Internal Femurs with Dr. Mahboubian - Los Angeles

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Quote from: MirinHeight on January 21, 2018, 02:10:19 AMoh ok man.
I was just asking cause this pt did one leg at a time: surgery was recorded
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko3OZzm35jk&t=86s

No worries at all. We didn't discuss at all,  but I also made it clear that timing was important to me and that I wanted to recover as quickly as possible.

I guess I'm an ideal world,  one leg at a time would be better.

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Hey LAGrowin, so nice to see your journal! I'll make sure to follow updates every day. My surgery is in April with Dr. M as well and I'm really excited. Did you start lenghtening yet? Are you planning to go back home, or do you already live close to his office?

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Hey LAGrowin, how are you doing? Day 6 already huh, I hope the whole experience hasnt been too daunting. Just know every one of us prospective LL'ers would gladly trade places with you. From what I read in the diaries the beginging is the worst, and usually gets smoother. So keep your chin up bro and focus on the goal. We're all rooting for you.

Any "wtf did I just do" moments? Is the rush of starting your journey still pumping strong? All the best wishes and keep us updated, Keep fighting the Good Fight brotha.

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Congrats on the surgery. I'm one month ahead of you and I know the first week is really tough, but take it day by day and you'll see starting week 2 that things get better each and every day!

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Hello gentlemen.  Thanks for the well wishes.  I will catch up on the updates soon and respond accordingly.  I have been sleeping a lot.  Days seem slow but they also fly by,  as small tasks become enormous.

No regrets thus far.    Pain, yes,  but it is very bearable.   It's the little things we don't seem to plan on or discuss that get you.

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Quote from: LAGrowin on January 24, 2018, 01:29:44 AMHello gentlemen.  Thanks for the well wishes.  I will catch up on the updates soon and respond accordingly.  I have been sleeping a lot.  Days seem slow but they also fly by,  as small tasks become enormous.

No regrets thus far.    Pain, yes,  but it is very bearable.   It's the little things we don't seem to plan on or discuss that get you.

can you please elaborate on this

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Nice job LAGrowin, you are well on your way to a better life , pain is only temporary.

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DAY 3 - CONTINUED


This 3rd day was a tough one.  It was the day to discharge but I was in a lot of pain and was having difficulty moving due to muscle spams and cramping in my left hip area.  The cramping would cause sharp jolts of pain with the slightest movement.  Dr M called in a muscle relaxer so that I could move and be able to complete my PT.  He wanted me to have a 2nd PT before I left the hospital.  The muscle relaxer knocked me out and when the PT came in I was in a deep sleep.  She forced me up and wanted me off the bed and on to the walker.  For me with the cramping and spasms this seemed an impossible feat.  The slightest movement and I was jolted with pain. After about an hour with three people and a lot of grunting,  I was off the bed and on the walker.  I think the PT first thought I was being a cissy, but then realized the pain I was in.  I was drenched in sweat.

I started realizing that getting up again,  unto a wheelchair and into a car to head home would be nearly impossible.  I called some family members to come and help and arranged for a transport van to get me home .

8:30 PM and I was finally checking out and heading home on a transport van. This was a smart and very worthwhile investment.

Being on the wheelchair was painful as the footrests weren't quite adjustable to the proper height. Putting small cushions under your feet for leverage helps.  The pressure the edge of the wheelchair seat creates under your thighs really hurts. Any little bump in the road caused pain.

I got home and luckily the van driver  had a portable ramp to get me up the three stairs to my front porch. If not that would have been a challenge.

Next challenge was getting off the wheelchair and into the bed again at home, it's not quick or easy.  It was the cramping and spasms in my left leg that was making this so hard.

Other than the sudden jolts of pain in my left lef with any sudden movement, the constant pain was very manageable with the Norco,l at about a 4.

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Quote from: Zeo on January 23, 2018, 09:13:53 AMHey LAGrowin, how are you doing? Day 6 already huh, I hope the whole experience hasnt been too daunting. Just know every one of us prospective LL'ers would gladly trade places with you. From what I read in the diaries the beginging is the worst, and usually gets smoother. So keep your chin up bro and focus on the goal. We're all rooting for you.

Any "wtf did I just do" moments? Is the rush of starting your journey still pumping strong? All the best wishes and keep us updated, Keep fighting the Good Fight brotha.

Zeo,  thank you very much for the encouragement!  Yes that's what I keep hearing and reading, and it seems to be very true.  You read about all of this, but not until you expirement it first so you really understand.

The "wtf am I about to do"  kept at me until I was being wheeled into the operating room. "do I really need to put myself through this?" ,   the answer was yes,  man up and get it over with. I want my height.   I'm glad I am now on the other side and recovering.

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Quote from: bigdreams55 on January 24, 2018, 01:13:43 AMCongrats on the surgery. I'm one month ahead of you and I know the first week is really tough, but take it day by day and you'll see starting week 2 that things get better each and every day!

bigdreams55,

Congratulations! Happy for you.  Which doctor did your surgery if I may ask?

The first week has really been a battle with the small things.  Pain is manageable but getting to the restroom for me has been a real battle.  The pain of getting off the bed and unto the wheelchair has been tough.  Pain due to cramping in my left hip area. Your first bowel movement is no fun eitherZ. It hurts.

Sitting on bedside commode over the toilet hurts, etc etc ....

Can't wait for things to start getting better.  So you're about 3 cm in by now?

Would love to stay I touch.