perfect dr.
Stop expecting perfect outcomes for everyone, things go wrong sometimes but it can be fixed, thats just life for you pal.
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