Quote from: BilateralDamage on April 05, 2014, 12:44:16 AMThat's fantastic, thanks for sharing. 
I notice your heels move forward (feet pointing outwards) when walking, is this due to tight muscles or you're still learning your gait? And sorry I don't know if you touched on this already, but what do the plastic braces do?
No problem, BD!
It's neither, my muscles are quite flexible. Same reason like I told Adriano - the braces are so thick and I tie them so hard to a avoid them sliding and falling down to my feet that they apply a pressure to my legs and the thickness makes it difficult for me to walk normally as I run out of leg space for a bit. My walking would appear completely normal had I not worn the leg braces, but it's too early (and risky) to try it. I only had to stand up without braces once to reach for the shampoo in the bathtub (I'm using the shower instead, we placed a footstool/tabouret in it for me to sit on).
The plastic braces avoid unwanted pressures to the bone and minimize the risk of fracturing the bone again while you're walking at a time when you're still not completely recovered. They also protect your legs against the possibility of someone else accidentally bumping into you while you're walking.
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Quote from: TheRisingShorty on April 05, 2014, 04:00:17 AMAmazing recovery!! Just wondering if it's normal for people to walk like this, without crutches, couple of weeks after stopping lengthening? If it is normal for majority of the people then that's awesome 
Thanks! Like MDOW said, I think so. But it's a very early and unexpected recovery in my case. A couple weeks ago, I was preparing myself to be on the wheelchair for one more month, and now I'm able to walk without the walker?! Frankly, it still amazes me. I think I owe a lot to daily PT.
congrats mate.
if I can walk like you 3 months post op I will be so lucky and happy.
I think u r going to be the next OBG.
Cant wait to see how you look in 4 weeks.
very happy for cos u give hope. I am hoping to take 3 months off work to do my femurs and I will sign up to walking like u when i return to my office at the end of the 3 months.
Your recovery highlights the big advantage of non-racheting* nails. Its really all Precise and Fitbone if you want a quick recovery.
Wow, that's amazing!!
You are allowed to walk without crutches so soon after you stopped lengthening? To good to believe it! Congrats!
Quote from: Adriano on April 05, 2014, 05:18:56 AMcongrats mate.
if I can walk like you 3 months post op I will be so lucky and happy.
I think u r going to be the next OBG.
Cant wait to see how you look in 4 weeks.
very happy for cos u give hope. I am hoping to take 3 months off work to do my femurs and I will sign up to walking like u when i return to my office at the end of the 3 months.
Your recovery highlights the big advantage of non-racheting* nails. Its really all Precise and Fitbone if you want a quick recovery.
Thanks mate!
I can only wish to be the next OBG. He had an amazing recovery despite the age factor. Skiing is still a dream for me, it feels lightyears away My recovery is very fast, but it's all relative; LL recovery is a very slow thing.
I walked along the Istanbul Bebek-Arnavutkoy coast for 2-3 hours yesterday with crutches. I had to climb up stairs and climb back down to the use the Starbucks restroom. I couldn't believe that I was able to walk for so long without getting tired - but I understood how tired I had become when I came back home and laid down. My legs were sore all afternoon.
And then I went to a restaurant/nightclub to a friend's birthday party to celebrate and meet new people and yesterday marks my first night out since my LL! I pushed myself a bit too hard yesterday so today I'm resting at home.
I completely agree with you on motorized nails vs. ratcheting nails.
Quote from: Hanna84 on April 05, 2014, 09:04:24 AMWow, that's amazing!!
You are allowed to walk without crutches so soon after you stopped lengthening? To good to believe it! Congrats!
Hey Hanna,
Thanks! I'm actually not allowed to walk without crutches, but I gave it a try The plastic leg braces offer so much support that walking without a walker or crutches is technically possible, although it's not recommended.
It's still difficult for me to walk without shoes (outside) or slippers (at home). I realized that today. My natural ballerina foot has become problematic. I need to work more on my hamstring flexibility and tendons if I want to ensure a full recovery.
