Quote from: Mtall on September 27, 2016, 04:28:12 PMHey Unicorn! In your posts above, you said that Doc G said that if you want to click all the way to 10 cm, you must get a new nail, because its already clicked to 3 cms, and there's only 7 cms left.
What if the same complication had happened when you were at 5 cms? You would have then HAD to get a new nail.
Would he have charged for the new nail?
Also, if anybody knows, can the same thing happen when you use the Precice 2? Would they make you pay for a new nail? And if yes, would that be full or half price considering that there's only one leg?
Hi Mtall,
In the case of 5cm left, the doc would offer 5cm. If you wanted a new nail, I doubt he makes you pay the entire sum again. He always reassesses the costs depending on materials, hospital charges etc.
I could have insisted on reinserting a new nail so that I can reach 8cm, but the surgery is a major one and it does take a whole 3 weeks before you really feel the swelling really begin to heal. At one point, if I look at the mirror of my ass and thighs from the back, I can see 'liquid retention' markings which goes to show how invasive the surgery is to your entire leg. I wish I took photos as I had never seen these types of markings before besides simple purple bruising. Guichet insisted that our legs remain at 50 degrees up for the first 3 weeks so that we 'drain' from our surgery site. Now I understand what he means by 'draining' 
UNICORN - Dr. Guichet Internal Femurs 8cm - Summer 2016
So, you have plenty of time in front of yourself, before completing both legs. It must to be very stressfull, but it's worth it at the end. We must to always remember that a complication can really posticipate things by a lot of time. So, planning for a bigger budget is essential, especially if we don't have the fortune to stay in our home during the lengthening. Renting, training and complication cost can really put the prices over the top. Can you tell me if you're a paying a big monthly amount for training with guichet's trainers or the complication is giving you a discount pass? I had never heard about your disturbe. Having no wrinkles is like every woman dreams, but if this is because of a disease doesn't sound very appealing. I don't get why you say, you had to get another nail to gain more than 7 cm. Does a nail have a maximum predetermined lengthening level, you can't go beyond of it?
Quote from: Annalisa on September 27, 2016, 06:41:32 PMSo, you have plenty of time in front of yourself, before completing both legs. It must to be very stressfull, but it's worth it at the end. We must to always remember that a complication can really posticipate things by a lot of time. So, planning for a bigger budget is essential, especially if we don't have the fortune to stay in our home during the lengthening. Renting, training and complication cost can really put the prices over the top. Can you tell me if you're a paying a big monthly amount for training with guichet's trainers or the complication is giving you a discount pass? I had never heard about your disturbe. Having no wrinkles is like every woman dreams, but if this is because of a disease doesn't sound very appealing. I don't get why you say, you had to get another nail to gain more than 7 cm. Does a nail have a maximum predetermined lengthening level, you can't go beyond of it?
1. Yes, it looks like I'm now doing unilateral lengthening (one leg at a time)
2. It's not that stressful as pain is less and I have more control with one leg. It just takes more time.
3. I just use a 7cm shoe lift to hide the difference and very few people can tell if I use boots or ankle high shoes.
4. No, PT is free until I finish both legs (at least that's what I know of). Guichet is good that way.
5. I will develop wrinkles at some point, not never, but just slower because my skin is just more elastic (sags less)
6. Yes, different nails come at different maximum lengthenings. Guichet's nails are 10cm. If I already clicked to 3cm, I will have only 7cm left. Think of it like an irreversible mechanical pencil.
Thank you very much for your help. Yes, you're doing one leg at time, which means double the time. You should be done in 2 months or 3. I remembered it wrong. The additional cost of the training is only for the pre-training. The post-op is included into the price. This makes things far easier. Keep up the good work. You're doing a great.
Unicorn, do your think most people could do 3 inches and look well?My personal opinion is yes, but I am not a patient yet
Quote from: Annalisa on September 27, 2016, 08:42:14 PMThank you very much for your help. Yes, you're doing one leg at time, which means double the time. You should be done in 2 months or 3. I remembered it wrong. The additional cost of the training is only for the pre-training. The post-op is included into the price. This makes things far easier. Keep up the good work. You're doing a great.
