Two stage femur CLL, Monegal

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Great height!  Can you walk normally now?

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No, am on crutches until I'm done lengthening.

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Oh! How long did you stay in Spanish after your first surgery?

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About a week at the hospital and a week at the mic

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Just wanted to finish up this diary, as I assume some people in the future my stumble upon it and wonder about my results.

After my last update pain has predictably increased, mainly medial knee pain in the morning until I finished lengthening at feb 15 at around 7 cm (my other leg was lengthened 8 cm due to pre surgery discrepancy). Since then have been pretty much pain free. Started walking unaided about three weeks later, and in april was already on a very busy business trip which lasted about a month and required a fair bit of walking and handled it fine other then a slight limp and difficulty to go down stairs (interestingly had no problems going up). I did however need to use paracetamol almost daily.

Since the beginning of may I started to regain my natural gait (I still have a very slight limp sometimes when I'm tired). I Have no problems with stairs, I am off painkillers and only have very mild pain occasionally after long walks. Did not attempt to run yet but I can jog very lightly.  Knee ROM is very good but still not in a pre-operative state (extension is perfect, some ROM loss in flexion but I don't see how this will have any practical implications even if it doesn't improve).

Overall I am very thankful for the very smooth ride i've had and i'm extremely happy with the results.  I have to say the transformation to my dating life is insane. Being of average height increased my options exponentially and I am currently dating a girl I would never even dare approach as a 168cm guy. Overall confidence is greatly increased, I feel that without my inherent insecurity due to my short stature I can really allow my personality to project and the change is immense.

I am also very happy with my proportions. I have short hands but wide shoulders, and my proportions look much better then before even though my wingspan is under 170cm. My shoulders still look quite wide even with my current height. even my tibias which are obviously now a bit disproportionate look perfect with shoes on (only seem a bit short when barefoot)


I will try to update again perhaps after removing the rods, and as always am happy to answer any questions.

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Hi Milko
Congrats on your successful journey to the CLL!!  That is really awesome!!  I am very happy for you!!  I understand how you feel now because I went through the same thing just by a different doctor.  Enjoy your new height!
Wish you happiness!