FINALLY FIXING MY LEFT LEG WITH DR. MONEGAL IN BARCELONA- JULY 2,2015

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my biggest issue is not fixed

my achilles

until that gets resolved, by therapy or shortening... im screwed


hard to go downstairs even

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well... must say im not better


this isnt a matter of just walking either...  it does not improve my situation at all

My left leg is as bad as ever... might be a  length discrepancy now too... noticeable limp

I have no power... Hard to describe how   much of a hindrance this...  It  takes me so much metabolic energy to walk... it's awful

I'm disabled now... My right leg,  its ok, think it might be able to get near totally fixed, but not sure

but my left leg is disabled...  can't generate any power.... it's awful

Ask them for specifics, and you get nothing in reply...

Getting my leg fixed in spain was a a waste .

My walking has not improved at all....  I don't think any bone operation is going to fix my issue... my tendons and ankle are shot..

physical therapy and more walking will fix my muscle issues,... such as quads, hamstrings...  but it's not fixing my destroyed achilles, or my nerve damage, or the bone issues I still have with my left leg....

I know so many people... honestly, very few did much pt.....  and they're better than me

Nothing is fixing my left leg issues... I'm sure......  Even Bagirov basically admitted as much...

I'm just looking forward to getting  a prosthesis... yes, my leg is that bad.... I can probably generate maybe 35% of the power I used to

That is not an exaggeration either... it's  that bad

walking is a chore now... used to be something I did for pleasure

just kinda depressed.... Not exactly happy about prosthesis, but I know it will generate much more torque than my current lower leg

Do not get this surgery

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Quote from: crimsontide on February 05, 2016, 12:38:36 AMwell... must say im not better


this isnt a matter of just walking either...  it does not improve my situation at all

My left leg is as bad as ever... might be a  length discrepancy now too... noticeable limp

I have no power... Hard to describe how   much of a hindrance this...  It  takes me so much metabolic energy to walk... it's awful

I'm disabled now... My right leg,  its ok, think it might be able to get near totally fixed, but not sure

but my left leg is disabled...  can't generate any power.... it's awful

Ask them for specifics, and you get nothing in reply...

Getting my leg fixed in spain was a a waste .

My walking has not improved at all....  I don't think any bone operation is going to fix my issue... my tendons and ankle are shot..

physical therapy and more walking will fix my muscle issues,... such as quads, hamstrings...  but it's not fixing my destroyed achilles, or my nerve damage, or the bone issues I still have with my left leg....

I know so many people... honestly, very few did much pt.....  and they're better than me

Nothing is fixing my left leg issues... I'm sure......  Even Bagirov basically admitted as much...

I'm just looking forward to getting  a prosthesis... yes, my leg is that bad.... I can probably generate maybe 35% of the power I used to

That is not an exaggeration either... it's  that bad

walking is a chore now... used to be something I did for pleasure

just kinda depressed.... Not exactly happy about prosthesis, but I know it will generate much more torque than my current lower leg

Do not get this surgery

Contact Catagni ASAP!! He knows about lower legs more than you can imagine. E-mail now or call his office tommorow and explain to him your situation.
  Keep strong crimson

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I've contacted him numerous times

 he just told me that  he's done achilles lengthening many times, and  no issues

He told me last time I'd have to go see him for him to give a better diagnosis

Just can't afford another  expensive surgery right now... Maybe in a few months, but not now

I feel like I'm fked...  achilles  and ankle are gone... along with nerve damage, etc

nerve damage is very difficult to treat after a year

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Dr Shah is the worst... Why I listened to him... I should have my iq checked

I am now very knowledgeable about  achilles lengthening, but I wasn't before... I was just so miserable from my awful equinus... would have  listened to anyone that said they'd fix it with no  issues

When Shah lengthened my achilles... he  used a sliding technique

It basically means he cut the tendon, and slid a part of it down... Think about that... the tendon is now much thinner, and much longer... it is not possible that the tendon isn't much weaker now...it's thinner and longer

He told me  no loss of power... right after surgery said at least 1 grade...

I asked Paley about this, if I could recover to 90%

  and he said no

He's right about this, from everything I've experienced.... I had this on both legs too

I wish I could upload photos, so I could show the board my achilles scar

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Quote from: crimsontide on February 05, 2016, 12:52:56 AMI've contacted him numerous times

 he just told me that  he's done achilles lengthening many times, and  no issues

He told me last time I'd have to go see him for him to give a better diagnosis

Just can't afford another  expensive surgery right now... Maybe in a few months, but not now

I feel like I'm fked...  achilles  and ankle are gone... along with nerve damage, etc

nerve damage is very difficult to treat after a year

 Maybe you can get insurence to help you with your problem since you are not doing a cosmetic procedure but a limb saving one?

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not sure


I wish I could upload a photo to show everyone my left achilles scar

then you guys would see the reality of my situation

Even monegal said oh my god when he saw it... he tried to be nice about it, but he was shocked by  how big it is

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Well why can't you upload a picture?

Also, I'm really sorry for your problems mate. But at least try to have a consultation with an expert like Paley. I know you've talked but still...worth giving it a shot. I'm sorry you had to give a harsh reality of LL

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can't just upload photos here

 needs to be hosted by another site

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I mean it's not that hard...just go to imgur and make a quick upload..