day 2 - today has been a good day.
So we did my xrays (images added to my album https://ibb.co/Db1yWxb)
Dr Monegal stopped by, he did some checks and we laughed how poor Madrid were yesterday.
Had my first PT session. The PT used the CPM Machine, this bent my knee 52° for just over an hour.
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Hi Star ray, how are you?
How much did you pay?
Quote from: Bushguy on March 08, 2019, 12:26:16 AMHi Star ray, how are you?
How much did you pay?
He already answer this question above 18000 per leg
day 4 -
Did two PT sessions. Manage to get 95 degrees on the CPM Machine. Dr monegal showed me how to use the walker as well. Can now move around my self which is a huge relief.
Also I am glad I only did one leg. Being able to do some stuff means alot. Like just be able to stand up and grab the phone charger lol.
Yesterday was a tough day as I found this all emotionally challenging. I know I sound like a big wuss but this process is tough. I am happy that I have chosen a surgeon who is there all the time when you need him and visits every day.
Pain wise, I have none, this is becauce you do get some pain killer drips.
Hey am am good today, thanks for asking, price wise, I did post it above. It does vary if you do two legs at the same time.
Sorry Miss that part
day 6 -
Today should be my last night in the hospital (clinicadiagnol). I have to say I am very impressed how nice and helpfull all the nurses and staff have been.
Dr Monegal has come to visit me every day so far, Inc today. So far, I am Super glad he's my surgeon.
I should be starting lengthening tomorrow.
day 10 -
Firstly, I feel so happy that am in day 10 of LL.
I have been in the MIC (residency) for 4 days now. The first few days were tough, just getting use to the crutches and how limited I became. Simple task like putting socks on or carrying a plate required serious output and planning lol.
It's still relatively early, so I don't have much flexibility but I am improving day by day.
Pain wise, it's low. I am stretching and training everyday and been doing PT everyday as well. I am very cautious and I always ask Dr monegal or the PT what I should be doing and what not be doing. Also I only lengthening .8mm a day and not 1mm.
Highlight of my day today was chilling with American footballer. It was kinda unreal because I been following his diary since his first post last year. I must say, he looks and is super tall! He chilled with me before he left today, and gave me some good tips and advice and it's was just nice meeting him. He's definitely a LL champ so his advice meant alot.
day 15 -
Got my first x-ray since I started lengthening, I am just a bit above 13mm 
Dr Monegal was very happy with the x-ray too.
I met him at the Uni hospital. I must say, he is a very popular person at the hospital, and it was nice to see that kind of positive energy.
For me, this first xray was a big deal, its nice to see everything is going according to how I was feeling with my recovery.
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I did officially start remote working yesterday from the residency (MIC), the WiFi is good enough for me to VPN in and work. I do mainly sit on the bed so my leg remains straight. I plan to fly back to the UK end of this month and return to the office, Don't look forward to making up an excuse for my broken leg.
training wise, I been seeing Alberto (PT dude) every Mon - Fri so far and it really has helped. I do at night train my self, I do 45 min walking, 25 min stretching.
My flexibility is returning and has come along way in the last few days, I can now easily bend my knee so i can sit on a chair and be comfortable and put my shoes on. I know these sound like trivial things but the first few days after the surgery, these became big milestones lol.
so far, pain wise, I haven't experienced much pain, during the day, I don't take any pain killers. at night before bed, I do take one paracetamol.
Only thing I cant do yet, is sleep on my side, it does feel uncomfortable.
I did bring all the Vitamin pills i needed, calcium and protein shake etc. so i do take that daily, however my diet hasnt been as good as i would like, been relying on deliveroo way to much.
Bending my knees beyond 90 is when I feel the tension.
Still a long way to go.
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