Lengthening with Dr Bagirov in Moscow (9th December surgery date)

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I will be flying to Moscow tomorrow, I simply cannot wait. At the same time, I am so nervous.

I will be doing external tibia, but I might be doing external femurs. I will see what doc says.

For external tibias, what is the general recovery time frame? I know everyone is different, but give  me a range?
a) walking WITH crutches (not walker)
b) walking WITHOUT crutches, like a disabled, slowly
c) walking WITHOUT crutches, normally
d) frame removal (for 7-9 cm)

My second question: how many mg of calcium do I take everyday? Now I am taking 600 mg.

My third question: How many hours of walking a day should I do? I know as much as possible is probably the answer, but what is the minimal amount? I will try to hit that amount.

Lastly, what painkillers do the Russian docs prescribe? Is it opoids? Tramadol?  I heard NSAIDS hinder bone growth (though some studies show otherwise).

At this point, I almost feel like turning back. With lifts I am easily 180 cm, but I really wanna do this; its always so awkward taking off the shoe-lifts And once i reach 181-183 cm, and with lifts, I will be easily 185-188cm?

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Quote from: Hallijah on December 04, 2014, 06:23:45 PMWhat's the point of consultation then? Ask bagirov all that, btw how tall are u? 175/176?

Yes, for pre-op, how much calcium do I take? I'm currently taking 600mg.

I'm 173-174. I'm actually about average for an asian country. With lifts, I'm about 10-15th percentile.

I'm quite apprehensive actually, being Asian in Russia. I look a little mixed, but not that much.

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Quote from: LifeReloaded on December 05, 2014, 06:47:21 AMHey Itsmylife:

     I will be following your diary as I am too considering dr bagirov once I have saved up enough money. I had a question, did you run into any issues in obtaining a russian visa? What is the length of your visa?

Nope, I have a visa agent in my country and they handled everything for me. i got a single entry, 28 days visa. i can always fly back to my country and get another visa.

You will NOT be able to get a visa with the letters of invitation provided from the clinic in my country(though someone else managed to get it done... i dont know how)

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oh i didnt get a 3 month visa as i was out of time

and i think... i might die .. so long in russia

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In the clinic and operating tomorrow.. It's nice place!

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My questions to Dr:

Bow leg
do I have bow legs now? Any correction needed?
Ballerina
What are the risks of ballerina foot? (equinos)
What is the cause of ballerina foot?
Is there any disadvantage if I have to do the surgery to correct ballerina foot? Will sports performance be affected?
Removal
What are my options if I want to remove the frames after lengthening? What is the cost of the options?
Tibia or femur?
What is my tibia-femur ratio?
Should I extend my tibia or femur? Which is safer? Which is better for resuming sports activity like basketball and running? I want to lengthen 8-9 cm.
Is it better for recovery of sports function after surgery
•   2 operations (6 cm tibia, 5 cm femur)
•   Or 1 operation (8-9 cm tibia)
Anesthesia and pain
I need to have sedation for surgery. Do you have propofol?
What painkillers do you prescribe?  Tramadol? Are there stronger painkillers for the later lengthening process?
If I have trouble sleeping, can I take Xanax (alpazolam)?
Do we have to avoid NSAIDs for bone healing after surgery?
Recovery
Can I take these supplements immediately after surgery? I want faster recovery.
How many mg of calcium do I take everyday? Now I am taking 600 mg.

How much vitamin E should I take everyday?
Can I take 2000 mg vitamin C everyday?
Time frames
For external tibias, what is the general recovery time frame? I know everyone is different, but give  me a range?
a) walking WITH crutches (not walker)
b) walking WITHOUT crutches, like a disabled, slowly
c) walking WITHOUT crutches, normally
d) frame removal (for 7-9 cm)



Physio
How many hours of physiotherapy should I do everyday? Does walking help for faster recovery? Can you teach me the exercise after surgery?
When can I start physiotherapy?

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Quote from: LifeReloaded on December 08, 2014, 12:47:45 AMGood luck during your surgery man!

remember if you have any thoughts about regret about this surgery, think "going through this is nothing compared to not being the height i want forever".

stay strong and keep us updated 
thank u so much:)
i count my blessings i am able to have this opportunity
many people just accept their height.

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I just finished my op! About few hours ago. I'm glad pain is only 1/10! The nurses and doctors are kind and I was wondering if I can get fast food delivery? Is it normal to feel so hungry..?

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I've no pain at all though i can move my legs, yes epidural but I slept when they injected it as I was under propofol.

Yes ext tibia and four h post op

The nurse told me to tell her if it's pain, strange I can move my toes now n feel my tibia but no pain

My tibia is only about 9 cm shorter than me femur so dr said lengthen 7 -8 cm!

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Update: I've my computer set-up now, and can type better than on iPad.

I am so happy I did this surgery. I can about 5-6 hours after my surgery, and now it is 11 Pm russian time.

I can move my knee and ankle, and I can stretch and do dorsiflexion

I asked the nurse is it OK to do dorsiflexion now she says I'm good.

No painkillers yet..... and the pain isnt really there..

But then again, after surgery most people feel pain but I feel almost nothing!