Stryde Femur Procedure with Dr. Debiparshad

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Hello All!

I’m finally chasing my dreams after a decade of trying new things to overcome my height dysphoria.

Thank you for all the diaries I’ve read and watched them all. Movie your videos are awesome and made me even more confident in doing this.

I would really like to text and chat with people that have gone through this when times are tough or if I have any questions and advice I won’t bug I promise

I’m 32 years old, and about 5’8.5” or so (I’ve always thought I was a little taller then that until I pulled out the tape measure) lol

I’m going to do my best and shoot for the full 8cm’s

 I’m a little on the heavy side probably about 200 pounds of some muscle and fat lol. I’ve been on and off with the gym for years now, but haven’t gone for about 4 months or so and been slacking using the excuse of the pandemic.

Anyways I live in SoCal and was going to go with Dr. M but the lack of communication and service I ended up going with Dr. Debiparshad. (I’m not really going to get into it, they’re both great doctors)

I’m happy with my choice and everyone seems great and friendly. I have done a lot of research about Dr. D and I’m fully confident in him.

My surgery is this Friday August 28 2020! I’m super excited and nervous at the same time.

I haven’t stretched much I’ve just tried to loosen up my leg muscles, my upper strength is great since it was arm day and chest day every day at the gym lol

I contemplated back and forth on writing a diary, but figured why not even if it helps the one person out I’m happy.

I’ve been praying and working hard for this, so I’m all in!! I’m a pretty tough guy and my pain tolerance is pretty good so I’m going to do my best to get through it, even though it will probably kick my ass.

This is pretty much kept as a secret from everyone other then my family, mom, dad brother and sister.

I have been wearing shoe lifts for at least 6-7 years and I hate them so they’re all getting burned when I get back! I’ve always had blisters because of them.

Anyways wish me luck I’m going to need it!

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Sunshine and Movie - thanks guys I really appreciate the kind words! I can’t wait till it’s over!

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Football - thanks man I appreciate it, I’ll do my best! Lol I know right?

A - thanks bro, yeah I’m going to see how confident I feel at 7cm if I’m ok then I’ll push for that extra cm and if not I’ll just stop there.

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Michael - thanks bro!

I’m not even going to lie the nerves are starting to kick in, but god got my back! (Sorry for anyone that not religious)

Im a pretty adventurous guy and like to do crazy things but this is prob the craziest haha.

Also has anyone tried CBD during this process to help with the pain?

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Alright guys so had a consultation with Dr.D today.

The staff and crew are awesome! Ron is super cool. I got measure and I’m a little over 5’9 which is great!

We’re ready to go for tomorrow, I‘m super excited and just ready to be done!

I hope you all are safe and doing well

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Just got done with the surgery! We finally did it! lol

Dr. D was amazing. Ronnie and Teresa are beautiful they show you they care and check up on you.

Pain right now while I’m on the bed is probably a 3 maybe nothing bad. I’m waiting on PT to come so they can help me walk.

I’ll keep you guys updated

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I’m doing great thank god, and all the nurses are so nice. Ive been walking the whole lobby and now I’m starting to feel soreness so I’ll take it a little easy.

PT had me bend my knees up while standing, also doing side lunges and squats. I did pretty good but I think I would of done much better if I had took a pain pill.

I’m able to lift my legs while in bed, I’m able to bend my knees in bed and I can pick up my legs and act like I’m riding a bike.

So far so good, I don’t ask for pain meds since my pain is bearable i’d say a 4ish.. I took a pain pill at 4am and I’m due for a perc at 7:15. I walked my self to the toilet and sat on the commode but nothing came out.

Im hanging in there. I will be released tomorrow so I’ll try to update when I can

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Hey guys and gals! Please excuse my spelling, grammar etc. I’m on a morphine pill right now lol

It’s been 5 days post op. I came to realize most of the pain meds that’s been prescribed to me doesn’t really work on me, so I’ve been in PAIN ever since I stopped getting injected with Toradol.

First day in my hotel I was doing great stretching and walking totally fine since I still Taradol in my system.
By 9pm I started getting sleepy, and the taradol started phasing out and pain came rushing in. I took a Morphine and hydro, the pain didn’t move down much. Finally I went to sleep with all the pain, but when I woke up... oh man oh man, pain level was probably at a 9-10. It would hurt even if I took a breath, and now when I tried move my feet it felt like they were about 500 pounds each and I they were burning, I felt like I was tearing something inside.

I ended up getting a shot of Taradol and my pain went back down again, but that was a one time thing I’m not allowed to take Anymore Taradol.

I was feeling great after Taradol to the point me and my mom ended up going to Cheesecake Factory and we had to wait outside for about 10 mins so I took a little beating there, and when it was time to get seated they literally gave me the furthest table available. I kinda got upset but at this point I just ignored and went and got seated.

I had a PT appointment right after cheesecake, and again toradol started phasing away and pain came rushing in. I barely made it back to the car, and we went right to PT. I couldn’t barely move but I did everything he asked I did it no problem. It wasn’t long maybe 20 minutes.

Last night/ this morning was rough, my outer thighs were in so much pain and was swollen, I honestly felt like the implant was going to stick out of thighs. I called PT and cancelled, so today I’ve just been resting, I’m feeling a little better now. I’m going to take it easy, I’m not going to act like super man lol.

I can take my hands off the walker and stand unguided for easy 1 minute. I’m hoping Things get better soon!

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Yes I would definitely recommend hiring a helper or a family member with you. This pain could get pretty bad if these pain meds don’t work on you. When they hit me with taradol it’s a different story, I could easy take a few steps unaided, and my walk is so much better and faster. The day after surgery I walked the hospital floor with no problems. PT even had me doing squats and side lunges and I nailed it no problem, but once the taradol fades away then everything goes down hill, all my pain comes back because the pain meds I was prescribed don’t phase me what so ever. I’m a pretty tough guy and I can handle pain pretty well, but this is PAINFUL especially in the morning, I hope I can find a pain med that will work on me. It’s tough right now

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Yes I’ve been telling them the pain meds are not working, and I know this because when I take taradol all my pain goes away and I feel 100% better, so I know what these pain meds are not working right for me.