Finalize week 2 of the post LL process.
It is interesting, I do notice I am walking more freely, without the sharp pains, however 2 weeks after I notice more of light dull, achie pain.
Sure it is just bc i am super tight. Any ways... will keep on with the PT, and exercises I hear once you hit the 1 month after mark you really notice the difference. Awaiting that time.
Where in general are you most tight?
Has it gotten better in that area/areas post lengthening?
Wishing u the best bro. Those achie pains are just going to fade away slowly as you put your body thru more wear and tear by walking, everyday life, etc. wishing u the best!
Hey EZ -
So for me it is the quads ... especially around the upper knee. It is also pulling me into a pelvic tilt, which is fading, but a pain in the ass and back literally.
Thank you for the encouragement bro. I guess you, I , and movie will be coming out of this journey around the same time (give or take a few weeks).
Today was a tough one for me due to lack of sleep.
I woke up at 3pm. I guess it will be a late night for me.
Hope everyone is doing great!
I believe I am in the patience part of my recovery.
I think it comes to expect that as a 38 year old you are not going to heal like a guy in his early 20s.
Right now I am walking around everywhere, which is good. They are choppy tight steps, but they are steps.
What I find now, is a lot of achieness in my lower back, pelvic, knees, and legs in general.
This part takes patience. When you finish the distraction phase you just want to heal, but I realize now that this phase is just as important and requires just as much patience as phase 1.
totaly bro, I relate. but yeah man It's going to take time and that's ok, at least we are already done with the tough part lol.
AyMayun my brother...
#NeverForget the bone stretching phase lol (Tips a 40 for all my LL homies currently in that distraction phase).
Thanks for the positive vibes this AM movie, much needed and appreciated.
I woke up and got to the routine this AM with a small walk around my apt, was a good start. Thank God no 3pm wake up this am, eyes opened at 8am.
More updates to come.
So as I hit about 3.5 months. 2 weeks post distraction, and 3 inches taller I notice the following:
1. I am walking around a lot more, and can move and do things i would never dare attempt in the past (during distraction). Includes 360 turns in shower, stepping over objects, stairs.
2. Legs do feel stronger as i can stand and walk around for much longer.
3. New Aches and pains have come about, specifically in my knees and shins. Knees are tight, its like i can feel muscles, and ligaments/ tendons etc pulling my leg straight. This kind of surprised me. Perhaps I am feeling this because my new range of motion and activity is hitting new muscles that have been non active these past 3 months? (guess here).
4. APT more noticeable battle as I walk more and more.
5. Sleep is still tough. I can lay on my side, but still hard to get comfortable with the tight knees and pelvic area, so I just stay on my back to avoid the strain.
Sums it up for now.
Nice improvements man, couple weeks of no distraction really does make a difference huh, lol. keep it up bro we'll be back to normal in no time
You got that right Movie.
Movie, how is your sleeping at Month 4? Near normal yet?
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