Internal Femurs with Dr. Mahboubian - Los Angeles

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thank you for the update.. i am happy by proxy reading this... i wish you a continuance of the way you recover

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Quote from: Honore on February 19, 2018, 02:58:30 PMthank you for the update.. i am happy by proxy reading this... i wish you a continuance of the way you recover

Thank you very much Honore.

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Did dr M tell you the size of the nail you have? Im just curious why you cant use walker. It would make using toilet soo much easier.

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Quote from: doomsday on February 19, 2018, 06:26:32 PMDid dr M tell you the size of the nail you have? Im just curious why you cant use walker. It would make using toilet soo much easier.

I'm able to use the toilet now with the walker finally.

Dr. M actually encouraged me to use the walker. He used the larger screws.

I had difficulty just due to the discomfort and spasms in the left leg.  That has now passed.

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**** Please see my recent update at the bottom of page 2 ****


Therapists

I had an appointment with Dr. Mahboubian's in house therapist Patrick.  I thought the two therapists I had been using were good, but Patrick in on another level. What a difference. Just the types of stretches he uses engage every important muscle that is a part of this surgery.  Obviously he understands this procedure thoroughly.

The point is that it is very important for your therapist to truly understand this procedure well. My suggestion, use your doctor's therapist first,  that way you'll have a solid basis for comparison.  I now think that my other tow therapists have been a little reserved about pushing me for fear of hurting me.

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Great update LAGrowin! Sounds like it's going well so far. Loving the details, thanks for taking the time.

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Hey LAGrowin,

Wow, reading your updates brings back memories haha, i was experiencing the same things you were and know exactly what you mean! I always found it hard to sleep on my back, so I sleep on my side with a pillow in between my legs. I can feel the screw but it doesn't hurt and I've learned to ignore it.

The heating pads didn't work for me, they actually made the pain sharper haha. Not sure, I guess everyone is different.

I mostly used Biofreeze on my knees and that helped with the knee pain I experienced. I think its worth a try.

I think it will be smooth sailing like this up to 5 cm, then I think you'll notice there a constant tightness and stretching will become more difficult.

I'm gonna finish lengthening at the end of this month at 6-6.5 cm. You're doing great my friend, keep it up!

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Quote from: Android on February 20, 2018, 03:52:22 AMGreat update LAGrowin! Sounds like it's going well so far. Loving the details, thanks for taking the time.

Thank you Android.  I can't complain. Hoping I can get over that next hurdle coming up soon.

Glad to hear that.  You too.

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Quote from: bigdreams55 on February 20, 2018, 06:04:23 AMHey LAGrowin,

Wow, reading your updates brings back memories haha, i was experiencing the same things you were and know exactly what you mean! I always found it hard to sleep on my back, so I sleep on my side with a pillow in between my legs. I can feel the screw but it doesn't hurt and I've learned to ignore it.

The heating pads didn't work for me, they actually made the pain sharper haha. Not sure, I guess everyone is different.

I mostly used Biofreeze on my knees and that helped with the knee pain I experienced. I think its worth a try.

I think it will be smooth sailing like this up to 5 cm, then I think you'll notice there a constant tightness and stretching will become more difficult.

I'm gonna finish lengthening at the end of this month at 6-6.5 cm. You're doing great my friend, keep it up!

Hi bigdreams55,

Good to hear that you're well and coming to the end of the lengthening phase.  Go for 6.5!!  You can do it.  Just an additional week roughly. Hopefully you can push through it!

Good to hear that these nuances aren't just me.  I've tried sleeping with the pillow between my legs on my side but can only handle it for a few minutes.  The weight of my other leg seems to make it painful. Would love to have a solid night of sleep on my side.  You're absolutely right though, each body will react differently.

lol on the heating pads,  they've been so useful for me!

Thanks for the tip on the Biofreeze, I've heard of it but haven't bought it yet. I'll try it soon. Anything for a little more relief.

Looks like we are exactly one month apart on our surgery dates.  I had been following your diary. But now that I'm going through it,  it makes so much more sense.

Wishing you the best bigdreams55 !   Keep us posted on the last part of your journey.

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UPDATE


Sleep

As many other LLers have said before me.  The lack of sleep is getting to me. I'm sleeping very lightly on and off through the night.  I get frustrated.  It isn't really pain,  just discomfort and tightness which makes me uncomfortable.  I want to turn on my side and just fall asleep.  Turning on my side is getting easier but I can only handle it a few minutes.


Tightness

I'm approaching 3CM and starting to feel the tightness.  Constant stretching is a must.  Dr. Ms PT says it will definitely get tougher as I approach 6CM,  but if safe I will push through to 7.6 CM.


Physical Therapy

This is a must, period.  I'm seeing two therapist for a total of 5 days a week.  Dr. Ms therapist which is by far the best due to the fact that he deals with LL patients over and over, he really pushes on the stretches.  The second is a local PT company, doing pool therapy and land,  they also have an anti-gravity treadmill.  Not sure how I feel about this treadmill as at my current weight 150 (from 165 originally) I can use the walker with little risk.


Overall Mobility

Much improved from the first few weeks. I've been taking walks around the house for 10-15 minutes back and forth.  My legs feel fatigued after, but it loosens up the glutes and hip flexors which are pretty much gone.

Things do get better with the passing of days. So far nothing that is totally unbearable thank God.


Cheers !!