Hey HT,
How you feel?
Did you try to get out of bed already? How is your pain from 1 to 10?
I am already feeling much more pain, cause the anaesthesia came out, but it's tolerable for now.
@RGKey
Thanks for the warm wishes, I really do appreciate it, and much love from my end as well.. I feel we've a bond just from having both gone through this operation. As for advice on diet/exercise, I had no idea about that, thank you for the information! I'll ask the doctors and see what I can do. I do plan to eat a lot, around 2,500-3,000 calories a day, consisting mostly of protein and some fat/carbs as well. As for exercise, it wasn't going to be anything too intense and Dr. Rozbruch did say it would be totally fine to use the exercise bike. I'm really glad to hear that you're recovering a lot better now, I hope everything works out smoothly for you from here on out!
@TheRisingShorty
Thank you so much for your kind words, good luck on your femur surgery this summer, I'm sure you won't regret it! It wasn't nearly as bad as I thought and the pain honestly isn't that bad with all the medicine they give you. Please keep us posted, we're here to help and support you!
@short_and_depressed
I was aware that Dr. Rozbruch was one of the most expensive doctors, but also with good reason. I've paid about $110,000 so far, out of my own pocket... And that doesn't include hotel fees or the upcoming rent. I really do believe it's worth it, because I don't like to gamble with my health, especially with such a drastic operation and I felt that I'd be in the best hands here at HSS with Dr. Rozbruch's team.
@sweatpants
I've been nauseous all morning from the Norco, but they've given me a few things to help me. I'd say the pain is sitting at a 3 right now. My legs just feel really sore and it's hard to move them, though I am attempting to stretch them. It may hurt now, but it'll really help for later. I haven't gotten out of bed yet... Have you? Have you attempted any stretching exercises? I'm sure it'll be worth the pain, you can do it!!!
I am out of bed now 
it was very hard and painfull for me and took a while.
Start to do some exercises, so you won't become too stiff, otherwise it will be much more painfull. I learnt from my previous surgery, the more you move, the faster your recovery will be and less pain (although I am not always stick to it 
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Good luck standing up
Be strong 
Hi man,
Hope you're feeling good.
I think you should do an "about me" post. We're all curious.
Where are you from by the way? Anyone else apart from your brother with you for the surgery?
@sweatpants
Thanks for the advice! They put me on a stretching machine and I'm trying to move around as much as I can. My rods can only handle 30lbs per leg, due to having to use the smallest 8.5mm ones... My canals are very small, so it won't be able to handle the bigger Precice 2.0 rods. I'm very grateful that I chose to do it now though, since I would've needed to ream my bones with the Precice 1.0.
How are you feeling right now with 4 nails in? You're amazing!
@short_and_depressed
I'm not sure what to write about myself, but I would be more than happy to answer any questions you might have. I'm from California and my brother is the only one with me. He'll be my savior in this case and I'm very grateful for him!
So you are moving, that's great!
My nails allow 50lbs, I have bigger ones in femurs, but the weight bearing goes by smaller ones.
I have a lot of pain right now, every little movement is a torture. I dont feel any pain in my tibias, cause my body is dealing with much stronger pain right now.
Hope tomorrow will be a better day. Judging by my previous surgery it's gonna take about two weeks, till it become much easier, less painful etc. For the first two weeks, you gonna be dependent on your brother.
What you mean by stretching mashine? I never heard about it.
Hello,
Your goal is inline with mine, BD and rising shorty. We all have in common 6.5cm distraction. I think this is reasonable. The pain will subside over the time in about two weeks you will notice. Hang tight and keep fighting. We are rooting for you. The forum is great community to help you on this difficult journey. Stay strong my friend.
God bless you.
@sweatypants
Hang in there! Two weeks will go before you know it the stretching machine was something I found at a gym I went to. You can see it here on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000FH10G6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1395431689&sr=8-3&pi=SX200_QL40. It's about $500, but well worth it for me... As I will not be doing PT with any professionals, just by myself.
@cooper
Thank you so much for the well wishes. May we all swiftly hit our 6.5cm goals and walk home taller, better men/women. God bless you, Cooper.
Quote from: HelloThere on March 21, 2014, 07:56:58 PM@sweatypants
Hang in there! Two weeks will go before you know it the stretching machine was something I found at a gym I went to. You can see it here on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000FH10G6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1395431689&sr=8-3&pi=SX200_QL40. It's about $500, but well worth it for me... As I will not be doing PT with any professionals, just by myself.
Dr. Paley will allow not do PT by professional but just you?
I'm doing this operation with Dr. Rozbruch and a PT professional will not be required, as long as I am diligent and can handle it myself.
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