Femurs with Dr. Shahab Mahboubian - July 2020

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Whoa crazy man! Keep posting such videos, feels good to watch you do crazy stuff!

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Quote from: StrydeNailChallenge on September 04, 2021, 11:48:01 PMHey itseasy!    Long time no see, glad you showed up  here

Yes, I still feel like towering most of the people in LA public places, but let me add some of my observations related to your question:

1)  Although my real peak height is around 180.5cm, the iphone app estimates my height as 6' barefoot at night, I guess cause my hair adds to my height. Depending on the shoes I wear, I may be at 6'1" or taller.

I have gradually met more friends as LA opens up a bit. As many of us know already, guys tend to brag about their heights. I have in several occasions met friends who claimed to be 6' or 6'1", but finding out that post CLL I am taller than them! ...reminds me of President Trump claiming to be 6'3", but standing next to President Obama (who is 6'1") on almost every occasion seems shorter, haha.

2) My brain still underestimates my height as compared to others. It's very typical that I see a guy who seems taller than me when far, but when they get close to me, I am clearly taller. Not sure why my brain decides to still remember my old height and not use my current eye level and height!

3) In publics areas on the rich sides of West LA, or places that are close to colleges or universities, there are a lot more tall folks. I feel like there must be many young boys and girls above 185cm, even in LA.

4) In my professions and areas of work, it's the brain that counts and I don't think anyone would care if you are short or tall. Some of the best of us are shorter than 165cm. 

5) As I have said before, height has not been my main motivation to do this surgery, cause I never had any major issues with my height, enough to motivate me to do this surgery. It was the thought of the challenges and surprises that the CLL surgery had to offer; the fact that very few can do it successfully; and the motivation to try to make world records during the process, that made me determined to go for it at some point.

Hope this helps.

I still get those tricks that my brain plays on me. I’ll constantly see people who I think may be the same height or taller, but then I’ll get closer and notice I’m taller. I’m 6’ with no shoes now. The CLl pain is gone and I’m about to hit one year post CLL surgery soon.

I visit here every so often, but I can see how some go on with life after CLL. This forum is a valuable resource for everyone thinking about or going through CLL.

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Quote from: Dreamer57 on September 06, 2021, 03:26:26 PMWhoa crazy man! Keep posting such videos, feels good to watch you do crazy stuff!

Hey Dreamer57,
Not really crazy (and obviously I did not do it correctly, mainly cause of slippery floor and lack of practice! That video was my first try ever on jumping lunges) but thanks for your all time support!   
 
Jumping lung is a great exercise (and so is the duck walk).  I thank Want-3-inches for suggesting them.  I have already incorporated them into my daily workouts.

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Quote from: StrydeNailChallenge on September 09, 2021, 07:50:39 AMHey Dreamer57,
Not really crazy (and obviously I did not do it correctly, mainly cause of slippery floor and lack of practice! That video was my first try ever on jumping lunges) but thanks for your all time support!   
 
Jumping lung is a great exercise (and so is the duck walk).  I thank Want-3-inches for suggesting them.  I have already incorporated them into my daily workouts.

Try to do high intensity interval training if you haven't tried it already. Doing such exercises (jumping lunges, duck walk) in the midst of a 40 minute workout is far more difficult than doing them in isolation. The workouts usually have 45 seconds of some exercise and 15 seconds of rest and this is repeated 30 or 40 times. There are lots of youtube videos.

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Quote from: Want-3-inches on September 09, 2021, 06:41:32 PMTry to do high intensity interval training if you haven't tried it already. Doing such exercises (jumping lunges, duck walk) in the midst of a 40 minute workout is far more difficult than doing them in isolation. The workouts usually have 45 seconds of some exercise and 15 seconds of rest and this is repeated 30 or 40 times. There are lots of youtube videos.

 Thanks Want-3-inches. I already do intense exercises and part of them are in intervals. I am a believer in quick tense exercises. Specifically for someone like me who prefers non-bulky athletic body, they help a lot. I agree with you that youtube is a great source for various cardio interval workouts.

The duck walk of 60+ seconds I had report here, was after doing some exercises including 120 non-stop squats. The lunge was after some exercises and shortly after I did 120+ non-stop squats. the duck walk is not difficult at all, but I have started adding it, cause I believe it may help with some muscles. The lunge is more difficult because for a long time I did not do anything similar to it. I have added that to my routines (no hard jumping though, cause I don't want to trigger any knee issues down the road). In general change routines, would be good. So I appreciate your suggestions very much.
 

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Quote from: StrydeNailChallenge on September 04, 2021, 11:48:01 PMHey itseasy!    Long time no see, glad you showed up  here

Yes, I still feel like towering most of the people in LA public places, but let me add some of my observations related to your question:

1)  Although my real peak height is around 180.5cm, the iphone app estimates my height as 6' barefoot at night, I guess cause my hair adds to my height. Depending on the shoes I wear, I may be at 6'1" or taller.

