Quote from: th on June 01, 2021, 10:13:31 AMmy gosh calm down - u should have said in ur opinion it is brutal - no doubt u complained about ur legs being broken too!! 
Apologies for the rudeness. If somebody says they are struggling or hurt, do not say "it is ok, chill out"
Quote from: PerfectBody on June 01, 2021, 10:20:25 AMApologies for the rudeness. If somebody says they are struggling or hurt, do not say "it is ok, chill out"
what are u on about - who is saying it's ok chill out??
Quote from: th on June 01, 2021, 10:13:31 AMmy gosh calm down - u should have said in ur opinion it is brutal - no doubt u complained about ur legs being broken too!!
It is very brutal if your doing external femurs like us, even tibias. If you’re doing internal methods it’s a walk in the park compared to us, sadly most people are not loaded with money and have to settle for externals, but external tibias is way less painful, regardless what you do it is always better to have someone around. Even though I can get things done myself like going to shower or restroom without any help, the risk I might fall or something is low but something to worry about. Also some days you feel okay then some days you have a lot of pain in one area and it’s hard to get certain tasks done
Quote from: th on June 01, 2021, 10:22:15 AMwhat are u on about - who is saying it's ok chill out??
Quote from: th on June 01, 2021, 09:42:35 AMnot at all true...
stop denying other people's experience.
Quote from: Activatedxx on June 01, 2021, 10:25:15 AM
It is very brutal if your doing external femurs like us, even tibias. If you’re doing internal methods it’s a walk in the park compared to us, sadly most people are not loaded with money and have to settle for externals, but external tibias is way less painful, regardless what you do it is always better to have someone around. Even though I can get things done myself like going to shower or restroom without any help, the risk I might fall or something is low but something to worry about. Also some days you feel okay then some days you have a lot of pain in one area and it’s hard to get certain tasks done
again that is ur view - and that would depend on ur definition of brutal - living with a mental condition is also 'brutal' - it is all down to attitude etc - the point i was making is that u can do this alone with the right motivation etc and nurses are around to help - the scaremongering does not help anyone at all - it was more for the benefit of others who may be considering this procedure - being told to ....is also brutal!! - reflecting the immaturity of some who proceed with this procedure - they are more likely to find the procedure brutal!
Quote from: PerfectBody on June 01, 2021, 10:32:27 AMstop denying other people's experience.
it is a medically certified procedure - if done correctly there is minimal danger - the procedure sounds more 'brutal' than it is scientifically/medically etc
you are more than entitled to ur view/experience - that is exactly what it is - it does not follow that 'everyone' will find the process brutal - that is all i am saying
of course, people can surely do this alone, hundreds have done it for years now, men, women, children regardless of age and gender. However, if you opt for LON or LATN, whether it's tibias or femur, the first week or even the first 15 days is going to be extremely difficult mentally and physically. My experience first-7 day was awful, I could not do anything by myself, my knees were stiff, swelling like balloons, if I tried to move my legs too much, they would screamed in pain. I still managed to stand on the 3rd day and walked like a cripple on the 4th day, however, if I wanna do personal hygiene like brushing my teeth, washing my face, my body won't be able to rest peacefully. So, without the help of someone, it's just impossible to do those things. Attitude or motivation won't help in this case because your body is just too weak to do those things. Of course, you can just lay there and eat and rest and take bowel movement on bed but not for me lol, i want to keep the same routine like when my legs were normal. Therefore, caretake is extremely important, I would no way do this alone
Quote from: PerfectBody on June 01, 2021, 07:13:39 AMDoing this by yourself, especially for the first two weeks, is extremely brutal. I would never do this again without somebody with me.
can't agree more, if I had done this alone like you, the first 10 days, I would have become insane
Quote from: 6CMFemurs on June 01, 2021, 07:59:24 AMIt’s really nice to have people to support you. I was fortunate enough to have family friends who hosted me in Florida for 3 months while I was getting this done. It was nice to have home cooked meals and even go out for drinks while lengthening.
Awesome, I wish I have a support system like you. I had to pay for full-time caretaker and a rent, he's my friend he quit his job to take care of me for 4 months
Quote from: dexter1930 on June 01, 2021, 12:25:16 PMof course, people can surely do this alone, hundreds have done it for years now, men, women, children regardless of age and gender. However, if you opt for LON or LATN, whether it's tibias or femur, the first week or even the first 15 days is going to be extremely difficult mentally and physically. My experience first-7 day was awful, I could not do anything by myself, my knees were stiff, swelling like balloons, if I tried to move my legs too much, they would screamed in pain. I still managed to stand on the 3rd day and walked like a cripple on the 4th day, however, if I wanna do personal hygiene like brushing my teeth, washing my face, my body won't be able to rest peacefully. So, without the help of someone, it's just impossible to do those things. Attitude or motivation won't help in this case because your body is just too weak to do those things. Of course, you can just lay there and eat and rest and take bowel movement on bed but not for me lol, i want to keep the same routine like when my legs were normal. Therefore, caretake is extremely important, I would no way do this alone
well u state 100's have done it this alone for years, men and women and - INCLUDING CHILDREN!! - exactly my point - i very much doubt ur knees were swelling like balloons - and you have just broken ur legs - so you have to expect pain!!
if u can lay down and eat you can also brush ur teeth and wash ur face from the bed if you have too!! - i have already stated that a nurse or fellow patient may be around to help and of course it is difficult the first three days or so - but motivation and attitude are everything in this procedure - ask any doctor -
i am sure you would have walked the first few days if your life depended on it and 15 days is way too long to still be struggling
the first few days are more a mental question of whether you have done the right thing in voluntarily breaking ur legs...
the doctor will make a psychological assessment before the procedure - to ascertain if the patient has the required mental strength/awareness to successfully follow due process - and doctor's instructions - attitude, like everything in life is everything - it doesn't stop just because u are wearing frames!!
many patients are not prepared for the surgery - they get a shock and then realise they have to work at recovery!! basics man...
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