Quote from: programdude on July 25, 2014, 08:34:16 PMPercocet might do the trick out of the hospital but NOT in any way shape or form after the epi is out. It was honestly irresponsible of her to give me so little. I told the anesthesiologist about it and his eyes bugged out of his head. The shock from going from epi to nothing is downright insane. I've never had so little control over my vocalizations. Now however I am pretty good even on minimal medication. I recommend keeping your feet moving to keep circulation going and to stretch and bend your knees often. It hurts but gets easier. The day after the epi comes out, a challenge I did was to rotate and get my legs over the side of the bed by myself(this is much harder than it sounds pre op my friend) and grab the bar above you and stand as straight as possible. I did that a few times and have been stretching my legs as much as possible. I honestly am really bummed out about the tibia since it is really the main thing holding me back right now and I think I would barely need help in a couple days without that limitation. I was however very pleased with Dr. Paleys prompt concern and that he treated it as a serious potentially grave issue in his response(within five minutes of reading my email his top PA was in the room). Its funny, at least three people here have likened him to jesus.
As far as the girls, honestly just sign up to some dating sites or tinder. I am shocked at how many are lining up to either visit or live in/take care of me lol. Getting a little something something(even though my performance will be at an all time rock bottom) will be very nice. Heck even just having a few different ones to cuddle up with and keep the romantic game somewhat alive is more than welcome.
Debi with United Nursing Services came by and made me feel very good about the whole home aid process, giving me her personal cell number if I need anything. Heck she even offered me a complimentary dinner date over sushi when I am feeling a bit better. I'll be sure to let everyone knows how this part goes.
As of now my pain meds are basically not in my system and I actually don't feel awful, even during my standing exercises which yesterday would have had me screaming and passing out. I will be taking basic percocets and seeing if that can sustain me for today. If so I am in very good shape for my discharge tomorrow. Regardless I know the worst has passed, and once my tibia is healed I will be eagerly forcing myself to be mobile.
You will feel like stiff hell, but force yourself to move and you will be thankful for it guys.
A guy in other post mentioned that he was still hooked up to the epidural for several days after the surgery so he couldn't feel he's legs at all, from your postings i think that wasn't the case with your surgery, any idea why?
Installing height- Programdude's Precice 2 Internal femurs with Dr. Paley
My epidural was in for a few days. Once it was removed was when things got brutal.
By point number 6, what I mean is they will give you a medication called stool softener if you want it, which makes you need to go to the bathroom to try and help you go once the epidural is out and youre ready to go. This is a bad idea, because in the first days going to the bathroom is HORRIBLE, both difficult and painful, and the softener will make it easy to go, but then might make you go more after the first.
As a general note, I am still around, but as so many others, as my recovery continues I am less active on the forums. I still care about helping people through the process, so dont hesitate to post questions in the thread or PM me. I think its best to ask what you can here, because that way it is a resource for others who may have the same questions.
In terms of recovering, it's been quite a long time now even considering the fracture. I was wondering if you've made a full recovery yet. Hope so 
! If not, what's still wrong or bothering you?
I still wouldnt say full at all. But thats mainly with running, and a lot of that is because of how the hardware in my leg feels. Once its removed we will see where things are. However, in terms of walking and hiking etc. I am totally comfortable and efficient.
Quote from: programdude on November 26, 2016, 03:30:41 AMI still wouldnt say full at all. But thats mainly with running, and a lot of that is because of how the hardware in my leg feels. Once its removed we will see where things are. However, in terms of walking and hiking etc. I am totally comfortable and efficient.
what about walking and enjoying life? can people notice something unusual?
Hey PD, i've just went through your entire diary.. I have a question for you: do you think that if you had lengthened "only" 5.5 - 6cm you would have gotten far less complications?
Quote from: The Kaiser on November 26, 2016, 12:24:29 PMwhat about walking and enjoying life? can people notice something unusual?
No one notices anything. My walking is normal, hiking, and doing leg exercises all normal. Jogging looks fairly normal albeit the hardrware doesnt let me go long. My scars are mild, even after sex no one ever notices except for very consistent long term partners. People I havent seen in awhile comment on my height, but no one has commented on the leg length, other than one partner contorting into an outrageous sexual position. For everything other than activities I didnt even really do pre LL(jogging/running/sports), I am fine.
I think 5-6 would have cut the recovery down by at least half and avoided any complication. However personally I dont think it would have been worth it all just for that.
Quote from: programdude on November 27, 2016, 08:13:12 AMNo one notices anything. My walking is normal, hiking, and doing leg exercises all normal. Jogging looks fairly normal albeit the hardrware doesnt let me go long. My scars are mild, even after sxx no one ever notices except for very consistent long term partners. People I havent seen in awhile comment on my height, but no one has commented on the leg length, other than one partner contorting into an outrageous sxxual position. For everything other than activities I didnt even really do pre LL(jogging/running/sports), I am fine.
I think 5-6 would have cut the recovery down by at least half and avoided any complication. However personally I dont think it would have been worth it all just for that.
its great news, so we know you had some difficult couple months or more, but when did you start walking normaly after surgery?
People have asked that, but I really cant remember. It is such a slow ease into it. I cant remember a specific moment. For a bit, throughout the day I would feel it, then not, then feel it then not, and eventually that phase just ended. I can say it took me forever though.
I mean it took you more than 8 months?
Anyways you had a green light to enjoy your height, be proud of yourself, you had balls to go through this gambling surgery 
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