I have gradually met more friends as LA opens up a bit. As many of us know already, guys tend to brag about their heights. I have in several occasions met friends who claimed to be 6' or 6'1", but finding out that post CLL I am taller than them! ...reminds me of President Trump claiming to be 6'3", but standing next to President Obama (who is 6'1") on almost every occasion seems shorter, haha.

2) My brain still underestimates my height as compared to others. It's very typical that I see a guy who seems taller than me when far, but when they get close to me, I am clearly taller. Not sure why my brain decides to still remember my old height and not use my current eye level and height!

3) In publics areas on the rich sides of West LA, or places that are close to colleges or universities, there are a lot more tall folks. I feel like there must be many young boys and girls above 185cm, even in LA.

4) In my professions and areas of work, it's the brain that counts and I don't think anyone would care if you are short or tall. Some of the best of us are shorter than 165cm. 

5) As I have said before, height has not been my main motivation to do this surgery, cause I never had any major issues with my height, enough to motivate me to do this surgery. It was the thought of the challenges and surprises that the CLL surgery had to offer; the fact that very few can do it successfully; and the motivation to try to make world records during the process, that made me determined to go for it at some point.

Hope this helps.

I would like to add two more observations:

6) While walking/jogging in the streets, I find all sedan and some suv/truck cars as short! It's interesting how 8cm can make a big difference for my brain, when it comes to car heights, yet when it comes to people, it typically overestimates their height. I can't figure out why!

7) I think Queen mattress length of 80 inches would be sufficient for someone around 180cm tall; however 75 inch full size mattresses (i.e.,  length of 6' 3") could be short, cause lying on your belly your feet position can extend your height to a level that 75 inches may not be high enough to provide a pleasant sleep. I recommend queen or king for those close to 180cm and above.
Hope this helps.   

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Quote from: itseasy on September 07, 2021, 01:21:51 AMI still get those tricks that my brain plays on me. I’ll constantly see people who I think may be the same height or taller, but then I’ll get closer and notice I’m taller. I’m 6’ with no shoes now. The CLl pain is gone and I’m about to hit one year post CLL surgery soon.

I visit here every so often, but I can see how some go on with life after CLL. This forum is a valuable resource for everyone thinking about or going through CLL.

Good to know you are doing well. I also visit here once in a while. Take care. 

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Quote from: StrydeNailChallenge on September 10, 2021, 08:08:13 PMGood to know you are doing well. I also visit here once in a while. Take care.

Thanks Stryde. One of the things I’d like to share with prospective CLL’rs is that this process and journey is truly a test. When it comes to challenges, it tests your physical ability, mind, soul and your determination/perseverance on achieving what you want regarding CLL.

It’s diaries like these that demonstrate that things of this intensity can be done. For me personally, it was one of the biggest challenges I’ve ever had because it tests you on so many levels.

Now, with that being said, I can kind of remember the times where I wanted to stop or I questioned myself on what have I done or got my self into during distraction phase. But, I can tell you right now that those are distant memories and I can’t totally remember the pains or mental state I was in at the time. This should tell you something....you will end up coming out the other side happy with your achievement and you will feel totally normal doing your day to day things, feeling like a normal walking person, you’ll just be taller now. You’ll even often forget that you’ve even had a major surgery. That’s a fact!

Was it worth it? Yes, every single penny. No regrets!!!!

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Quote from: itseasy on September 11, 2021, 08:27:29 AMThanks Stryde. One of the things I’d like to share with prospective CLL’rs is that this process and journey is truly a test. When it comes to challenges, it tests your physical ability, mind, soul and your determination/perseverance on achieving what you want regarding CLL.

It’s diaries like these that demonstrate that things of this intensity can be done. For me personally, it was one of the biggest challenges I’ve ever had because it tests you on so many levels.

Now, with that being said, I can kind of remember the times where I wanted to stop or I questioned myself on what have I done or got my self into during distraction phase. But, I can tell you right now that those are distant memories and I can’t totally remember the pains or mental state I was in at the time. This should tell you something....you will end up coming out the other side happy with your achievement and you will feel totally normal doing your day to day things, feeling like a normal walking person, you’ll just be taller now. You’ll even often forget that you’ve even had a major surgery. That’s a fact!

Was it worth it? Yes, every single penny. No regrets!!!!

Thanks itseasy! I second you!   
Just one more note: You and I and many other CLL'ers have had a happy version of the CLL journey. The prospective CLL'ers should be very careful in planning for theirs to minimize complications. Here in the US things are fairly easy. You choose any of the well-known doctors and you will most likely be set with almost everything (hospital, reliable resolution of potential complications down the road, etc.).
Those going to other countries, should do a lot of research beyond this forum to make sure they have everything right (reliable doctor, equipment, postop care, etc.) otherwise, complications might at least take a couple years of your life with pain and regret.     

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This gives us a lot of confidence! Thanks!... I have this weird question...

Now that they ream our femurs bones to put nails...once the nails/rods are removed...do our bones remain hollow for life time? Or the bone marrow re-generates back?


Also after the removal of scews....does our bone remain with holes or are those holes healed later?


Maybe ask this on your next visit!