Hey Fishing, I’ve done the exact same amount of distraction as you and am currently in the consolidation phase. How long did each stage of your consolidation take (Walker->crutches->full weight bearing)?
Any input would be great as I’m going a little insane wasting away in this wheelchair!
You're very fortunate to have your parents cook for you
Most people I met don't have that luxury, their parents either don't know about it or can't make it during the entire period of lengthening
Wheelchair / walker for 4 months , then crutches for a month, walking after about 5 months post op for me. About 7 months post op rn and I’m running / lifting
im planning to do Paley 8cm femurs in the future so I have a few questions
what was your starting height?
do you walk as you did before or is it awkward?
do you expect to regain full flexibility etc?
166, walk is cool now , flexibility probably never
were you flexible before? now are you like really stiff or just rather unflexible, like does it actually become noticeable in daily life or can you just not touch your toes or something.
Was never really flexible or stuff kinda average. You don’t notice it for the most part but sometimes I feel the tightness like when I bench I feel hip flexors stretching , also sitting crisscross is hard.
Hello again fishing! Strangely I was cleared to go straight to walking after just 4 months. I’m pretty ecstatic about being able to move around now, but did you learn any tips or tricks to get your gait back? My legs are pretty dang wobbly!
Nah just keep at it till you get stronger and it looks better
Hi Fishing,
I am planning to do LL at Paley too but I am still very early in the process. I feel like my communication with his assistant is not very helpful and i made a post specifically about this. I would really appreciate it if you could advise me on this situation?
This is the link to my post:
http://www.limblengtheningforum.com/index.php?topic=70638.0
Thank you
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