G-Nail on femurs in Greece on Aug24th. Let's do this!!!

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Quote from: OzBoy39 on September 21, 2022, 12:20:02 PMYeah that was exactly it. Bone healing was slower than expected and I was tighter than expected too

Hey Ozboy, Which stretches from the booklet the physical therapy center gave us have you found are too dangerous for us to do? I vaguely remember you mentioned that some of the stretches are not good for our case (femur lengthening)

Thanks

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I wasn't referring to the booklet when I said that. I was referring to he standard stretches that various trainers recommend to stretch quads, hip flexors and other muscles.

Looking at the booklet, I would only be wary of the stretch at the bottom of page 3 where it looks as if you could apply a bending  momentum to the quad. Said that though, check with the guys there at PT. They are definitely best placed to advise on the do's and don'ts at.this stage

Cheers

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I just had my hour long consultation with Dr G and he mentioned they have a brand new SUV to take patients to and from PT appointments at a competitive rate. Have you started using this?

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Not yet but I heard it in the last 2 weeks. The nurses had told me about it. Not sure when it'll be out into service though.

We'll see. That's definitely a good financial incentive considered that we have PT 4 days a week.

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Quote from: thankscience on September 23, 2022, 10:43:07 AMI just had my hour long consultation with Dr G and he mentioned they have a brand new SUV to take patients to and from PT appointments at a competitive rate. Have you started using this?

Yeah I heard a nurse mention this. Wonder how this work though since we go to PT at somewhat different times staggered throughout the afternoon, maybe it would just drive back and forth? Or we all go early? Not sure how this is gonna work

When are you coming to Athens Thankscience? I'll probably leave some time in early December

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Think it is good to get sweat pants? Didn't occur to me, I did get some thin running pants but they're not soft or warm

It never occurred to me given how warm its been so far but I'm thinking maybe a very warm, loose pair of sweatpants could end up being useful this fall in Athens

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Yeah definitely. I got a few with me and they'll come in handy these next few days if the weather keeps cooling down.

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Quote from: SpeedDialer on September 23, 2022, 09:52:34 PMYeah I heard a nurse mention this. Wonder how this work though since we go to PT at somewhat different times staggered throughout the afternoon, maybe it would just drive back and forth? Or we all go early? Not sure how this is gonna work

When are you coming to Athens Thankscience? I'll probably leave some time in early December
I have my surgery booked for February so looks like we'll miss each other  I still need to tie up some loose ends with work etc.

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Does Giotikas order blood thinners for the whole lenghtening period?

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He said he prescribes it for the full lengthening period only if you're using a non weight-bearing nail. If you have the g-nail then he prescribes it for 28 days, and also for your flight home.