105 days post-surgery - Consolidation +14 days
So now that I am 2 weeks into consolidation, I thought I would provide a quick update.
Firstly the good news, I have made enormous progress in several areas. Since finishing lengthening, all the pain and general discomfort has slowly faded away. I no longer have any pain at all. The only thing that remains is slight discomfort in the legs if I sit for too long or walk long distances or when I am driving long distances but this too is improving. I have started a strength program with my PT which includes body squats, hydrotherapy and low-weight exercises that target the glutes, quads, hamstrings and hips. My legs feel 100 times stronger than they did during distraction. My duck ass is also slowly improving and with more glute strengthening, I should be able to eliminate it over the next month.
For the bad, my wide legs still persist and this is the one thing preventing me from walking normally. I went to see an orthopaedic surgeon to inquire about an ITB release and he said I have abduction to the extent that it can't be solved by PT and he can release it in 5 weeks time and it is covered by my insurance and essentially would resolve my wide legs instantly. I am strongly considering going this route because I have made great progress in all other areas yet the ITB is not something I can really work on since it cannot stretch. Betz is a great surgeon and performed the surgery perfectly, however the lack of an ITB release can cause issues and it should really be done in the original surgery. The good news is that I am covered by insurance and 5 weeks also gives me time to completely strengthen everything else before releasing the ITB.
All in all I am happy with my progress and happy that I did the surgery but slightly annoyed about the ITB but at least there is a solution that should get me walking normally again within the next 5-8 weeks.
Also, here are my x-rays right after lengthening finished (2 weeks ago). Callus is developing nicely, more so on the left as the right is a bit behind but Dr. Betz said the regenerate is looking very solid and healthy.
https://imgur.com/xevnaOM
https://imgur.com/lXuWvHu
RB - Femurs with Dr. Betz - March 2021
That looks like genuinely great bone healing. I'm envious - whatever the hell you're doing, keep it up man!
Quote from: RB on June 23, 2021, 03:28:29 AM105 days post-surgery - Consolidation +14 days
So now that I am 2 weeks into consolidation, I thought I would provide a quick update.
Firstly the good news, I have made enormous progress in several areas. Since finishing lengthening, all the pain and general discomfort has slowly faded away. I no longer have any pain at all. The only thing that remains is slight discomfort in the legs if I sit for too long or walk long distances or when I am driving long distances but this too is improving. I have started a strength program with my PT which includes body squats, hydrotherapy and low-weight exercises that target the glutes, quads, hamstrings and hips. My legs feel 100 times stronger than they did during distraction. My duck ass is also slowly improving and with more glute strengthening, I should be able to eliminate it over the next month.
For the bad, my wide legs still persist and this is the one thing preventing me from walking normally. I went to see an orthopaedic surgeon to inquire about an ITB release and he said I have abduction to the extent that it can't be solved by PT and he can release it in 5 weeks time and it is covered by my insurance and essentially would resolve my wide legs instantly. I am strongly considering going this route because I have made great progress in all other areas yet the ITB is not something I can really work on since it cannot stretch. Betz is a great surgeon and performed the surgery perfectly, however the lack of an ITB release can cause issues and it should really be done in the original surgery. The good news is that I am covered by insurance and 5 weeks also gives me time to completely strengthen everything else before releasing the ITB.
All in all I am happy with my progress and happy that I did the surgery but slightly annoyed about the ITB but at least there is a solution that should get me walking normally again within the next 5-8 weeks.
Also, here are my x-rays right after lengthening finished (2 weeks ago). Callus is developing nicely, more so on the left as the right is a bit behind but Dr. Betz said the regenerate is looking very solid and healthy.
https://imgur.com/xevnaOM
https://imgur.com/lXuWvHu
Fantastic news. This is exactly what I'm going through. PT simply doesn't work nearly as magically on ITB as Betz says. It should've been a deal-breaker. What did he say when you consulted him on ITB release?
Thanks
Quote from: RB on June 23, 2021, 03:28:29 AM105 days post-surgery - Consolidation +14 days
So now that I am 2 weeks into consolidation, I thought I would provide a quick update.
