Quote from: Movie on July 25, 2018, 10:08:27 AMUpdates? I'm also thinking of this doctor since I'm local
Hello,
It has awhile since I posted here. A little more than 2 months.
Life has really changed since my last few posts.
I was cleared to walk on 5/15/18, and cleared to run and exercise as I saw fit on 7/18/18, just 6 months post surgery !!
I have gone back to the gym and resumed all regular activities. Do I walk as if nothing has happened? Not yet, I am 85% there.
I can jog at a very slow pace. I recently started doing 1/2 squats and working toward a full squat. It takes time.
My biggest issues are my hips, and my right knee. My hips , they get tight, the PT says it's normal and that with continued stretching it will be like nothing ever happened. My right knee bothers me, I stretch it thoroughly and it gets much better, which tells me that it is simply tight.
All in all, I am happy I went through with this. Life is better in the sense that I no longer worry about height. I am at 5'9" and walk around at nearly 5'10" with shoes. My selection of shoes and clothing has increased as it seems that everything looks better at my new height. I have discovered such a love for shoes. It is now about what I like and looks best rather than what has the thickest sole.
Proportions now are what nature should have given me to begin with. I am very happy, and grateful to God that things turned out so well for me.
Lastly. Dr. Mahboubian has been great and did and awesome job for me!
Thank you all for reading. I will post a more structured and detailed update soon.
Internal Femurs with Dr. Mahboubian - Los Angeles
So glad to hear that things are going well for you! I'm sure it's liberating to wear what you want, not what you think you need.
How are the reactions of your family and friends?
I hope to meet you again after my journey, maybe I'll be the one in crutches next time 😂
Quote from: LAGrowin on August 04, 2018, 06:26:17 AMHello,
It has awhile since I posted here. A little more than 2 months.
Life has really changed since my last few posts.
I was cleared to walk on 5/15/18, and cleared to run and exercise as I saw fit on 7/18/18, just 6 months post surgery !!
I have gone back to the gym and resumed all regular activities. Do I walk as if nothing has happened? Not yet, I am 85% there.
I can jog at a very slow pace. I recently started doing 1/2 squats and working toward a full squat. It takes time.
My biggest issues are my hips, and my right knee. My hips , they get tight, the PT says it's normal and that with continued stretching it will be like nothing ever happened. My right knee bothers me, I stretch it thoroughly and it gets much better, which tells me that it is simply tight.
All in all, I am happy I went through with this. Life is better in the sense that I no longer worry about height. I am at 5'9" and walk around at nearly 5'10" with shoes. My selection of shoes and clothing has increased as it seems that everything looks better at my new height. I have discovered such a love for shoes. It is now about what I like and looks best rather than what has the thickest sole.
Proportions now are what nature should have given me to begin with. I am very happy, and grateful to God that things turned out so well for me.
Lastly. Dr. Mahboubian has been great and did and awesome job for me!
Thank you all for reading. I will post a more structured and detailed update soon.
Wow I totally missed this update! Time flew by so quickly. Already walking and RUNNING just 6 months post op.
Very happy to hear this, LAGrowin!
Quote from: Android on August 04, 2018, 07:40:31 AMSo glad to hear that things are going well for you! I'm sure it's liberating to wear what you want, not what you think you need.
How are the reactions of your family and friends?
I hope to meet you again after my journey, maybe I'll be the one in crutches next time 😂
Thank you Android. Hope you're well also. It would be awesome to have the opportunity to meet again and hear all about your incredible journey. Much more exciting than mine for sure.
All is well for me. Very few people have commented on me looking taller. The few that have mentioned it, have pretty much said that it is likely because of the weight I lost. It could be that people aren't comfortable enough to ask any more.
My immediate family knows of course and says that the added height looks good and very natural. I feel the same way.
Wish you all the best Android!
Hi everyone. Just wanted to stop by and say hello. It has been several months.
I am just 9 months post op. Life has been back to normal for awhile. Except for a little lingering tightness in my hip flexors when I don't stretch, I forget I have had anything done.
The new height feels great. It hasn't changed my life other than I feel much more confident and don't worry about height anymore.
For those of you thinking about surgery, I would encourage you to do your research about the doctor, and follow your dream.
Wishing you all well.
Quote from: LAGrowin on October 25, 2018, 06:46:14 AMHi everyone. Just wanted to stop by and say hello. It has been several months.
I am just 9 months post op. Life has been back to normal for awhile. Except for a little lingering tightness in my hip flexors when I don't stretch, I forget I have had anything done.
The new height feels great. It hasn't changed my life other than I feel much more confident and don't worry about height anymore.
For those of you thinking about surgery, I would encourage you to do your research about the doctor, and follow your dream.
Wishing you all well.
hey man thats awesome! great update.
I have a question. How long post surgery/post given permission to walk, were you walking with normal gait, no sway, etc?
Thank you!
Quote from: MirinHeight on October 25, 2018, 07:38:51 AMhey man thats awesome! great update.
I have a question. How long post surgery/post given permission to walk, were you walking with normal gait, no sway, etc?
Thank you!
Hi MirinHeight, thank you.
It happened just past the 90 day mark after I was cleared to walk unassisted. Going back to the gym and work if out the legs helped tremendously.
I hope that answers your question.
Big congratulations on your recovery...you said that you have gone through IT band release. Can you ask your doctirs to provide any information on its repercussions or any online source or study available? Also share your experiences of the surgery please. Thank you.
What's your sitting height? Inseam?
Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience! We appreciate your time and your kind words!
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