LON Tibias - February 2023 - Limb Lengthening Community

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Posted on Jan 26, 2023, 2:08 pm

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What's up everyone.

I've booked my operation for next month. I won't be sharing which surgeon I will be going to as I could say Paley and there would still be negativity. This won't be a secret, I will name the Dr eventually. I just don't want any feedback before I get there as I've done more than enough research.

My goal will be 6.5cm and I will be going back again for Precise on Femurs. Some people may say to not look too far ahead to a 2nd surgery but at 164cm, if I only do Tibias then it will be pretty pointless as I will only be 170/171cm.

If anyone has any advice on things to take or do before I leave then any input is welcome. I have 3-4 weeks until I leave. Any suggestions on how I can spend my time for 3 months? Sleeping advice?

And, for some info on myself. I am 20, from the UK. 164cm - 56kg. I've been on this forum for around 4 years.

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Posted on Jan 26, 2023, 2:16 pm

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I'm going to be as honest and transparent throughout the entire process. I've had this profile for a couple of years and almost 200 posts so I hope I won't be accused of being fake or anything.

Hopefully I will answer everyone's questions and add even more detail. If someone gives me a dirty look, I will post it. If I hear a car crash outside my window, I will mention it. If my food comes cold, I will mention it.

I've been asking questions to other patients on this forum for years but a lot of people don't like sharing. I will try clear everything up for everyone that needs answers to any odd and specific thing.

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Posted on Jan 26, 2023, 2:29 pm

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Good luck.

It is obviously a turkish doc but still good luck and I wish you a safe lengthening.
As someone who is a legit 170/171cm tall, it is not so bad at this height... Not perfect but it is not nearly as bad as being 164

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Posted on Jan 28, 2023, 2:48 pm

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Update:

Just finished purchasing some supplements:

Now Foods - Bone Strength: Supposedly the calcium coming from MCHA (Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite) is ideal.

Now Foods - Calcium & Magnesium: Added boost of Calcium as I will try to hit a 2000mg goal.

Now Foods - Vitamin D 10 000 IU: I have low vitamin D anyways, I have previously taken 10 000 IU, these will only be taken twice a week.

Will also have a protein shake every morning just to boost calories + protein and other amino acids. But, I'll order this once I am in the country.

To be clear, these are just to SUPPLEMENTS my health. I will obviously be eating 2000 calories from natural foods.

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Posted on Jan 29, 2023, 12:24 am

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Congrats!

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Posted on Jan 29, 2023, 4:45 pm

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Quote from: GrowTow on January 28, 2023, 02:48:14 PMUpdate:

Just finished purchasing some supplements:

Now Foods - Bone Strength: Supposedly the calcium coming from MCHA (Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite) is ideal.

Now Foods - Calcium & Magnesium: Added boost of Calcium as I will try to hit a 2000mg goal.

Now Foods - Vitamin D 10 000 IU: I have low vitamin D anyways, I have previously taken 10 000 IU, these will only be taken twice a week.

Will also have a protein shake every morning just to boost calories + protein and other amino acids. But, I'll order this once I am in the country.

To be clear, these are just to SUPPLEMENTS my health. I will obviously be eating 2000 calories from natural foods.

Good luck on your journey brother. I think you should at least keep your weight same during the distraction phase. If you are coming to Turkey there is a website called "supplementler" you can find tons of supplement there

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Posted on Jan 29, 2023, 5:07 pm

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Quote from: QuarkSoup on January 29, 2023, 04:45:10 PMGood luck on your journey brother. I think you should at least keep your weight same during the distraction phase. If you are coming to Turkey there is a website called "supplementler" you can find tons of supplement there

Thanks for the recommendation.

At the moment I don't eat enough, probably 1200 calories a day. I definitely need to increase this to a minimum of 2000 once i'm there. I've read you need 4000 calories for ideal bone growth. I don't see this being possible, it's too much for my current height and weight but I will try hit 2500-3000 at least.

Most people lose weight during this process, it's best to over eat even if it's unhealthy food as this will still help more than not eating enough.

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Posted on Jan 29, 2023, 7:28 pm

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Quote from: GrowTow on January 29, 2023, 05:07:10 PMThanks for the recommendation.

At the moment I don't eat enough, probably 1200 calories a day. I definitely need to increase this to a minimum of 2000 once i'm there. I've read you need 4000 calories for ideal bone growth. I don't see this being possible, it's too much for my current height and weight but I will try hit 2500-3000 at least.

Most people lose weight during this process, it's best to over eat even if it's unhealthy food as this will still help more than not eating enough.

