Would love all of your inputs and possible corrections.
Unless you are already booked for a procedure or simply cannot wait, I argue that waiting for Stryde is in your favour. Perhaps this is cognitive dissonance, but the balance of time is greatly compensated when using Stryde. For instance, weight-bearing with Precice takes 6 months, while weight-bearing with Stryde takes 2 weeks, at most. If we assume that Stryde is released 6 months from now, I'd rather have full-functioning movement and then get Stryde as oppose to being reduced to sitting for 6 months (especially during Covid). Even if we assume Stryde comes in 8 months, I believe that the wait is worth the efficiency.
Of course, this argument is void if we assume that Stryde will not be re-released.
What are you thoughts? And please, correct me if I've stated anything fundamentally incorrect.
I am currently in the midst of deciding what to do, and these are the conclusions I've developed.
Thanks
My argument for waiting for Stryde, please weigh in
My thoughts exactly. The fundamental gain is the same. But, the psychology impact is significantly different. Even with a caretaker, not being self-sufficient in the most compulsory of tasks (hygiene, cooking, etc) would be very difficult. If technology like Stryde didn't exist, there would be no doubt about a decision to pursue Precice. But, it is simply (hopefully) a waiting game. I'd rather wait 8 months if it means I can sustain my psychology comfort throughout the process.
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Congrats, bro. Few questions - what country, how much with everything in (living, food, etc) aprox?
From my understanding, the pain and scars from external method is significantly worse when compared to the available technology. Also, I assume you're just kidding about the one leg at a time suggestion, but lengthening one leg at a time would not be a good idea since one of your legs would be significantly overcompensating for the weight and balance for too long a time. This would only cause further problems down the line.
I see it this way - the world isn't going to return to "normal" for quite some time (1-2 years). If you can wait for the Stryde, you're going to have a much better time getting through all of this as oppose to incurring the emotional weight that comes along from being wheelchair-bounded for 6 months. Image that - for 6 months, you're in pain, you aren't at all self-sufficient, you can't complete even the easiest of tasks on your own. Even if you have a caretaker doing it for you, the frustration from being unable to do it yourself would be very difficult. I'm not trying to discourage you at all, I'm just trying to paint a realistic picture. If it isn't possible for you to wait for Stryde, and you sincerely believe you have the mental fortitude to make it - then all the power to you. Otherwise, you'd have a much better time just chillin' out for a few months 'till Stryde pops back into the market and you're able to walk within a weeks time.
I understand that, bro. If you truly are constricted on time, then getting the surgery done is the most important thing. I support you, bro. If you don't mind my asking, what's your starting height and your goal?
Damn, 5'10 is a solid height, but mental health discriminates against no one. My philosophy is this: if it makes you happy and there is something you can do about it in a safe manner, go for it. Life and short, live it up. I hope the best for you, keep me posted.
Thanks for the info, bro. I do have a few more questions. What country are you coming from? How long will you have to stay in Germany? Who is your doctor? What is your starting and goal height? Are you travelling with a partner or by yourself for this surgery? Thanks for the info my man
Totally understand your reasoning, bro. It makes perfect sense. From my understanding, patients have to be x-rayed every two weeks for the entire course of lengthening. How are you able to stay there for only 4 weeks if you're hoping to achieve 8cm?
No worries, bro. Height dysphoria is really hard. While I believe in therapy, I struggle to believe that therapy can fix a lifetime of insecurity about one single quality that we could never control and therefore always felt defeated by.
I'm guessing you're asking about quad-lengthening. In terms of pure technicality, the situation is such that even if you are below support line for the weight, there is apparent potential that the nail can bend at anytime. From what I've heard, quad lengthening (even with Stryde) is seriously difficult both physically and especially mentally. The pain and lack of mobility is very difficult, especially for that amount of time. The healing and risk of complications furthers as well. Even with just Precice, I'd recommend that for best results, you assume that you will be wheelchair-bound. Even if you are under the maximum-load the nail can handle, you have to consider other things such as force and external weight. Imagine this - you're standing on the nail at 115lb and you pick up a 20lb even momentarily whilst standing. To the nail, you're now 135lb. You accidentally overcompensate on the legs and add more weight through force, now you're even heavier on the nail. The displacement of weight in your body is important.
I'll say it like this - if you are honestly ready to go through several months of true immobility and serious pain and you are mentally stable and prepared, it's possible. But, at no point will it be easy. It's not impossible, though.
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