Hi Annalisa,
Actually, a little more complicated than the straight unilateral lengthening. Because I fractured my left leg, I have to wait for the fractures to heal. It will take 2-3 more months before I can even start lengthening
Wow, one fracture can delay things really badly. By when you finish, it will be close to one year from when you started. It takes the willpower of a person who craves gaining height with all her heart to endure all of this. That's my you get mentally examined, before being considered suited for the operation. I know that I'm willing to tackle anything, but your diary put me in the right mindset. I have read too many stories of people lengthening without complications. When you only read about good stories, you start thinking complications are not probable, which isn't true. It can happen and can make the rehabilitation period a lot longer than we expected. We must to be prepared to anything going different than expected before we start. One thing is sure, though: this experience, not only make one taller, it also improve a person strengh. You will no be the same afterwards.
Quote from: onemorefoot on September 28, 2016, 12:34:00 AMUnicorn, do your think most people could do 3 inches and look well?My personal opinion is yes, but I am not a patient yet
Hi there,
I started at 158cm+ and I can tell you, the lengthened thigh looks more normal... and sexier. The original height looks stumpy and even short. So yes, I think depending on where you start 7.5cm/3" can be normal.
I also measured my tibia and apparently, they're longer than usual, so it fits well. It doesn't look "short tibs", as they call it. I'm really digging my legs, they're pretty scrumptious! 
Unicorn,
I've always had this doubt about two stage lengthening (whether it is intentionally two stage or because of complications).
God forbid, what if your other leg doesn't heal enough to withstand the pressure of being lengthened?
What if the doctor sees that the leg has some permanent weakening and should not be made to withstand any further stress?
Would you have a leg length discrepancy for the rest of your life.
And btw, I'm sorry, I don't mean to scare you, I'm just asking a general doubt here.
God forbid anything like this should happen to you, or anyone for that matter.
Yes, but ANYTHING can happen during LL. It is a dangerous and serious procedure and EVERYONE wishing to undergo needs to understand the risks and consequences.
Whether it is due to my eggshell fracture at initial drilling that led to a fracture later which prevented me to lengthen, or whether one lengthens both legs and encounter issues with one leg later... it's all a roll of the dice! Many LL'ers encounter different leg lengths towards the end and have to adjust.
Both our legs are different, left and right, and every individual is completely different. None of my 7 classmates have exactly identical issues... it boils down to genetics, lifestyle, discipline, attitude etc. In fact, most people are born with different minor leg length disparities or have pelvis tilts of various degrees.
Of my classmates, one had osteoporosis but doc prepared him with a lot of supplements for a year, another had thin bones and had to prepare ahead of time as well... and they still went ahead and completed. I on the other hand, was the ideal candidate with thick dense bones from years of professional gymnastics, and am very flexible. Yet, I'm the one with a fracture and complication.
But don't forget, I have little to no lengthening (I didn't say post-surgery) pain, no stretching pain, no soft tissue pulling pains. I was able to click until the end with ease whereas most people encounter lengthening pains at 4cm on.
One thing is sure... bones will heal (and then they might not, like non-union issues). Genetics count, so going to a credible doctor and getting a realistic consultation of whether you're a good candidate for lengthening (or rather, bone breaking and healing) is IMPORTANT.
Finally, get a good doctor who can FIX. And have good materials, and understand that whether it's g-nail, precise, fitbone etc. Anything can happen... hence, the high risk of LL.
Hence, for me... again, LL is 90% will/mental power. Need to have a POSITIVE attitude no matter what. We will succeed! There is a plethora of potential complications out there x100, hence, it's best to be aware of them, but not to be enslaved by the fear of them. Getting by everyday, seeing improvements in your legs, strength and body changes are in itself rewarding enough to overcome obsessing over what can possibly go wrong next.
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