Nail Removal with Dr. M Jan 19

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Hello old friends

I have my surgery scheduled on Jan 19, in about 2.5 weeks.
So far, I've been able to squat 185lbs ass to grass and touch my knuckles to the floor with my legs hyperextended.
Running straight feels natural, just that my hip flexors are very easily sore afterwards. I've noticed while playing basketball / volleyball that the sharp direction changes are a little bit harder.
Jumping feels natural, I can graze the rim at 9.75ft.

I was wondering if anyone had any tips or advice for me to get ready for the nail removal (both mentally and physically).
I'd also be glad to send a video of me sprinting / doing an exercise if requested.

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Here's a squat. You could see the LL scars, although theyve faded quite a bit.
https://imgur.com/a/NFXGJGV

I did it barefoot, but usually in the gym I squat with heel elevated shoes for a more upright torso.
Sorry for the bad editing lol

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Thanks! I'm not sure how to answer your first question. I think my life feels fuller now, but I don't think it's because I'm now taller. At times I regret doing the surgery because I was very drawn to sports before, and didn't think I would miss competing in sports this much.

I've noticed that if I walk too little or don't do any leg exercises for a few days, my quads start to get really tight and painful. My physical therapist has told me that it is because I'm not recruiting my glutes at times and the quad gets strained because it carries all the weight.

Other than that, I think my life is completely back to normal. I'm in college, rushed a frat, I'm happy and prospering.
I sort of looked past LL mentally aswell, it's not on my mind much anymore until I recently scheduled my nail removal.

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No I could, but not at a high level anymore. I used to be able to compete on a national level, but now I'm probably about as good as your average basketball player at a random 24 hour fitness.

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I don't think my views will change, considering I've been back to a normal life for quite some time now. I don't have to do anything that's LL related anymore, but I still think the same way. I will say that I'm very glad I did LL but I can't say I'd do it again if I magically shrunk.

Thank you for your wishes and I hope the best for you too

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I only stretch before / after working out now.
I think I stopped doing PT around 4 months after consolidation.

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Met with Dr. M yesterday 1/17, everything was fine. Did my pre-surgery check up and  x-ray, doctor said I'm all good.
Honestly super stressed out and nervous right now.

By this time tomorrow I'll have been home and done with the surgery though. Long day ahead.

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NAILS ARE OUT!!! LETS fkING GOOOO
Felt phenomenal. Literally no pain even with the medication worn off. Only a sore butt.
Anesthesia makes it so I can't pee, but god I feel amazing surprisingly.
Walked to the bathroom without crutches right after they took off some bandages.

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I had precice 2.2, no rust. I didn't get to see the nail, I think Dr. M had another operation right after mine.

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Thank you man! Very happy with how the process turned out. Hope the best for you!