Quadrilateral Lengthening with Dr. Paley

Quote from: SAD on November 17, 2015, 05:32:32 PMwhat are the narcotics prescribed?

are you sure the body will get used to pain killers?

Says in my diary and his diary. Mainly Oxycodone.

I'm not sure if everyone's body will get used to the pain killers. But over time, you'll have less pain and thus need to take less pain meds, which means less side effects.

Hello.  This morning I am 1.75 cm taller- .69 inches.  It looks noticeable but my legs are skinnier so it may be an illusion.
I'm uploading last weeks x ray photos as we speak.  Pain is mainly after physical therapy and from wearing the dorsiflexion boots all day.  If anyone has tips for making the boots more bearable please feel free to chime in.  I had to get rid of my nurse for not showing up for my last appointment and also using her phone too much during our sessions.  I also felt being stretched 3 times a day for an hour.5 was overkill as it was causing strain on my body and limiting my own time to train and stretch on my own. 
I go to Paley's therapy Monday- Saturday. Saturdays cost extra and i'm usually the only patient there.  Sleep is gradually getting better.  This morning I woke up after 4 hours instead of 2.  Usually I wake up once the pain killers run out.  My parents are visiting so it will be nice to leave the hotel and visit south beach.  Besides the pain, weekends can be a bore; i'm about ready to leave homewood suites and find a nice condo that is handicap friendly.  Unfortunately for someone like me, who is alone, having no handicap doors that open with a button or auto is a big issue and so is the carpeted and sloped flooring.  Getting down the hall to my room could be an obstacle on American Ninja Gladiator. 
Have a good one, hope I provided some value.

Quote from: Iamready on November 22, 2015, 11:43:01 AMUnfortunately for someone like me, who is alone, having no handicap doors that open with a button or auto is a big issue and so is the carpeted and sloped flooring.  Getting down the hall to my room could be an obstacle on American Ninja Gladiator. 
Have a good one, hope I provided some value.

Get an electric wheelchair like I did if you have the money. I got a $2000 one called Smart Chair, but there are some cheaper brands. Works amazing. It's narrower, so you can fit in smaller spaces. And you control everything with just one arm instead of two, so it frees up one hand to open doors and close doors and hold plates. It's 50 lbs and foldable, so it can go into a car's trunk. Bring it home, because you're going to still need it when you go home. This lets me go almost anywhere, as I can put it in the trunk of my car, and then go almost anywhere, as long as there is someone to put it in and take it out of the trunk.

I was going to get one but my PT recommended against getting one. Something about them being too heavy.  I'll ask another PT about it tomorrow, Thanks

$2000 for a chair! God damn.

Hi DoingItForMe

I think that is a good idea! Especially for QLL patients, it could be a saviour.  I will definitely consider it when I will do ll in the future.  Perhaps, it can be resold in a lower price once I finish it.
 
Thank Iamready for the update. Your X rays look great!  It shows clearly you are getting taller!  Hopefully, there is a better way to improve the comfort for your boots.  I may also need to know it if I do tibia in the future.

Take care! 

I'll probably buy the wheelchair tonight.  I remember almost falling backwards on the hill going from St. Mary's to the Kimmel building.  It took all my strength to keep from falling.  It's also very easy to tip over. I'm moving out of Homewood Suites and into an apartment at City Center.  I was able to get a 6 month lease. After seeing the video of this wheelchair it's going to help me with all the taxi trips to the hospital and back with that convenient folding ability.

http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Chair-Electric-Wheelchair/dp/B00EBXBC4K/ref=pd_sim_sbs_121_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=4107wqFTCKL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1JMWM2W35TF7554HP7RM

This is it?

how is the pain?   it is painful?    how painful?   can you sleep better?