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? 
Lengthening with Dr Bagirov in Moscow (9th December surgery date)
What's the point of consultation then? Ask bagirov all that, btw how tall are u? 175/176?
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.
180cm for a LL patient is quite good, because LL patients at their new height look taller and leaner than their counterparts
Dont worry, 3/4 of Russia is in Asia so they must be asian right....... 
Your starting height is already good, getting to 180cm+ will be great. How long do you plan on staying in Russia for?
Good luck, have a safe trip and LL journey and do keep us posted.
Hey 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?
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)
oh i didnt get a 3 month visa as i was out of time 
and i think... i might die .. so long in russia
In the clinic and operating tomorrow.. It's nice place!
Quote from: ItsMyLife on December 07, 2014, 12:33:38 PMIn the clinic and operating tomorrow.. It's nice place!
Good luck ,My friend
Hope you all the best
We all support you.
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