For tibia, though it might be the same for femurs.

I just want to strategise my use of sleeping pills and painkillers.

Of course, first 5 days after operation are like hell, so lets put that aside.

My questions are

1. What about 1-2 weeks after operation, when you are lengthening, is the pain very bad? Did you have to take sleeping pills and more pain meds?
2. What about a few weeks into the process ? (eg, lengthen 2 cm to 5 cm)
3. What about the last leg? (5 cm to 8 or 9 cm)? Did the pain and discomfort get much worse? Did you then have to take sleep aids and step up your pain medication?