Hi everyone,
I’m not very active here but I have been lurking for probably 4 years. I had a consultation with Dr. Mahboubian about 3 years ago and was told that I was a good candidate but the timing and finances didn’t work for me. I have recently been considering traveling to Turkey to undergo LON femur lengthening. I’ve searched the forums but was hoping for advice from any LON/CLL veterans.

My biggest concern with LON is ability to sleep. How much did medication aid with this. The pain and discomfort, and not being able to sleep on my side is probably going to make it harder on me, but I assume the sheer exhaustion will get me through that.

Along with cost, weight-bearing during and after lengthening is a significant factor in choosing LON. Does anyone (especially those who may have undergone different methods for tibia vs. femur) have opinions on this?

And on the point of cost, does anyone have any experience negotiating the cost of CLL, whether with American doctors or overseas.

Thanks in advance.