Firstly the good news, I have made enormous progress in several areas. Since finishing lengthening, all the pain and general discomfort has slowly faded away. I no longer have any pain at all. The only thing that remains is slight discomfort in the legs if I sit for too long or walk long distances or when I am driving long distances but this too is improving. I have started a strength program with my PT which includes body squats, hydrotherapy and low-weight exercises that target the glutes, quads, hamstrings and hips. My legs feel 100 times stronger than they did during distraction. My duck ass is also slowly improving and with more glute strengthening, I should be able to eliminate it over the next month.
For the bad, my wide legs still persist and this is the one thing preventing me from walking normally. I went to see an orthopaedic surgeon to inquire about an ITB release and he said I have abduction to the extent that it can't be solved by PT and he can release it in 5 weeks time and it is covered by my insurance and essentially would resolve my wide legs instantly. I am strongly considering going this route because I have made great progress in all other areas yet the ITB is not something I can really work on since it cannot stretch. Betz is a great surgeon and performed the surgery perfectly, however the lack of an ITB release can cause issues and it should really be done in the original surgery. The good news is that I am covered by insurance and 5 weeks also gives me time to completely strengthen everything else before releasing the ITB.
All in all I am happy with my progress and happy that I did the surgery but slightly annoyed about the ITB but at least there is a solution that should get me walking normally again within the next 5-8 weeks.
Also, here are my x-rays right after lengthening finished (2 weeks ago). Callus is developing nicely, more so on the left as the right is a bit behind but Dr. Betz said the regenerate is looking very solid and healthy.
https://imgur.com/xevnaOM
https://imgur.com/lXuWvHu
Fantastic news. This is exactly what I'm going through. PT simply doesn't work nearly as magically on ITB as Betz says. It should've been a deal-breaker. What did he say when you consulted him on ITB release?
Thanks
Quote from: RB on June 23, 2021, 03:28:29 AM105 days post-surgery - Consolidation +14 days
So now that I am 2 weeks into consolidation, I thought I would provide a quick update.
Firstly the good news, I have made enormous progress in several areas. Since finishing lengthening, all the pain and general discomfort has slowly faded away. I no longer have any pain at all. The only thing that remains is slight discomfort in the legs if I sit for too long or walk long distances or when I am driving long distances but this too is improving. I have started a strength program with my PT which includes body squats, hydrotherapy and low-weight exercises that target the glutes, quads, hamstrings and hips. My legs feel 100 times stronger than they did during distraction. My duck ass is also slowly improving and with more glute strengthening, I should be able to eliminate it over the next month.
For the bad, my wide legs still persist and this is the one thing preventing me from walking normally. I went to see an orthopaedic surgeon to inquire about an ITB release and he said I have abduction to the extent that it can't be solved by PT and he can release it in 5 weeks time and it is covered by my insurance and essentially would resolve my wide legs instantly. I am strongly considering going this route because I have made great progress in all other areas yet the ITB is not something I can really work on since it cannot stretch. Betz is a great surgeon and performed the surgery perfectly, however the lack of an ITB release can cause issues and it should really be done in the original surgery. The good news is that I am covered by insurance and 5 weeks also gives me time to completely strengthen everything else before releasing the ITB.
All in all I am happy with my progress and happy that I did the surgery but slightly annoyed about the ITB but at least there is a solution that should get me walking normally again within the next 5-8 weeks.
Also, here are my x-rays right after lengthening finished (2 weeks ago). Callus is developing nicely, more so on the left as the right is a bit behind but Dr. Betz said the regenerate is looking very solid and healthy.
https://imgur.com/xevnaOM
https://imgur.com/lXuWvHu
Great news and good to hear you're stronger! Hope the ITB release will be smooth if it comes to it 
Quote from: RB on June 23, 2021, 03:28:29 AM105 days post-surgery - Consolidation +14 days
So now that I am 2 weeks into consolidation, I thought I would provide a quick update.
Firstly the good news, I have made enormous progress in several areas. Since finishing lengthening, all the pain and general discomfort has slowly faded away. I no longer have any pain at all. The only thing that remains is slight discomfort in the legs if I sit for too long or walk long distances or when I am driving long distances but this too is improving. I have started a strength program with my PT which includes body squats, hydrotherapy and low-weight exercises that target the glutes, quads, hamstrings and hips. My legs feel 100 times stronger than they did during distraction. My duck ass is also slowly improving and with more glute strengthening, I should be able to eliminate it over the next month.