1200 calories is pigeon tier intake, you need to pump those numbers up laddie

dont think protein powder is gonna make that much of a difference unless you take 4-5 shakes a day with 3% milk

one scoop of whey has 120 calories which is nothing in the grand scheme of things

you need good strong food - slow digestible carbs, non saturated FATS, protein from animal sources

so eggs, meats, steamed rice(brown is best), steamed potatoes, fish should be eaten daily, bananas etc and a whole metric ton of supplements to go with all that

when i did my lon tibia i was eating like a king every day and supplementing with burger king every other day(vietnamese burger king XXL whoppers were my heaven food there)

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Posted on Jan 29, 2023, 8:13 pm

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Quote from: bocklecrt3 on January 29, 2023, 07:28:23 PM1200 calories is pigeon tier intake, you need to pump those numbers up laddie

dont think protein powder is gonna make that much of a difference unless you take 4-5 shakes a day with 3% milk

one scoop of whey has 120 calories which is nothing in the grand scheme of things

you need good strong food - slow digestible carbs, non saturated FATS, protein from animal sources

so eggs, meats, steamed rice(brown is best), steamed potatoes, fish should be eaten daily, bananas etc and a whole metric ton of supplements to go with all that

when i did my lon tibia i was eating like a king every day and supplementing with burger king every other day(vietnamese burger king XXL whoppers were my heaven food there)

Yeah at the moment my lifestyle is completely sedentary so as much as 1200 seems less, I don't even get hungry but of course I know I need to eat double this once i'm there. I'm already starting from tomorrow to go up to 2000 calories for the 2 weeks before I leave.

I'm going to start a mass gainer 750 calories and then 3 meals a day for the next 2 weeks. This is only to increase my hunger etc. Once i'm there I'll ditch the mass gainer as it's not really healthy to keep having it for long term.

Once i'm there i'll have:

Breakfast = Protein Shake, 3x Eggs, Toast = 1000 Calories (Already know where to order this from everyday)

Lunch - Tuna/Cod with Rice 600 - 700 Calories (Also found a place to order this from)

Dinner - Chicken/Beef not sure what but it'll be a heavy dinner everyday. 700 - 1000 Calories (This meal will vary but always be a heavy protein/carb meal)

Total = 3000 Calories - 2600/2700 from Meals and 300 from Snacks

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Quote from: bocklecrt3 on January 29, 2023, 07:28:23 PM1200 calories is pigeon tier intake, you need to pump those numbers up laddie

dont think protein powder is gonna make that much of a difference unless you take 4-5 shakes a day with 3% milk

one scoop of whey has 120 calories which is nothing in the grand scheme of things

you need good strong food - slow digestible carbs, non saturated FATS, protein from animal sources

so eggs, meats, steamed rice(brown is best), steamed potatoes, fish should be eaten daily, bananas etc and a whole metric ton of supplements to go with all that

when i did my lon tibia i was eating like a king every day and supplementing with burger king every other day(vietnamese burger king XXL whoppers were my heaven food there)

Yeah at the moment my lifestyle is completely sedentary so as much as 1200 seems less, I don't even get hungry but of course I know I need to eat double this once i'm there. I'm already starting from tomorrow to go up to 2000 calories for the 2 weeks before I leave.

I'm going to start a mass gainer 750 calories and then 3 meals a day for the next 2 weeks. This is only to increase my hunger etc. Once i'm there I'll ditch the mass gainer as it's not really healthy to keep having it for long term.

Once i'm there i'll have:

Breakfast = Protein Shake, 3x Eggs, Toast = 1000 Calories (Already know where to order this from everyday)

Lunch - Tuna/Cod with Rice 600 - 700 Calories (Also found a place to order this from)

Dinner - Chicken/Beef not sure what but it'll be a heavy dinner everyday. 700 - 1000 Calories (This meal will vary but always be a heavy protein/carb meal)

Total = 3000 Calories - 2600/2700 from Meals and 300 from Snacks

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Posted on Jan 29, 2023, 8:41 pm

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Quote from: GrowTow on January 29, 2023, 08:13:34 PMYeah at the moment my lifestyle is completely sedentary so as much as 1200 seems less, I don't even get hungry but of course I know I need to eat double this once i'm there. I'm already starting from tomorrow to go up to 2000 calories for the 2 weeks before I leave.

I'm going to start a mass gainer 750 calories and then 3 meals a day for the next 2 weeks. This is only to increase my hunger etc. Once i'm there I'll ditch the mass gainer as it's not really healthy to keep having it for long term.

Once i'm there i'll have:

Breakfast = Protein Shake, 3x Eggs, Toast = 1000 Calories (Already know where to order this from everyday)

Lunch - Tuna/Cod with Rice 600 - 700 Calories (Also found a place to order this from)

Dinner - Chicken/Beef not sure what but it'll be a heavy dinner everyday. 700 - 1000 Calories (This meal will vary but always be a heavy protein/carb meal)

Total = 3000 Calories - 2600/2700 from Meals and 300 from Snacks

Will you be bringing anyone with you or will you hire a caretaker instead?

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