looking to get CLL. any recommendations, advice, and/or tips?

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Quote from: raktan on July 10, 2024, 02:55:34 AMHello,

I have been researching CLL surgery for the past year and I am quite interesting in going through with at least one surgery (femurs).

Here is some information about me:

Age: 32

Height: 1.68-1.69 meters or about 5'6.4

Wingspan: 1.76 meters, so that of someone who is 5'9 and some change

Weight: 168 pounds

Build: I have been working out for almost 10 years (natural) and have quite a muscular build

Location: Los Angeles, CA

I believe my femur to tibia ratio is about 1:1, but I haven't measured each with precision.

What initially drew me in and got me curious about CLL were all the LLT videos that were popping up on socials and YouTube. After doing more research and finally coming across this forum page, everyone is saying to steer clear of Turkey for CLL surgery, so I have been looking up areas and doctors near me. So far, I found one in Burbank, CA (Dr. Shahab) and one in Las Vegas, NV (Dr. Debiparshad).

Basically, I was wondering if you guys had any recommendations on places/doctors to get this surgery done. Also, if you have any advice and/or tips?

Thanks.

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Quote from: iwillgettaller on July 10, 2024, 03:28:13 AMDepends on your budget but if you're going to stay in Cali, then Mahoubian isn't a bad choice either. I can let you know of out of state or country too ifyw

Probably mentally prepare yourself, and do lots of stretching

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Quote from: Mortals556 on July 10, 2024, 03:32:52 AM What would be your price range for how much you would be willing to spend on surgery? From my personal observations on success rates with people on this forum I would say that a doctor with a good balance between safety and price would be Birkholtz in South Africa. He is in the ball park of around 60k USD which isn't super crazy if you play your cards right financially. If you aren't looking to leave the United states but you want to keep the price in a reasonable zone then look into Dr Assayag in Baltimore who's price I am not familiar with off the top of my head. If you don't have the most money in the world but your not looking to get butchered then consider Dr Parihar in India who's around I believe 25k or Giotikas in Greece who's prices vary heavily.

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Quote from: raktan on July 10, 2024, 06:29:12 AMThat's exactly what I'm looking for - a balance between safety and price. The other two I listed seem a bit high with price and those don't even include the extras and additional fees/expenses. I'll definitely look into those recommendations. Are those prices you listed for everything, or just the surgery?

Question: Precise is the safer option for CLL, right? I was seeing LON methods, but only in places like Turkey mostly. I know that presents its own set of higher risks/complications. With researching more, I am seeing the new Precise Max, which I believe is weight-bearing?

Thanks for all the info.

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Quote from: Mortals556 on July 10, 2024, 11:37:45 PMYeah if your looking for a good, balanced approach to LL then Birkholtz is your man. I believe the 60k covers everything except some supplements and minor equiptment you should buy beforehand (and of course the plane tickets). If you want more information on him you should look at his website or if you want patient testimonies I would suggest joining the d where there are a good number of his patients. For the other doctors I listed like for Parihar who is 25k for ring fixators and Giotikas who is 42k for Precice the things that are not covered are like travel expenses, accommodations, food stuff like that but wont be too expensive in places like Greece and India were they are located. And you are totally founded in your belief not to go to Turkey for LL as most of the clinics there will butcher you.