I am working full time while lengthening now. I can focus because internal tibia isn’t painful after a couple weeks. The big issues I’ve faced have been mainly getting enough sleep and changing my work schedule to go to physical therapy. It would have been really nice to take time off but it’s just not an option unfortunately. Also walking around on crutches takes way longer to do even the smallest tasks, so I feel like I have less time throughout the day in general. My good leg is actually more sore than my operated leg from hopping around on it all day 😂
It’s really a double edged sword because work makes you feel like you are in your normal routine and I even forget I’m doing LL sometimes lol, but also it’s really tiring while lengthening.
Working while undergoing Leg Lengthening
Good luck on your recovery! This was one of the issues that I am thinking on about whether I will be able to work or not. It's good to hear that you can basically work while lengthening. Thanks for sharing! Quote from: 6CMFemurs on April 21, 2022, 04:57:34 PMI am working full time while lengthening now. I can focus because internal tibia isn’t painful after a couple weeks. The big issues I’ve faced have been mainly getting enough sleep and changing my work schedule to go to physical therapy. It would have been really nice to take time off but it’s just not an option unfortunately. Also walking around on crutches takes way longer to do even the smallest tasks, so I feel like I have less time throughout the day in general. My good leg is actually more sore than my operated leg from hopping around on it all day 😂
It’s really a double edged sword because work makes you feel like you are in your normal routine and I even forget I’m doing LL sometimes lol, but also it’s really tiring while lengthening.
The tough part of working during lengthening is that you're under strong pain medications (tramadol, lyrica, muscle relaxers etc.) which makes you 'slow'. Your cognitive capabilities are almost certainly reduced while on tramadol and lyrica. I guess, it really depends on what kind of job you have.
Quote from: eric.cartman on April 28, 2022, 11:07:39 AMThe tough part of working during lengthening is that you're under strong pain medications (tramadol, lyrica, muscle relaxers etc.) which makes you 'slow'. Your cognitive capabilities are almost certainly reduced while on tramadol and lyrica. I guess, it really depends on what kind of job you have.
I am not taking any medicine other than calcium + vitamin D and blood thinners.
Quote from: overandover on April 28, 2022, 01:40:05 PMI am not taking any medicine other than calcium + vitamin D and blood thinners.
Did you finish lengthening already ? I haven't met anyone who was able to click/lengthen without at least tramadol + paracetamol. You must have a high pain tolerance!
Quote from: eric.cartman on April 28, 2022, 06:10:24 PMDid you finish lengthening already ? I haven't met anyone who was able to click/lengthen without at least tramadol + paracetamol. You must have a high pain tolerance!
Yeah, last week I was taking pain meds but because of stomach issues, I had to stop them. I am bearing the pain now. I am in the 2nd week of distraction. I think I can bear the pain as of now.
Quote from: overandover on April 28, 2022, 06:28:21 PMYeah, last week I was taking pain meds but because of stomach issues, I had to stop them. I am bearing the pain now. I am in the 2nd week of distraction. I think I can bear the pain as of now.
Good luck, bro. It's tough but worth it. Wishing you the best!
Quote from: overandover on April 28, 2022, 01:40:05 PMI am not taking any medicine other than calcium + vitamin D and blood thinners.
I take that back.
Do everyone has to use each pain medication in whole lengthening process? Quote from: eric.cartman on April 28, 2022, 11:07:39 AMThe tough part of working during lengthening is that you're under strong pain medications (tramadol, lyrica, muscle relaxers etc.) which makes you 'slow'. Your cognitive capabilities are almost certainly reduced while on tramadol and lyrica. I guess, it really depends on what kind of job you have.
Quote from: Clever_boy on May 06, 2022, 08:17:49 AMDo everyone has to use each pain medication in whole lengthening process?
No. The number of drugs and the frequency of taking them can vary.
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