Hello board, been planning this a while. I'm going to Moscow next week to get my tibias lengthened with Dr Bagirov.. The process and communication so far has been excellent with his assistant Anna. I have some concerns reading wannabe giant's thread, mainly regarding availability of Dr after surgery, but otherwise feel pretty confident. I'm not sure if I'll stay the whole time in Moscow or return home. I wanna do at least 6 cm, so might go home during lengthening. I was also considering Dr Mitkovic.
The reason I chose Bagirov is because Dr Mitkovic just stopped replying. I'm not looking forward to being awake during surgery, but I'm sure it'll be fine. . I chose Moscow over baku for 2 reasons.The assistants in Moscow are significantly better at replying, and their English is far superior. I also received the invitation letter needed for visa within an hour of speaking with Anna. I was also not charged for it. The assistants in Baku wanted $300 before sending the invitation.
If you have any questions or suggestions, let me know.
TIBIA LENGTHENING IN MOSCOW WITH DR BAGIROV
I think it is a good choice, and yeah Anna is really great at communicating, she is fast and considerate. She uses an application to aid her english skills so she is easy to talk to.
Also you really dont have to worry about the surgery being awake. It doesnt hurt at all (exception being inserting the needle in the spine for anesthesia hurt a little bit for me) And the surgery was done very fast.
All the best 
Have you decided on accommodation and how long you'll stay?
ty wannabe... btw, how does the Dr. measure you? Standing up???. Jerry, I'll be at the hospital as wannabe was
Good luck crimsontide.
Good luck crimson tide! I'm sure everything will go perfectly for you 
hang in there and keep us updated on your journey... We're all here for you!
Quote from: crimsontide on March 22, 2014, 11:30:43 AMty wannabe... btw, how does the Dr. measure you? Standing up???. Jerry, I'll be at the hospital as wannabe was
They measured me standing up with a stadiometer, and then they also scanned the dimensions of my legs in some kind of high tech device, with this they got all the info they need for my legs, how long they are and how they bend and if rotation is needed etc.
just picked up my passport with visa. Planning on going to Russia tomorrow. I have to admit, I'm a bit nervous. Going to a foreign nation to get my legs broken is a bit extreme, but I have confidence that I'll be be okay. I'll try to update daily
He preform this surgery is Baku, doesn't he? How often does he travel from Baku to Moscow?
Quote from: Wannabegiant on March 22, 2014, 02:12:10 PMThey measured me standing up with a stadiometer, and then they also scanned the dimensions of my legs in some kind of high tech device, with this they got all the info they need for my legs, how long they are and how they bend and if rotation is needed etc.
The examination sounds very thorough, and it sounds like the doctor acknowledges the importance of alignment as well as length, a crucial and primary element any doctor should be scrutinized on. I really wish I learned of Bagirov before I jumped the gun!
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