Should I wait for PRECICE 3? (STRYDE)

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I want to add 10-12 cm more to my 1.70cm natural height, but I would also like to save my agility and mobility to the maximum . Is it possible with PRECICE 2.2 method? I read that The PRECICE 3 method may be available later in 2018 or early 2019 worldwide. I do not want to go to Paley. Also do you think when PRECICE 3 practice becomes worldwide possible this will cause PRECICE 2 to be slightly cheaper?
Good luck to you all!

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If I had to guess precise 2 would stay the same or go up more and precise 3 just may be more expensive. This surgery is trending in the direction of being more and more expensive.

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Are you planning on both femurs and tibias? The maximum distraction amount for Precice 2.2 is 8 cm, I doubt that the newer nail will increase it; definitely not up to 12 cm.

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Quote from: Android on May 06, 2018, 11:48:18 PMAre you planning on both femurs and tibias? The maximum distraction amount for Precice 2.2 is 8 cm, I doubt that the newer nail will increase it; definitely not up to 12 cm.

Yes I plan to do both, but i am also thinking of doing 8 cm external LATN on tibias. I do not smoke nor drink, however I really want to be able to run because I enjoy it. Do you think that is possible or I should forget the running part. I am determined to lenghten myself in the upcoming 2 or 3 years and if this is the physical price I will pay it too. Also Android, assuming I do 7 or 8 cm on tibias in your personal opinion if I build some musle in my lower legs after the lenghtening would that help me in some way?

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Quote from: justaveragedude on May 07, 2018, 12:22:11 AMYes I plan to do both, but i am also thinking of doing 8 cm external LATN on tibias. I do not smoke nor drink, however I really want to be able to run because I enjoy it. Do you think that is possible or I should forget the running part. I am determined to lenghten myself in the upcoming 2 or 3 years and if this is the physical price I will pay it too. Also Android, assuming I do 7 or 8 cm on tibias in your personal opinion if I build some musle in my lower legs after the lenghtening would that help me in some way?

Read everything in this thread:

http://www.limblengtheningforum.com/index.php?topic=5403.0

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8 cm tibias is highly discouraged, much more manageable with femurs.

If your goal is 10-12 cm and you plan on getting both tibias and femurs done, I'd aim for something like 5 cm tibias and 7 cm femurs.

Here are some videos of running after recovery.

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Definitely get the PRECICE 3. Being able to stand on your own legs 3 weeks after the surgery, vs. being limited to a wheelchair or walker for months, is a complete game changer. Walking (even with crutches) means your PT will be much easier than if you spend your days on a couch, in a wheelchair, or in bed.

I'm one of Paley's last patients to use PRECICE 2.2, and I'm trying pretty hard to not be pissed that I didn't wait 1-2 more months. Being unable to walk makes everything extra difficult, both physically and mentally.

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Quote from: OverrideYourGenetics on May 14, 2018, 09:19:59 AMI'm one of Paley's last patients to use PRECICE 2.2, and I'm trying pretty hard to not be pissed that I didn't wait 1-2 more months.

At least you'll be able to say "you think you kids have it hard! Back in my day..."

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Quote from: OverrideYourGenetics on May 14, 2018, 09:19:59 AMDefinitely get the PRECICE 3. Being able to stand on your own legs 3 weeks after the surgery, vs. being limited to a wheelchair or walker for months, is a complete game changer. Walking (even with crutches) means your PT will be much easier than if you spend your days on a couch, in a wheelchair, or in bed.

I'm one of Paley's last patients to use PRECICE 2.2, and I'm trying pretty hard to not be pissed that I didn't wait 1-2 more months. Being unable to walk makes everything extra difficult, both physically and mentally.

Your suffering makes our waiting useful... you are a hero... So thanks. Any idea when/if precice 3 is available for other clinics?

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Quote from: OverrideYourGenetics on May 14, 2018, 09:19:59 AMDefinitely get the PRECICE 3. Being able to stand on your own legs 3 weeks after the surgery, vs. being limited to a wheelchair or walker for months, is a complete game changer. Walking (even with crutches) means your PT will be much easier than if you spend your days on a couch, in a wheelchair, or in bed.

I'm one of Paley's last patients to use PRECICE 2.2, and I'm trying pretty hard to not be pissed that I didn't wait 1-2 more months. Being unable to walk makes everything extra difficult, both physically and mentally.

Precice's 1.0 had the most problems out of all of them, and 2 still had to go through 2 revisions. Who knows how the first models of 3 are going to fare?

Hang in there, man.