Cheers,
Chris
That's amazing! Your walking is very very good, especially concerning the time after you stopped lengthening. Keep it up!
Thanks again, Hanna!
So.. How's my driving, folks? 
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Being able to go anywhere with crutches after being indoors for 3 months... It just means so much that I can't explain it with words. Here, maybe these can..
I'd like to add a few things about last night at the club and how I felt there.
It was the first time I was able to truly test my new height. The result? I'm taller than maybe 70% of women in heels, and I'm taller than 50% of men. I'm also shorter than 50% of men. But guess what? 5'8 is the Turkish male average, so the latter statistic wasn't very surprising at all! I only saw one person I already new - an old high school friend. He was one of the taller kids, and I mean noticeably taller. I was surprised to see how close I was to his eye level. I predicted that +5 cm would make me taller than almost all the women and men in the club. There was only one very tall guy, I'd say easily above 190 cm. He noticed that I was walking slowly and step by step, and was very kind to make way for me to walk through the crowded place.
My predictions might be slightly skewed since I'm not standing 100% straight with the crutches. At 172 cm though, I'm still shorter than a considerable number of guys. Do I really care now? Nah. After 3 months in a wheelchair, I definitely shouldn't 
Has LL changed my personality? Yeah maybe I'm a bit more confident and cheerful, but no, I'm still me. In terms of relationships, I'm still a family guy-type and not a swinger. I'm too young to be a family guy in the fast paced city life perhaps, but I can't help it. I feel better when I know one person in depth rather than many one night stands. I like to share everything with a woman, and I don't like to toy with peoples' feelings. It's just not me. I haven't lost my libido at all, like some other friends here reported after LL, but I still prefer to know a person better before getting into bed. I'm still a bit old-fashioned, romantic, devoted and faithful. Lol.
So, that's it for now, folks! Stay tuned!
Hey Chris,
Here is your visualization of what's life will be like after you recover! I have to revisit the gym, the beaches and going on dates with a 19 years old female several times to acquire the inspiration to write this. However, if someone has better ideas, please feel free to include them or let me know.
Chris... so you'll need to close your eyes.
Every morning when you wake up, you feel great about the body that you are in. In fact, this particular day, there is a hottie chick who you met the previous night laying beside you. As she lays beside you, you stretch out your body and confidently feel that your body reaches out longer than hers. You gave her a good-morning kiss and walk confidently to the washroom (no longer tippy toe-ing like before) where you confidently take off your clothes for a morning shower. If she comes in to join you in the shower, that's fine too because you are taller than her! In fact, every day seems to be like this one. Just one random chick here and there. You have the ability and wisdom of someone who was 5'5 but inside a body of someone who is 5'8 with beautifully long legs and physique through all the hours you work-out at the gym. Actually, women is so easy now that you better concentrate your attention on other things more value in life. And you only date beautiful women.
Height is no longer an obstacle. Being 5'8 is not overly tall but it is enough that you don't have to constantly think about it. When you look in the mirror and compare yourself with other guys at the gym, you no longer look like the smaller one but just an average normal guy.. who has slender legs and more proportionate physique than everyone. Often time, girls would comment on how nice your legs look, and you would jokingly reply, "it's genetic." Before height was a barrier. But now, nothing can really hold you back. You feel invincible.
You are now the center of your own universe. Everything starts and begin with you. And if something is wrong, it's because of the other person. When you walk inside a room, people would glance over at you. When you speak, someone would listen. And you always have a reason and are always right. Nothing can knock you down anymore. You are now impregnable.
Every moment when you walk down the streets, women look at you differently. Now with your good-looks and hours spent at the gym, you can see through their eyes, the admiration of every women you meet. Picking up and approaching women are now much easier than what it's used to. You are no longer the short one, but the cool and average guy on the block. Everything you say is with ease and confident. Everything you say just makes more sense... and humorous at times.
Life is just a lot better than before. And because you are closer to average height and have slender and nice physique, you are considered an elite class of your own. This is true, you seem to be the most well-dress individual working at your company and everywhere outside you go.
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