What do external fixators feel like (especially during consolidation)?

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I’ve been considering what method I should do for my first surgery, and I’m heavily leaning towards external tibias. I’m wondering what they feel like after the lengthening stops; does it get to a point where you hardly even notice they’re there, or is there always an uncomfortable feeling/pain until they’re finally removed? I’d appreciate input from anyone who has done pure externals; thank you.

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I'm using a TSF 2 months post lengthening and it's obvious that it's there but its not uncomfortable or distracting. I don't think about it unless I want to .

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Quote from: Alija2 on February 18, 2022, 01:28:22 AMI'm using a TSF 2 months post lengthening and it's obvious that it's there but its not uncomfortable or distracting. I don't think about it unless I want to .

That sounds good. I’m honestly not seeing any huge negatives to just doing pure externals.

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The wires by the ankles are always gonna be a bitch until the fixators are removed.

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What are they like?

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Quote from: Alija2 on February 18, 2022, 01:28:22 AMI'm using a TSF 2 months post lengthening and it's obvious that it's there but its not uncomfortable or distracting. I don't think about it unless I want to .

Is it possible to try to find very large trousers but still not too ridiculous with the frames on?
Girls may use long skirts but boys....
I ask this because I (we) may want to go to a place where not all people notice and look at you. To go around sometimes, adding to simple movement exercise with crutches, I was thinking of a wheelchair with or without aid, and in a wheelchair you can more easily put for example a small blanket over your legs.

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Quote from: zaozari on February 18, 2022, 07:09:11 PMIs it possible to try to find very large trousers but still not too ridiculous with the frames on?
Girls may use long skirts but boys....
I ask this because I (we) may want to go to a place where not all people notice and look at you. To go around sometimes, adding to simple movement exercise with crutches, I was thinking of a wheelchair with or without aid, and in a wheelchair you can more easily put for example a small blanket over your legs.

Tripp NYC pants might work as long as you don't mind looking like a punk.

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Can you enter (get into)  a bathtub with external frames if you don't have a normal ground level shower?