Hi Krusty123 ~ hospital PT showed me how to use walker without bearing all the weight on my legs, also how to turn safely. It is a concern though, especially after hearing AimHigh's story!
Had my first drive today. Now that my caretaker is gone I have to get around a bit more on my own. It was only 15 minutes but it's a start and so far it was only getting in and out of the car that was awkward but not really painful.
Quote from: LongLegs on August 04, 2021, 05:36:24 PMHi Movie ~ how are you? Great diary! I followed you for months, until Precice became the main option when Stryde went off market. Yes, Dr. M is really great! I do have one question for you ~ did you do your own PT? Between Covid/Delta and my insurance not confirming PT coverage, I am doing my own PT for now. Mainly hamstrings, quads, glutes, hips and knees. Any tips or suggestions? Congratulations on going through LL journey and coming out on top the other side!
I did my own PT yes! thanks brother I'm glad my little vlogs were able to help somebody. drop me a PM I'll help you out with some self PT
Hi ActionSpeaks ~ I wanted to have my LL surgery in The States, plus it was easier to make arrangements for everything domestically rather than internationally especially during the pandemic. And it was kind of unknown what covid waves or variants any place might be experiencing while I was there for surgery and then post-surgery. After reading various diaries and comments by past and present patients of Dr. M’s, he came across as very skilled and experienced, with safety as a top priority. At the consultation he seemed very caring and genuine as well as knowledgeable, and answered all my questions and helped put my mind at ease. Plus his Height Lengthening Team have been really helpful throughout and on top of everything: Amanda here was a huge help to me and a constant communicator since the start. Looking back, my surgery was a sound success, I was very well looked after in hospital for those few days post-surgery, no leg issues so far, minimal pain levels and small scars, and I am getting taller and feeling better with each day. I am fully confident that I made the right decision in going with Dr. M. Also, I am really glad that I went ahead with Precice rather than wait around for Stryde to return as this may have been a long long wait.
Now using the walker all the time and getting in a few hundred steps a day. Moving slowly, one leg at a time. I read here somewhere that some Precice patients were doing a slow hop on the walker but one leg at a time works for me.
Dr. Mahboubian sounds like a good choice. Not sure if cosmetic and elective surgeries will be postponed soon again though, looks like this is already happening in some hospitals. You got in before the latest wave so the best of luck to you. Good timing. I do have some questions if I can DM you?
I hope everything is progressing well for you. By my estimation you should be finished lengthening by the end of next month at least, depending on how much you are lengthening each day. Thank you for all those tips and advice too. very sage. How are you coping now? I haven't read or heard anything definite about Stryde's return either and like everyone else have started following Precise diaries more closely because it looks like to be that or something like Betz or to wait around indefinitely. I really thought we had seen the highest point of covid early this year but it is now back worse than ever. Various states and hospitals have already halted elective and cosmetic surgeries. In my state not only are the ICU and regular hospital beds almost full but there is a dire medical staff shortage. I hate to postpone everything yet again. I was looking at this Fall but am now more inclined to wait for Spring 2022. My original plan was Spring 2021 with Stryde but now even Spring 2022 with Precise will do.
I will be finished lengthening this month then onto consolidation. I will have to check out other Precice diaries here for strengthening exercises, I have been mainly focused on stretching exercises until now. I was knee deep into a project for the last few weeks (online, IT) so have been MIA from here. Now that I have resurfaced I am looking at current news again and it looks to be still the same with regards to covid. I haven't seen anything about a turning point beyond speculation. No news from me, still lengthening, pain levels very manageable, back to online work 100% and then some. Can't wait to enjoy the weekend nights again!
Quote from: LongLegs on September 09, 2021, 08:44:12 PMI will be finished lengthening this month then onto consolidation. I will have to check out other Precice diaries here for strengthening exercises, I have been mainly focused on stretching exercises until now. I was knee deep into a project for the last few weeks (online, IT) so have been MIA from here. Now that I have resurfaced I am looking at current news again and it looks to be still the same with regards to covid. I haven't seen anything about a turning point beyond speculation. No news from me, still lengthening, pain levels very manageable, back to online work 100% and then some. Can't wait to enjoy the weekend nights again!
Wow congrats on what you’ve accompanied so far!
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