Quote from: bigdreams55 on January 05, 2018, 08:16:15 AMIt appears this is common, does anyone have any ideas that could help with sleep? I've been using Tylenol PM, which helps a bit.
I suggest ZzzQuil.
Quote from: matrix on January 05, 2018, 03:37:50 AMHi bigdreams55,
Thank you so much for sharing your exciting journey. I wish you all the best in the coming days. Dr. Rozbruch is an awesome choice. The only concern I have is the cost. Could you let us know which insurance carrier are you using (Aetna, United Health)? Also I'm quite confused about the hospital fees. I've read 6FeetSoon and ShortLivesMatter's posts. Their sharing are very helpful but it seems that they gave very different numbers concerning the hospital fees. In 6FeetSoon's post, the number is 35k and all covered up by the insurance. In ShortLivesMatter's post, it's 88k and also all covered up by the insurance. I'm wondering what's the number in your case. 88k seems really high to me. In that case, I won't dare to risk the fact that the insurance company might decline the claim. I'm using Aetna PPO by the way. Thanks!
I have Cigna.
I really don't know the total cost yet but I saved for years for this and I wanted to have the surgery with one of the best surgeons out there, so I planned really far ahead financially. I think its smart to have plenty in reserve in addition to cost of surgery because you really dont want to be super tight on budget during these few months.
Ill update when I have numbers.
Thanks, bigdreams55. Yeah, it takes time for the insurance company to process the claim. Let's hope it will cover most part of the cost.Good luck!
Quote from: bigdreams55 on January 05, 2018, 08:16:15 AMAlso, I hear random cracks in knee, leg and hip every now and then throughout the day. Is that normal? Forgot to ask Dr. Rozbruch but it doesnt seem like a big issue to me.
i'm not sure, you might shoot dr. rozbruch or someone else at the office a quick email about it?
Quote from: bigdreams55 on January 05, 2018, 08:16:15 AMHey all,
I had my first post-op with Dr. Rozbruch today, I have distracted a total of 1.4 cm so far. I had really strong callus and bone formation on both legs, with the right having a bit more, so Dr. Rozbruch recommended I go to 1.33 mm/day for a week to help ensure no pre-consolidation. Range of motion and flexibility is good, but again it is still early in the process. Will see what issues I come across after hitting 3 cm+ and 5 cm+.
I was able to drive myself to Dr. Rozbruch office despite a snowstorm and the pain is still minimal (almost none during the day). My only concern so far is difficulty sleeping. I'm usually a side sleeper, so adjusting to sleeping on your back is difficult, and I cant stay asleep longer than a few hours before waking up to discomfort. It appears this is common, does anyone have any ideas that could help with sleep? I've been using Tylenol PM, which helps a bit.
Also, I hear random cracks in knee, leg and hip every now and then throughout the day. Is that normal? Forgot to ask Dr. Rozbruch but it doesnt seem like a big issue to me.
Wow, amazing that you were able to make it to the office during the snowstorm. I was scheduled for a visit on Thursday too but was afraid of the snow conditions so had to cancel. How were the roads and sidewalks? Yeah I had a hell of a time sleeping too during the lengthening phase, nothing really helped for me. I also had random cracks in my joints too, shouldn't be anything to worry about.
Quote from: ShortLivesMatter on January 06, 2018, 05:45:06 PMWow, amazing that you were able to make it to the office during the snowstorm. I was scheduled for a visit on Thursday too but was afraid of the snow conditions so had to cancel. How were the roads and sidewalks? Yeah I had a hell of a time sleeping too during the lengthening phase, nothing really helped for me. I also had random cracks in my joints too, shouldn't be anything to worry about.
Aww man, it would have been nice to have met in person. Most of his patients ended up cancelling which was kinda nice because I got all the attention haha. The roads and sidewalks were kinda bad, I got help getting through it all from random people.
And yeah, I think I'm adjusting to crappy sleep. I take a tylenol PM, sleep for a few hours, wake up to aches, use the stationary bike and then get another hour or two and repeat as necessary for 6-8 hours a sleep a night. Not the greatest sleep, but its only during lengthening so I'll manage.
Hope to hear great news from your next visit with Dr. Rozbruch soon!
Hey
great posts
when are you done lengthening?
hey again bigdreams... kind of specific question here: how's showering been? how do you maneuver getting into the shower bench/seat? thanks and hope you're well
yo, any updates? how're u doing?
Well written diary! I love the extra planning that you took. Godspeed!
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