Internal Femurs with Dr. Mahboubian - Los Angeles

It finally happened. I had my surgery yesterday 1/18/18!

I thank GOD for allowing everything to go well and for the energy to pull through it.  My family as well for the support.

Dr. Mahboubian is great. No sugarcoating things, and is friendly and casual.  Professional but casual like one of your buddies would be.

ABOUT ME:

Age -  Mid 40s
Height - 5'6"  - 167.75cm
weight - 165 lbs.
Health - Excellent
Fitness - Fairly Fit
Goal Height - 5'9". - 175cm with Precise 2

I have been making plans for this surgery for nearly 1 year.


DAYS BEFORE SURGERY

Feeling anxious, nervous, and questioning whether I really needed to go through 3-4 months of pain, stress, and mostly immobility.  I am a very busy person so being immobile for 3+ months will be hard.  The answer was always yes. I am extremely bothered by being 5'6" and know that my confidence will be further elevated by the hopefully 3".

Also reflecting on the fact that I'm spending $70k+ on a cosmetic procedure while there are others out there with serious health issues, and or people living in severe poverty.


DAY 1

Arrived at the hospital and checked in at 5:30 AM. Surgery was scheduled for 7:30 AM. Got through the paperwork and standard surgery prep, like shaving my upper legs.  Around 7 AM,  Dr. Mahboubian and the anesthesiologist came in and said we were almost ready. Explained a few things, and within minutes was wheeled towards the operating room.   I was nervous, but this was really happening finally. Still questioning myself.    Super clean and large operating room.  About 10-12 medical people in there.  Anesthesia into the IV, and don't remember a single thing after that, until I woke up in the recovery room around 1 PM or so.  My anesthesia took awhile to wear off.


I am now in my hospital room and everyone has been super attentive and nice.  No complaints.  I have not been hungry and have slept on and off all day.  Pain is tolerable, but my legs feel super tight and heavy,  the pain is about a 5 and not sharp but dull.  I have my pain button but it has made me extremely groggy so I've tried not to use it too much.  Very difficult to move my legs.  I can bend my feet and that helps easy the tension to my upper legs.

The PT came in around 7 PM and decided not to get me up as I was very dizzy and groggy. I would fall asleep while talking to him.

Waiting for Dr. M to come in the morning.

All in all, at least day one,  not as bad as I imagined.  I am being told though that pain will kick in and increase.

I will keep you all updated.

I wish you the best of luck throughout the whole process. You'll pull it through.

Quote from: LAGrowin on January 19, 2018, 10:45:27 AMAlso reflecting on the fact that I'm spending $70k+ on a cosmetic procedure while there are others out there with serious health issues, and or people living in severe poverty.

We do what we can do. You can always give back later.

Quote from: myloginacct on January 19, 2018, 10:51:08 AMI wish you the best of luck throughout the whole process. You'll pull it through.

We do what we can do. You can always give back later.

Thank you myloginacct,  I appreciate it.   Yes so true, hopefully this experience and physical transformation will make be a better person in many ways.  The plan is to always give back where and when I can.  Gratitude!

Thanks again.

Dear fellow, I wish you all the luck... I am also in my 40's and hope to do the surgery this year or next... almost same height .. planning to do 4' total on femur and tibia...

Is 3' on one bone not a lot? What did the doc say about this? And what did he say about doing such a big operation at mid 40's..

Again, congrats and I hope al goes wel...

Quote from: Honore on January 19, 2018, 11:47:52 AMDear fellow, I wish you all the luck... I am also in my 40's and hope to do the surgery this year or next... almost same height .. planning to do 4' total on femur and tibia...

Is 3' on one bone not a lot? What did the doc say about this? And what did he say about doing such a big operation at mid 40's..

Again, congrats and I hope al goes wel...

Hello Honore,

Good to hear for you.   Thank you for your well wishes.

3" inches on the femur is not a lot,  it is near the top of the limit but with a good doctor, and if we do our part on the physical therapy,  it should be fine,  of course each person will respond different and some can do 3 and some not.  I am hoping for 3 which is 7.6 cm.

During my initial consultation,  that was one of my biggest concerns,  my age.  The doctor said it wasn't a problem at all.  Apparently he has had patients nearing 60. I know there have been a few members here in their 40s also.

Wishing you well.

Holy crap, it's so weird because I remember seeing posts from you before and I figured you wrre going with Dr M with your username but I just assumed like a lot of us it was a long way away. Now the surgerys compete and your day 1 of LL.

It's always awesome seeing people start their journey. God Speed brother. Give us all the juicy details

Quote from: Zeo on January 19, 2018, 03:44:43 PMHoly crap, it's so weird because I remember seeing posts from you before and I figured you wrre going with Dr M with your username but I just assumed like a lot of us it was a long way away. Now the surgerys compete and your day 1 of LL.

It's always awesome seeing people start their journey. God Speed brother. Give us all the juicy details

Hi Zeo,

Thank you bro.  Yes,  I joined the forum roughly last June, and decided to take the plunge. At my age, I don't have a ton of time to sit and wait.

Today is the first day after surgery and the pain is starting to kick in more.  Not a scary pain, just a tiring pain, dull, constant.  My legs are super tight.

Dr. Mahboubian just left.  Cool guy.   Said all looks real good, not too swollen. He just took me off of the Dialudid and am now on Norco.  I am waiting for the PT to come and get me up.

Thank you again Zeo .

Well, I say thank you sir for your kind words.. I hope you keep the diary going and again my wishes

Hey LAGrowin, it finally happened! Glad to hear that things went smoothly. Thanks for keeping us in the loop, looking forward to future updates about your journey.

good luck bro. i am looking forward to this diary!