Quote from: fivetenneeded2016 on July 22, 2018, 05:35:24 PMYes to both questions. The other patient I know is avoiding ATL using some excercises. He is undergoing PT from a Pili therapist. Apparently all patients from that therpaist have surpassed 7cm without ATL. Yes, his flexibility has improved. As a tip, I would suggest you stay in Milan and undergo Pt suggested by that of doctor recommenddd therapist. I would do so, if I could go back in time.
So what's the reason you choose Pili instead of Catagni who's obviously more experienced and a legend in Illizarov?
That's a good news regarding ATL. So we have to stay in Milan for 3 months during lengthening phase just because the PT is based there and then we can go home to our home country during consolidation period?
One more question, can we request to have TSF instead of his HEF? It seems that TSF is a superior frame afterall. If yes, the world would be perfect!
Quote from: The Dreamer on July 22, 2018, 06:04:11 PMSo you did ATL and didn't go to PT because you had to fly back home ?
yes, and besides, I had to stay in Italy to avail the same PT suggested by Pili
Quote from: Bruce Wayne on July 22, 2018, 06:26:27 PMSo what's the reason you choose Pili instead of Catagni who's obviously more experienced and a legend in Illizarov?
That's a good news regarding ATL. So we have to stay in Milan for 3 months during lengthening phase just because the PT is based there and then we can go home to our home country during consolidation period?
One more question, can we request to have TSF instead of his HEF? It seems that TSF is a superior frame afterall. If yes, the world would be perfect!
Pili coz he was more approachable and easier to communicate in english with
Would suggest you finish lengthening there and tske his PT and avoid ATL
he is particular about hef. not sure about tsf
Quote from: fivetenneeded2016 on July 23, 2018, 09:40:31 AMPili coz he was more approachable and easier to communicate in english with
Would suggest you finish lengthening there and tske his PT and avoid ATL
he is particular about hef. not sure about tsf
You think that Catagni's skills have decreased as he aged?
update: 88 days post op, 76days since lengthening, day 3 post ATL
gain: 5.7cm
stats:
Terrible pain and burn around the ATL site. So far its the worst pain I have ever experienced. Can confirm regarding the pain they talk about. My stride is 1/10th of what it used to be. Its really hard to find a decent position to sleep too. Would give it a few more days for attaining a normal stride or would resort to a wheelchair may be. After my journey, my feet are swollen too. Entire feet below the ankles are in bad shape now.
Quote from: Bruce Wayne on July 23, 2018, 11:11:12 AMYou think that Catagni's skills have decreased as he aged?
No, he was there for my initial surgery. He is also the surgeon and doctor chosen by my LL buddy. He seems to do fine too.
Quote from: Bruce Wayne on July 23, 2018, 11:11:12 AMYou think that Catagni's skills have decreased as he aged?
You're mentally retarded , seriously...
Quote from: fivetenneeded2016 on July 23, 2018, 02:50:20 PMupdate: 88 days post op, 76days since lengthening, day 3 post ATL
gain: 5.7cm
stats:
Terrible pain and burn around the ATL site. So far its the worst pain I have ever experienced. Can confirm regarding the pain they talk about. My stride is 1/10th of what it used to be. Its really hard to find a decent position to sleep too. Would give it a few more days for attaining a normal stride or would resort to a wheelchair may be. After my journey, my feet are swollen too. Entire feet below the ankles are in bad shape now.
fist 2 weeks after ATL are rough, post surgery inflammation/pain can last 15-20 days, give it time mate
Hey fivetenneeded2016 keep it hard, you'll see that once the period of pain is over, you'll be better ....
do not throw yourself down ... you've almost passed the hardest part .....
You're a great ...
Quote from: warrior on July 24, 2018, 03:25:22 PMHey fivetenneeded2016 keep it hard, you'll see that once the period of pain is over, you'll be better ....
do not throw yourself down ... you've almost passed the hardest part .....
You're a great ...
Thanks for all support guys, as a quick update, pain is very less today. Have walked for 40mins. Stride is 80% normal length.
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