VERY FERST STEP - INDIA - Dr. Anil Raheja

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Good deal.

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Always good to hear from you. Why is Shorty so quiet?

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Diso,

Let's don't forget that your situation is different than others and so will be your recovery. You had quadrilateral lengthening and there's no study or previous patient to compare their results/progress with yours. Your knee ROM is affected primarily by the femoral frames but the tibial frames also play some role here since most of the key leg muscles affected have their atttachment at the knee. Your ROM will come back, just have patience and wait until frame removal. BTW, how your pain level now? Has it changed since you stopped lengthening? Are you taking any pain meds? How many cms is Shorty doing? Stay Strong!!!   

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Hey Disobedient,

We haven't heard from you in awhile and hope you are doing well.  How is everything?

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Hi all, it has been a while since my last post .. 
I'm still waiting for my Dr to remove the fixator ...
I don't think I cant stand the rails any more..

so what happened in last 20 days?

I had food poisoning..
my back pain is fluctuated sometime it's unbearable, while in someday it totally disappear..
the pin site is still one of my biggest issue that I thought it would be solved after the distraction, but I was totally wrong I'm still suffering from  the pain in pin site..
I think my body is getting weak day after day.. due setting in bed for 24h... Poor diet...
my knee bending is around 15 deg

so today I went to have an x-ray.. but I didn't find Dr Rah ( I should have call him b4, but it is my mistake I didn't) anyway I met another orthopedic dr, who checked my x-ray and told me that the callus is good ..
I asked him when I'll remove the fixator ?
he said (((at least)))after  12 weeks !
12 weeks !!! I can’t stay in India for 12 weeks ! I can’t stand the fixator for another 3months! !!! I told him that dr rah said I need from 6-10 week after the distraction and it has been already 7weeks since I stooped the distraction.. so according to dr rah I just need 3 more weeks and he'll remove the fixator.. !
then Dr kumar explained to me the risk of removing the fixator now and whatsoever..
he also showed sm exercise for the knee bending ,AND thanks to him for that..

but spending another 3 months more here in India is not an option for me ! wearing these fixator for 3 months more is a real nightmare I'm not sure that I could stand it anymore,..
I'm physically and mentally exhausted!!
and Definitely  I can’t go back home with these fixator.. 

I'll call Dr rah tmw, and I'll ask him to check my x-ray and to tell me his opinion, to be honest Dr Kumar seems to be very realistic in his expectation more than Dr Rah, but if Dr rah said it's the time to remove the fixator, I'll not wait for a sec to remove them


it seems that I fall in sleep while writing this post..,It was a long day,,,

I'll upload my xray soon and I'll post how did I convert my tourist visa to medical visa in next post ..

.. I need to take rest now....  c u

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I wouldn't risk it Diso, I know you're itching to get them off but this is for the sake of your legs.  If a doctor recommends another 12 weeks based on your x-rays, I wholeheartedly suggest following his advice!

Could you post your latest x-rays for us?

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Happy to hear from you...3 months seems like a long time BUT think how insignificant 3 months will be to a whole lifetime, it's worth it. I doubt you'll listen since you haven't listened to anyone's advice as of now lol. Takes care. I wish you the best!

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Hey Dis,

Does your doctor perform internal femur for 8cm? I wouldn't mind coming back to India. It was fun

If you want your bones to consolidate more quickly, the cheapest way I can think of is to pump yourself with calcium supplements in the day time after every meal and stronium supplement before you head to sleep. Also, make sure you do some exercising and put a little weight on your legs to bring the blood flow to your bone area.

Don't rush as you are already approaching near the end.

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Quote from: Disobedient on February 05, 2014, 09:42:22 PM
Hi all, it has been a while since my last post .. 
I'm still waiting for my Dr to remove the fixator ...
I don't think I cant stand the rails any more..

so what happened in last 20 days?

I had food poisoning..
my back pain is fluctuated sometime it's unbearable, while in someday it totally disappear..
the pin site is still one of my biggest issue that I thought it would be solved after the distraction, but I was totally wrong I'm still suffering from  the pain in pin site..
I think my body is getting weak day after day.. due setting in bed for 24h... Poor diet...
my knee bending is around 15 deg

so today I went to have an x-ray.. but I didn't find Dr Rah ( I should have call him b4, but it is my mistake I didn't) anyway I met another orthopedic dr, who checked my x-ray and told me that the callus is good ..
I asked him when I'll remove the fixator ?
he said (((at least)))after  12 weeks !
12 weeks !!! I can’t stay in India for 12 weeks ! I can’t stand the fixator for another 3months! !!! I told him that dr rah said I need from 6-10 week after the distraction and it has been already 7weeks since I stooped the distraction.. so according to dr rah I just need 3 more weeks and he'll remove the fixator.. !
then Dr kumar explained to me the risk of removing the fixator now and whatsoever..
he also showed sm exercise for the knee bending ,AND thanks to him for that..

but spending another 3 months more here in India is not an option for me ! wearing these fixator for 3 months more is a real nightmare I'm not sure that I could stand it anymore,..
I'm physically and mentally exhausted!!
and Definitely  I can’t go back home with these fixator.. 

I'll call Dr rah tmw, and I'll ask him to check my x-ray and to tell me his opinion, to be honest Dr Kumar seems to be very realistic in his expectation more than Dr Rah, but if Dr rah said it's the time to remove the fixator, I'll not wait for a sec to remove them


it seems that I fall in sleep while writing this post..,It was a long day,,,

I'll upload my xray soon and I'll post how did I convert my tourist visa to medical visa in next post ..

.. I need to take rest now....  c u

Hi Dis, that's no surprise. The rule of thumb is 1 to 2 months consolidation per centimeter lenghtened. Therefore if you have to wear the frames for 5 months after lenghtening you are at the low end of the expected consolidation t
time. Your expectation was unrealistic and your doctor didn't tell the truth. You should keep a positive attitude now and bite the bullet. Try to figure out what kind of workout you can do in bed. E.g. lie on your stomach and make swimming movements. Do this at least 1 hour per day. The more the better.

Best wishes

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Diso,

Glad you're fine and thanks for updating us. Don't forget that you've definitely already gone through the worse part (distraction) and now just be strong and hang in there, but like someone previously said 3 months may seem like a long time but it is nothing compared to the rest of the years you will enjoy you're new height once all this ordeal is over. I have to agree with others that your Dr might have mislead you in regards to how long you will have the frames on. We don't know his reason -- maybe financial -- but the important thing is that you're heading in the right direction and are almost there. Diso, could you contact me at my e-mail [email protected]. Thank you.