A very nice family insisted on taking me shopping today since they overheard I was here alone. I got a bunch of zzzquill as it is essential to get adequate sleep. I also got some aleve which Paley wants me taking since my bone growth is TOO good. It will also help a bit with the pain.
Speaking of the pain- I was back with Mike today and got totally ruined again, legs turned to jello and barely able to get back to my hotel room. My muscle tightness is under control overall though so I'm glad to still be having sessions with him to keep it that way.
A good reflection of how I'm in a better place now than the first month here is that I've been crossing off days the day after, as opposed to the night of- which I just realized 
On the subject of my friend from Hong Kong, unfortunately he has spoken to me this morning and felt very unhappy with the IT band quote, and told me he would see if he could get 5 CM and stop there. I feel bad for him, though he is very successful from the sounds of it, and is pleased to be seeing his family soon, and is considering tibias in a few months.
Installing height- Programdude's Precice 2 Internal femurs with Dr. Paley
Long weekend so it'll be three days with no PT at the clinic which isn't great. Good news is that Mike, who is brutally honest says only my ITB is really being tricky and everything else is progressing, especially my strength. The pool has helped me a lot I'd say.
The bad news is for a few days I've been sick and its certainly not helping the experience. Trying to eat well and sleep a lot to try and power past it. I'm at least thankful that its happening now and not during the first month.
Sept 3rd- Met short kid and was treated out to a great lunch which was a nice break from the monotony of all this. Also got a break from being ruined by Mike and got one of the girls(albeit the toughest one but she's very good) which was a welcome reprieve. The last time I worked with her was 3 or 4 weeks ago and she noticed the height increase right away.
Sleep continues to be the biggest problem here, tonight I was doing ok until my left knee woke me up and has kept me up, so much so I actually used one of the oxycodone for the first time in nearly a month.
My leg strength is improving significantly which is great, and my tightness is under control, with the ITB being the only real thing to work on.
Previously I shared the book that I thought was good for LL'ers to check out before, but I also wanted to share this quote from my favorite movie, which sort of sums up why I took this massive leap of faith in my life:
"Someday my dream will come? One night you’ll wake up and you’ll discover it never happened. It’s all turned around on you. It never will. Suddenly you are old. Didn’t happen. And it never will because you were never going to do it anyway. You’ll push into memory, then zone out in your Barcalounger, being hypnotized by daytime TV for the rest of your life."
Just some food for thought for those who are thinking about the surgery. My next X-Rays are monday which will also be with Paley himself, finally. I eagerly await it, though I am sure everything is working fine due to the tightness and discomfort, and the fact my knees are starting to look pretty distant.
I continue to wish you good luck, I hope your sleep will get better.
I was away for awhile, so I missed some of the conversation. What do you mean about your friend (from Hong Kong) being sad about IT band quote?
Since it was 25k not 5k.
My sleep has totally deteriorated. I've slept 2 hours in the past 48. Mike took some mercy on me seeing my state, but I need some real sleep.
My latest X-Rays, about 4.3 on right, 1-2 less on left. He couldn't be sure since they X-Rays were low quality.
Pains cropping up in my left leg, hoping they pass.
PD,
How are you doing? Are you able to sleep any better? Is your pain better?
Im doing ok. Sleep is still poor, but I'm well enough adjusted to it. Today marks two months I've been in Florida. Monday will be two months post op.
Pain isnt great, but then again Im taking nothing for it. My left leg is making some noises and hurts a good deal, and I can feel it sort of click when its moved or pressed in certain ways. Its probably fine since this whole process has had pains bouncing from one part of my leg to another, but I'll know on monday.
I'm certainly feeling better since I'm getting closer and closer to the end of the lengthening road. Looking forward to kissing the machine goodbye and my sleep and aches slowly improving.
You are now at the average height of an adult male in the United States! Congratulations!
Thanks man, technically if my posture was better(no duck ass) I should be 5 10, so a little more than average even. It certainly feels good, and unlike the first month where you don't notice much, I certainly can note the difference now.
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