Hi Classical, finally you made it.
I am very happy for you. You need walk a lot and with time you will be better. You can swiming too, and biking to stay stronger and then you can move your tibies more easy.
Cheers Paco.
great diary
any update?
can I contact u via personal message
Hey,
May I ask how long did it take for you to be able to walk unaided since the day you stopped lengthening?
Quote from: paco1 on October 06, 2014, 08:38:25 PMHi Classical, finally you made it.
I am very happy for you. You need walk a lot and with time you will be better. You can swiming too, and biking to stay stronger and then you can move your tibies more easy.
Cheers Paco.
Thank you Paco! So good to hear from you again! Yes, walking is getting better everyday, I am also doing some stretching and strengthening exercises.
Quote from: Impromptu on October 20, 2014, 11:09:16 AMHey,
May I ask how long did it take for you to be able to walk unaided since the day you stopped lengthening?
I was able to walk zombie style one month after lengthening is stopped. Now I am about one and half month post 2nd surgery, and I can walk inside my house and for very short distance outside. My walk is by no means normal right now, still a bit off balance and stiff, however, its much better than two weeks ago. I plan to go back to work in two weeks, hopefully I will be able to walk somewhat normally.
is LON weightbearing during lengthening period?
can u walk when lengthening?
Quote from: robbie1984 on October 21, 2014, 02:20:57 AMis LON weightbearing during lengthening period?
can u walk when lengthening?
Yes.
Quote from: Classical on October 21, 2014, 02:16:23 AMI was able to walk zombie style one month after lengthening is stopped. Now I am about one and half month post 2nd surgery, and I can walk inside my house and for very short distance outside. My walk is by no means normal right now, still a bit off balance and stiff, however, its much better than two weeks ago. I plan to go back to work in two weeks, hopefully I will be able to walk somewhat normally.
That's great to hear. I actually did my surgery around the same time as you did (a little earlier though, around mid May). I'm still consolidating and not given the green light to walk yet. (I'm about 5 weeks into consolidating).
So your doctor permitted full weight bearing? Is this because the rod supports your weight or because you have a bone bridge now?
Quote from: Impromptu on October 21, 2014, 07:41:39 AMThat's great to hear. I actually did my surgery around the same time as you did (a little earlier though, around mid May). I'm still consolidating and not given the green light to walk yet. (I'm about 5 weeks into consolidating).
So your doctor permitted full weight bearing? Is this because the rod supports your weight or because you have a bone bridge now?
How much did you lengthen, and was it harded than you thought,
Quote from: Impromptu on October 21, 2014, 07:41:39 AMThat's great to hear. I actually did my surgery around the same time as you did (a little earlier though, around mid May). I'm still consolidating and not given the green light to walk yet. (I'm about 5 weeks into consolidating).
So your doctor permitted full weight bearing? Is this because the rod supports your weight or because you have a bone bridge now?
I think it's both. Dr Lee gave me two stem cell therapy to speed up my bone growth which helped tremendously, plus I have the rod to support my weight.
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