For the bad, my wide legs still persist and this is the one thing preventing me from walking normally. I went to see an orthopaedic surgeon to inquire about an ITB release and he said I have abduction to the extent that it can't be solved by PT and he can release it in 5 weeks time and it is covered by my insurance and essentially would resolve my wide legs instantly. I am strongly considering going this route because I have made great progress in all other areas yet the ITB is not something I can really work on since it cannot stretch. Betz is a great surgeon and performed the surgery perfectly, however the lack of an ITB release can cause issues and it should really be done in the original surgery. The good news is that I am covered by insurance and 5 weeks also gives me time to completely strengthen everything else before releasing the ITB.
All in all I am happy with my progress and happy that I did the surgery but slightly annoyed about the ITB but at least there is a solution that should get me walking normally again within the next 5-8 weeks.
Also, here are my x-rays right after lengthening finished (2 weeks ago). Callus is developing nicely, more so on the left as the right is a bit behind but Dr. Betz said the regenerate is looking very solid and healthy.
https://imgur.com/xevnaOM
https://imgur.com/lXuWvHu
Great news and good to hear you're stronger! Hope the ITB release will be smooth if it comes to it
The callus is looking amazing, RB
That is some great progress you have made.
Btw, regarding wide legs, I have seen previous patients of Dr. Betz who have resolved wide legs with just rigorous training over months. It surely takes time, but it does resolve.
But if you are short on time, then it makes sense to have ITB release surgery.
Anyway, I am happy with how things have turned out for you. Within few months, you will be enjoying your new height to the fullest!
Quote from: chasing_higher_dream on June 23, 2021, 11:20:43 AMThe callus is looking amazing, RB
That is some great progress you have made.
Btw, regarding wide legs, I have seen previous patients of Dr. Betz who have resolved wide legs with just rigorous training over months. It surely takes time, but it does resolve.
But if you are short on time, then it makes sense to have ITB release surgery.
Anyway, I am happy with how things have turned out for you. Within few months, you will be enjoying your new height to the fullest!
That's a valuable insight, thanks.
Quote from: chasing_higher_dream on June 23, 2021, 11:20:43 AMThe callus is looking amazing, RB
That is some great progress you have made.
Btw, regarding wide legs, I have seen previous patients of Dr. Betz who have resolved wide legs with just rigorous training over months. It surely takes time, but it does resolve.
But if you are short on time, then it makes sense to have ITB release surgery.
Anyway, I am happy with how things have turned out for you. Within few months, you will be enjoying your new height to the fullest!
Hey Chasing, can you point me to the patient's diary? I am really interested to see his/her situation and techniques.
I think RB and dreamingcloud were both recently clinically diagnosed to not being able to recover their normal functions unless an ITB release was performed. This is definitely not them feeling bad about wide legs and looking for an easy way out.
Betz would first prescribe several months more of PT, and then proceed to ignore the patient. He has not replied to my first 6-week x-ray email for 6 days.
I believe Betz has good intentions in not wanting to release ITB, since too much release can lead to permanent problems. However, since the band is just a fibrious tissue, it cannot stretch. For some people, their tensor fasciae latae muscle simply cannot stretch for the full length of their lengthened femurs.
dremaingcloud (Feb 2021): http://www.limblengtheningforum.com/index.php?topic=66226.msg188865#msg188865
Sorry, I do not have any link to the diary here.
But, I did met with a patient during my hospital stay, he had resolved his wide legs through months of PT.
Also, I have heard past patient experiences from Peter (physiotherapist), all the patients, even those who had done insane lengthening (around 10 cm), at first could not walk straight because of wide legs and duck ass post lengthening phase. But past 1-year mark post-surgery, they were completely fine and walking like normal people, but this required daily rigorous PT!
You never know, maybe I too would require IT-band release surgery, but before going this way, I am willing to put faith in Dr. Betz and Peter and dedicate myself to 1 year of rigorous PT. Until I try and experience on my own, I will not know what will work and what will not!
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