Dude, where are you? Its been 20 days since your last update!
I'm soon getting femur Precise done with Dr. Parihar. Need to know how things are going with you..
Also, really looking forward to see your X-Ray.
Dude, where are you? Its been 20 days since your last update!
I'm soon getting femur Precise done with Dr. Parihar. Need to know how things are going with you..
Also, really looking forward to see your X-Ray.
Sorry guys for the late update. It's been ages since my last post.
Updates: Usual routine except for muscular pain. I used to have some muscle pain which I guess was not that bad. I think it is normal to have muscle pain after limb lengthening. Anyways, I had my 2nd follow up done on the 20th of May. Dr Divya Ahuja was happy with the progress. He also checked muscle movements and asked me to carry on doing the same exercise but increase the repetitions. He also asked me to increase the time I stand with the walker. (x-ray Link: https://imgur.com/a/DtvvJ4C )
Diet: Same as I mentioned earlier. In addition to what I have for meals, started taking protein supplements. I am taking plant protein, Calcium and Vit D.
Exercise: As mentioned earlier, I did start with 3-4 sets of exercise daily, but I only do 2 sets a day since muscle stretching is giving me weird kinda pain. I started getting burning pain in my left leg. I called the Doctors and they said it was hamstring pain. He advised me to use hot water bags/hot packs as well as asked me not to put a strain on my hamstrings for a few days. I was asked to use Quads to carry out exercises (use more quads muscles than hamstring). I was like wow, my Quads on my right leg were way weak and I managed to get it back into the rhythm. Now left leg muscles. Not to forget its limb lengthening journey.
I had 5 physio sessions since I left the hospital, home visits. They do the same exercise as given by Inhouse Physio at Mangal Parihar Hospital. Now, I perform all exercises on my own. Physio at hospitals are better because they are limb length and complications specialised and work under the supervision of Dr Parihar and Dr Ahuja.
I think I must have pulled my hamstring while stretching my legs. I had to stop some of the exercises for time being (eg knee press). As advised, I did use a hot bag for a few days but the pain was still there, so I called the surgery again. It was Dr Rejul and Dr Mehul Khatri. I asked them if I can use Deep Heat Spray (UK Brand) that we normally recommend to patients. Dr said I can surely use it. After a week. Please Note: I don't take any painkillers. I did take Ibuprofen (Non-Steroidal anti-inflammatory) for 2 days to ease the pain (could be inflammation). It got easy after a week's time. I gradually started back with exercise with more reps as advised by Dr Ahuja. Hamstring pain is still there but not as bad as it was. I am using hot and cold therapy almost every day (miss out on somedays).
ERC & Distraction: Same as before daily distraction rate @ 0.9mm per segment.
Work: Pretty much back to work. Obviously not normal work life as I am working remotely (from home) but yeah getting busy with as before.
Pain: Just Aspirin if you can consider Asprin as a pain killer. I will stop Asprin soon. It was prescribed after they took off the DVT pump so it's more for blood thinking than pain killer. Oh yes, I had to take NSAIDS for 2 days coz of my Hamstring being funny.
https://imgur.com/a/DtvvJ4C
Quote from: Growing Experience on June 01, 2022, 01:44:55 PMDude, where are you? Its been 20 days since your last update!
I'm soon getting femur Precise done with Dr. Parihar. Need to know how things are going with you..
Also, really looking forward to see your X-Ray.
Hey!
That's great! Good luck. You're defi in good hands. Things are not bad with me. Finger crossed 🤞
I just attached the link for my second follow up X-rays. I'll soon upload the third follow up x-ray images.
Quote from: mumbai on May 22, 2022, 10:13:43 AMIt can be dangerous to not be taking any blood thinners and be completely bed ridden with 2 broken legs. Please keep moving around.
yeah, I am moving around. Being stationary would defi invite trouble. I do take Aspirin. In fact, I am still taking it.
I agree that DOACS are a way better choice than Aspirin. I did speak to Dr Ahuja and he said I can have DOACS but he thinks aspirin is ok as long as I keep doing exercise. same as you said moving around. They keep you on a DVT pump for the first 7-10 days and then Aspirin.
Quote from: 52.Female.lengthened.11.5 on May 22, 2022, 09:33:31 AMHey I have just read your journal so far, keep strong and work hard on your rehabilitation. I am a 52 year old patient who has just completed my quadrilateral lengthening, I am alao aharing my jourey I like the way you are sharing yours, people like us can help fiture patients!
I know times can be tough, just stick with it, its not forever, fight through the pain you will get there and if you need any moral support don’t hesitate to contact me!
All the very best
Neko
Hi Neko
Word of encouragement! Thank you. Have you started walking? Hope you have a speedy recovery!
Quote from: overandover on May 19, 2022, 05:27:48 PMHow's it going, pal? Long time.
Hi!
Not bad! Thanks. How are things with you? Hope your muscle pain is in control now. I was having weird hamstring pain but yeah its not that bad now, struggled for a week. I spoke to Dr Rejul & Dr Khatri about it and they both were like focus on physical therapy as I'll see muscles getting tighter as we go along.
When is your follow up with them?
Stay well
Did you feel the catheter??? I literally heard catheter and felt a twist in my gut lmao. Also how’s the food, the sanitary, the country itself. The hotel? Do
You feel safe?
Quote from: Brycewelch17 on June 17, 2022, 07:54:28 AMDid you feel the catheter??? I literally heard catheter and felt a twist in my gut lmao. Also how’s the food, the sanitary, the country itself. The hotel? Do
You feel safe?
I didn't feel the catheter coz I was already under anaesthetic effect. I love Indian food so yeah food for me is no problem here. H Moreover, most people do speak English well makes it easy to communicate with. Hotels do have their own hygiene protocol. I only stayed in the hotel for a week after discharge. You have thousands of good options for hotels from Taj and Hilton to local hotels. Depending on one's budget you can find a decent stay in Mumbai.
yes, I'd say India is safe.
Was the hospital renovated?? Or improved??
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