Maybe I needed a ton of walking and stuff before any running or lifting, even though both were kept very minimal. Crazy that it is such a balancing act of being sure to stress them to consolidate, but not the little extra that results in fractures.
I have to ask really quickly, but are you considerably putting much more force into that leg compared to the other? I find it surprising how one was able to break like that while the other didn't.
Also before this incident how were you feeling in terms of recovery? I know it may not sound the most appropriate thing to say/consider but I'm just wanting to put this into a time frame and to also see now how much longer it's going to take you to recover from this.
Get better programdude
How did they react åt the hospital when they found out you hade lenghthened your femur?
Quote from: Alu on October 10, 2015, 07:53:57 PMI have to ask really quickly, but are you considerably putting much more force into that leg compared to the other? I find it surprising how one was able to break like that while the other didn't.
Also before this incident how were you feeling in terms of recovery? I know it may not sound the most appropriate thing to say/consider but I'm just wanting to put this into a time frame and to also see now how much longer it's going to take you to recover from this.
Im happy to answer any and all questions. Recovery felt good, other than walking still being a little off/stiff(abductors could use work). Running wasnt great, and felt pain, probably from the bone not being fully together, so I never would do that other than very brief bursts.
My right was always light years ahead of my left but nonetheless I wasnt warned of anything by Dr. R. My right Paley said was good for removal after just about 3 months, while my left took over 6 for dr. R to say it was good when it obviously wasnt. Sometimes things just don't go symmetrically. My right healed faster therefore I used it more therefore it healed more.
Everyone was professional about my lengthening, with a few being familiar with the rod I used even. The only part that infuriated me was when I was explaining the story in detail, but in so much pain she was saying she was having a hard time understanding me. She is the same one who apologized after they realized I wasnt wrong about breaking my femur, and they got me the pain meds.
My main advice is if you feel pain, even if it feels muscular- INVESTIGATE. This was a horrifying experience and if I didn't have the pain tolerance and build I do I can't even imagine how I would be coping. Plus this will be more expenses and opportunity costs. I am very lucky I have my savings and job type/arrangement, and even still this is all certainly taking its toll. Also fortunately my current girl knows about this operation or she would be very confused...
Thanks for answering our questions. As always you've been a great help and window through this operation.
Considering this was really separate from the cosmetic surgery couldn't some insurance have covered this? Or was it really your savings?
Regarding your girl...ouch... how did you react when you told her you had done LL?
She was one of the few I told about it when I went to get it done in the first place, before we were dating. She has always been ok with it.
And yes insurance is going to cover some of the costs of this. But it still probably won't be cheap.
Do you know where in the femur it fractured? Was it below the lengthened portion or at the lengthened portion? I also planned on using Dr. R to remove my rods. Are you not recommending to use him for rod removal now? He seems cheaper than Dr. Paley for rod removal ($7,000 vs $15,000). Was that the exact cost or did insurance help pay for some of it?
I think you need to be extra careful with him, since even one case like this is very troubling.
Mention that another patient had their leg snap while following his exact protocol when he is giving you clearance etc.
It was near the top of the lengthening site that fractured
I just walked across my house to make food and walked back to my room with no crutches. Not comfortable but I have my fingers crossed things will be good once trauma goes down
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