Internal femurs with Dr Paley

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I am also your age (maybe a bit older, in 2 months I'll be 18). Unfortunately I won't do the surgery until I am 21 (when I finish my Bachelors degree) but you are such an inspiration to me. I was so terrified by everything I heard but now seeing the progress you have done in such a short time... It's just amazing.
You give me motivation to wait and eventually (in 3 years) do this surgery, so I'll feel more in alignment with myself.
Keep updating us with your amazing journey.

Much appreciation, and I wish you a quick recovery.

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Today, I met Dr. Robbins. Everything is good so far, according to the ex-ray I have grown 4.4cm on my right leg and 4.2 on my left leg,which means that I am half way done. The medicine which Dr Robbins recommended to me is Ibuprofen, which is for pain management, this is just for when I get really painful since I am getting tighter.

Right now my goal is higher, hopefully I can make it 8cm instead of 6.5cm. This is because I have seen lots of successful journey so far.

This journey is certainly not getting easier, since my hamstring is getting tighter, if it gets too tight, I have to slow down my lengthening to 3 turns a day, this means I will grow 0.75mm a day.Luckily, Dr Robbins still allow me to do 4 turns a day.

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Today, I met Dr. Robbins. Everything is good so far, according to the ex-ray I have grown 4.4cm on my right leg and 4.2 on my left leg,which means that I am half way done. The medicine which Dr Robbins recommended to me is Ibuprofen, which is for pain management, this is just for when I get really painful since I am getting tighter.

Right now my goal is higher, hopefully I can make it 8cm instead of 6.5cm. This is because I have seen lots of successful journey so far.

This journey is certainly not getting easier, since my hamstring is getting tighter, if it gets too tight, I have to slow down my lengthening to 3 turns a day, this means I will grow 0.75mm a day.Luckily, Dr Robbins still allow me to do 4 turns a day.

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Quote from: just do it on August 05, 2019, 07:31:34 PMToday, I met Dr. Robbins. Everything is good so far, according to the ex-ray I have grown 4.4cm on my right leg and 4.2 on my left leg,which means that I am half way done. The medicine which Dr Robbins recommended to me is Ibuprofen, which is for pain management, this is just for when I get really painful since I am getting tighter.

Right now my goal is higher, hopefully I can make it 8cm instead of 6.5cm. This is because I have seen lots of successful journey so far.

This journey is certainly not getting easier, since my hamstring is getting tighter, if it gets too tight, I have to slow down my lengthening to 3 turns a day, this means I will grow 0.75mm a day.Luckily, Dr Robbins still allow me to do 4 turns a day.
I'm glad you're considering the extra 1.5 cm you specially should try and get the most out of this surgery since you're very young & healthy, your body will bounce back no problem!

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Quote from: just do it on August 05, 2019, 07:31:34 PMToday, I met Dr. Robbins. Everything is good so far, according to the ex-ray I have grown 4.4cm on my right leg and 4.2 on my left leg,which means that I am half way done. The medicine which Dr Robbins recommended to me is Ibuprofen, which is for pain management, this is just for when I get really painful since I am getting tighter.

Right now my goal is higher, hopefully I can make it 8cm instead of 6.5cm. This is because I have seen lots of successful journey so far.

This journey is certainly not getting easier, since my hamstring is getting tighter, if it gets too tight, I have to slow down my lengthening to 3 turns a day, this means I will grow 0.75mm a day.Luckily, Dr Robbins still allow me to do 4 turns a day.
I'm glad you're considering the extra 1.5 cm you specially should try and get the most out of this surgery since you're very young & healthy, your body will bounce back no problem!

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@ MirinHeight I am using the stryde nail, since it can support my whole weight.

@ Dreamingtobetaller Everything is going smoothly. I don’t think that 5’2 and a half feet is a problem with girls, but if you think it’s short, then I have no comments.I think this is a really worthwhile surgery, since the tallness will be with you forever. There is no problem with the stryde nail, you will be in good hand if you have the surgery with Dr Paley. He is the most experienced doctor in the world.

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Dear all,
Long time no update, so, I will write about my two month limb lengthening experience.

I can’t believe how fast time flies. Last Sunday,August 18 is  two month since my limb lengthening surgery. Until today, I have grown about 5.8 cm on my right and 5.3cm on my left leg.Which means that I still have 1.2 cm of lengthening on my right and 1.7 on my left leg to achieve 7cm.  I have decreased my goal because I will do my tibias in the next two years, to allow a good proportion.

Right now, both my legs are getting tight. I have to eat ibuprofen every night in order to sleep well.My appetite is getting better day by day as I get more comfortable, but my weight still haven’t gained much,  I think this is because a lot of my energy is used to recovery of my legs.

I did two aquatics therapy during my lengthening process with Katie Crane. I would recommend her, since she is really professional which can be seen on her smile and her energy level. She chooses different stretches for me according to my situation.With the help of Katie, I am now not afraid to move my legs in water  and swim for a few laps.

One great news is that I don’t need to use walker and crouches to walk, I am only assisted by the cane. Most of the time when I am in the hotel I can walk with no assistance.

Overall, it is a worthwhile surgery and I really appreciate the help from Dr Paley and his fantastic  team for making my journey a very successful one. Two more weeks, I will finish my lengthening process and I’ll go back to my normal life in about three weeks from now.

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Amazing update... great to see you ..reaching your goal ..

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Congrats young man! All the best you're doing great

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Good job buddy!

I wasn't comfortable on the cane until about week 15 'ish.  I'm a late bloomer I guess. haha.  You're doing wonderfully! Keep it up.