How long should you wait before going home after LL?

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I heard of people leaving to go home as early as right after surgery. Some others leave after the lengthening process of 2-3 months.

However for my case what would you recommend?
I'm considering 8cm internal femurs
But it seems like most 8cm LL users here barely could walk without assistance after 9-10 months.

Is it recommended to stay as long as possible where my LL was operated? Of course if its financially feasible?

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Personally I’d try go with weight bearing internal nails to counter this issue.

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I went home right after the lengthening and took many months to recover from nerve pain, muscle weakness, walk good, body adjusting to the new height, and bone formation. I did not want to extended my trip in WPB and was ready to get out of there. People definitely asked what happened to me when I got back home. I lied and told them I got into an accident. No one questioned it

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Did you work after you came back home? My biggest concern is being handicapped for a year and not working.

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Curious to know as well.  I don't know how people can afford to spend $50,000 - 100,000 AND not have any source of income for at least 6 months.  Are most people here just living with their parents and not renting/paying a mortgage?

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It was during covit when I got back home and I worked from my laptop. I did lengthening when  stryde nail was available so I was able to get around. Full recovery from this surgery takes awhile. It depends on your bone growth and the type of work.

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I had passive income and my place was paid off so I did not have to worry about money.

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You guys got to have enough money saved in case you have to deal with complications. It can happen to anyone.

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Quote from: Height Fan on December 19, 2022, 10:33:30 PMI heard of people leaving to go home as early as right after surgery. Some others leave after the lengthening process of 2-3 months.

However for my case what would you recommend?
I'm considering 8cm internal femurs
But it seems like most 8cm LL users here barely could walk without assistance after 9-10 months.

Is it recommended to stay as long as possible where my LL was operated? Of course if its financially feasible?

you can leave after 4 weeks and you can get a trauma nail swap after LL , then you can walk with a cane right after , so 3 months after initial surgery , you will be able to walk . BUT you are doing 2 surgeries , trauma nail is additional 35k or 9k with insurance .

I know two people did trauma nail after LL , both left one week after surgery . fast recovery too .
I did not do it because I didnt want to go trough another surgery so close to the previous one !
Hope this helps !