Exactly. Thats not to say people cant be happy or NEARLY fully recover- Or fully recover in all senses except high level sports etc.
But to not be even open to the option of a 99% level recovery means this surgery isn't for you.
Quote from: programdude on April 06, 2016, 07:13:21 AMExactly. Thats not to say people cant be happy or NEARLY fully recover- Or fully recover in all senses except high level sports etc.
But to not be even open to the option of a 99% level recovery means this surgery isn't for you.
Hey dude
If i want 90-95% of speed and agility,could it be possible?
Besides you will never get 100% recovery (I would say not even 90%), that Spartan attitude doesn't work like that.
I'm current LLer, and although there are guys who have a really easy time, but if not, when pain 10/10 comes, no man on earth would be able to do any exercises (I hope you never get to 10/10)
I have had a lot of painfull mototorbike related bone/joint/road rash njuries over the years - but only with LL (RFemur only) could i not sleep through the night 😉
KiloKAHN
when you say that we will never find our level of yesteryear, is it not the case every time that leg breaks ?
and can t we always do sports in a moderate level?
Quote from: goodlucktomylegs on April 06, 2016, 08:33:03 AMHey dude
If i want 90-95% of speed and agility,could it be possible?
99% not possible. There's been no post LL squats or deadlifts over 100kg. No examples of something like a mediocre broad jump or vertical leap. What are your current stats re: strength and agility??
Quote from: Thatdude950 on April 06, 2016, 01:04:45 PM99% not possible. There's been no post LL squats or deadlifts over 100kg. No examples of something like a mediocre broad jump or vertical leap. What are your current stats re: strength and agility??
Nah
My current stats: i dun no, never measured yet
I just ask for probability for maximize functional and athletic ability post ll
Agree with PD, 100% isn't possible. I'd say at best, depending on how much you lengthen, 90% might be possible. I'd say (conservatively) I'm at like 85% right now. I can lift weights on my legs (squat, press, etc.) no problem, and my running is improving. It'd be perfect if the left screw issue didn't cause me to have a weak glute medius on my left side (thus causing a very slight sway).
Quote from: programdude on April 06, 2016, 04:34:09 AM100% Is not happening.
Quote from: YellowSpike on April 06, 2016, 02:15:53 PMAgree with PD, 100% isn't possible. I'd say at best, depending on how much you lengthen, 90% might be possible. I'd say (conservatively) I'm at like 85% right now. I can lift weights on my legs (squat, press, etc.) no problem, and my running is improving. It'd be perfect if the left screw issue didn't cause me to have a weak glute medius on my left side (thus causing a very slight sway).
YellowSpike and Programdude,
Thank you both for your input. I've read both of your diaries -- two of my favorites. Ok, so say 100% athletic recovery isn't possible. The reality is, I'm not a professional athlete nor do I even participate a great deal in sports. But I will do the occasional 5K, mud run, or pick-up football game, and I wouldn't want to be barred from continuing those activities.
Probably my biggest concern, athletics-wise, is what affect it will have on lifting weights, both in terms of bodybuilding and the amount of weight I'll be able to lift. Will I permanently lower the ceiling on my strength potential, and on my ability to build muscle? Programdude, I know you do some modeling and presumably lifting weights is a regular part of your life. Have you been able to reach or exceed your pre-surgery strength levels, or experienced any hindrance at all in developing your muscular "aesthetics"? I know your leg snapped in half shortly after your surgery and that obviously hindered your recovery in these areas, but as far as the surgery itself, do you feel there is any permanent deleterious effect?Â
YellowSpike, have you regained your previous strength levels on those lifts you mentioned?
I ask the same question of anyone else reading this who's had the surgery and lifts weights.
Quote from: Lgazer on April 05, 2016, 10:42:00 PM@OP - I know some patients who would be interested in talking. For how long would they have to talk? Would you sign a confidentiality contract? Do you want their real names? Would you expose them in the forum or keep the secrets for yourself?
Well, obviously you don't know me so you'd have to put some trust in me here, but yes, I'd keep it confidential. I don't have any need for real names, as that isn't relevant to the information I'm seeking here. As far as "exposing" people, I don't really see what my motivation would be to do such a thing. Especially if I'm paying for it, I'd want to keep it only to myself if that's what was asked. I suppose I could sign a contract, but a true contract would have to include both party's names, which would undercut your desire to remain anonymous.
I'd expect the conversation would be anywhere from 30 mins to an hour.
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