G-nail Dr. Giotikas 10/27/2021

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Hi guys,

I wanted to give back to this forum, as I learnt so much from LL Forum.

I’m 28. 159.5 CM.

I had surgery today. The Dr. is very good and trustworthy. The hospital I would say is average, if you don’t ask for anything you don’t get. I’m so happy I have relatives with me at least for the beginning.

Athens is not the most developed city to say the least, however I am very grateful and happy with my apartment which is on the first floor and in a quite neighborhood, which in my opinion is huge.

I did surgery at 8AM and woke up at 2PM.

Thank G-d pain is only 2-3/10 and I’m able to bend my knees and lift legs in bed.

I hope G-d willing I will be able to walk tomorrow with walker or crutches.

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Thank you so much 🙏

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Quote from: V21 on October 27, 2021, 08:02:35 PMStay strong man¡ Hope to meet you before I go back to Spain.

Thank you!!!
Yes, I look forward to meeting you next week. And thank you so much for your dairy and help over the phone.

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Quote from: Raden on October 28, 2021, 01:22:14 AMI can see there are growing patiens using G-nail with Giotikas while Precice is still unavailable. Do they choose G-nail because of unavailability of Precice or because G-nail superiority?

Is it risky going with Precice in Athens everyday from home to PT center? Or is there any accomodation near PT center?

I read that clicking is paintful and sometimes has to be done under anesthesia. I am waiting for Stryde at least for now but also open for other options.

I can only speak for myself. I like that G-nail is weight bearing and can go up to 9.5-10cm.
I still did not go to PT yet. I mean with precise you need to be in wheelchair and this city is not designed for wheelchair access.

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Quote from: HumanCyborg on October 28, 2021, 12:47:12 AMGood luck dude, what is your goal height?
I think the max on g-nail is 10cm.

Thank you! I would like to go the maximum G-d willing.

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Quote from: canterk on October 28, 2021, 06:41:45 AMcongrats on getting it done. how long are you staying in athens? to do 10 cm that means you need to stay there around 4 months right?

Yes, you are right. The doctor told me 4 months. I got an Airbnb for 5 month though.

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Quote from: Raden on October 28, 2021, 11:27:41 AMWhen did you first contact Anta and get the schedule for the surgery date?

I am considering doing it now with Precice or G-nail, or doing it later with Stryde.

I first contacted Anta in mid August, so basically two and a half months from first contact to surgery.

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Quote from: indication on October 28, 2021, 03:48:04 PMHey Nyc brother,

Happy to hear you've started your journey! Do you mind posting your xrays?

Hey thanks, I didn’t get my xrays yet.

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FYI

I know another 3 patients who did G-nail yesterday and on Tuesday.

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Quote from: leoth2 on November 03, 2021, 03:56:16 PMHi Bro

Dr.Giotikas would never ask you to do 10cm.
He would emphasize the importance of function rather than lengthening cm.
Most cases should be 7cm to 8cm.

Did you ask him about your proportion and how much you can lengthen?
He can do the estimation and tell you.
Do check with him.


Of course he told me maximum 9.5