Dr. Giotikas Femurs Stryde - Pain

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What kind pain management Giotikas offers? Has any other Giotikas patient ever passed out? And is it normal for you feel so extreme pain?

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I'm about two weeks after you. A bit scary to read that last entry leading up to my surgery. Hope you feel less pain soon though! Are you all alone in your Airbnb now? Feel free to PM me if you want to chat.

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It was unfortunate that I had experienced more pain.  Out of the 6 other patients that I connected here in Greece, 1 other felt extreme pain and could not walk. Please note that this one was a quad patient.  1 did not feel much pain but could not walk, but the other 4 did not feel much pain and could walk the first few days after surgery. None to my knowledge have passed out.  Dr. Giotikas had openly told me that I was quite slow in the process but after the first week you should be back to normal which did happen.

The painkillers were effective when I was in bed.  It felt amazing but as soon as I had to do any sort of movement, my right leg shot up with pain during my stay in the hospital.

I have been recovering quite well now. 
Day 7 was the first day I took a few steps and walked. 
Day 8 I could walk alone and travel alone to the PT centre.

I think the PT centre is aiding and stimulating my recovery.  They have a zero gravity treadmill that helps you walk unaided right away.  They perform deep stretches on your legs.  The stretches are painful at times but in a sense a good pain.  Making your muscles more flexible.  PT is 4 times a week and 2-3 hours long at a time.

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Hi AppleFanBoy. Do you know why you experienced so much pain? I had my surgery a few days ago and I don't feel any pain really. It's just one leg, which is on the sensitive site. So if I'm not careful why walking I do have a little pain. Maybe 2/10...

I'm really curious for the reason, why everybody experiences different levels of pain. Did the doctor mention something?

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When you say "zero gravity treatmill" do you mean somthing like this https://www.alterg.com/? I googled it.
How does it help?

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Quote from: averagegirl on November 09, 2020, 06:18:36 AMHi AppleFanBoy. Do you know why you experienced so much pain? I had my surgery a few days ago and I don't feel any pain really. It's just one leg, which is on the sensitive site. So if I'm not careful why walking I do have a little pain. Maybe 2/10...

I'm really curious for the reason, why everybody experiences different levels of pain. Did the doctor mention something?

I honestly think it was just a “me” thing. I’ve talked to other patients and they were the same as you. Not so much pain the first week. I think I was just unlucky in terms of how my body reacted? And how my body interprets pain? I guess that is the most logical reasoning behind why I felt more pain than others.

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Quote from: Arcon on November 09, 2020, 08:10:14 AMWhen you say "zero gravity treatmill" do you mean somthing like this https://www.alterg.com/? I googled it.
How does it help?

Yes, this is the exact treadmill they have at the facility. Essentially it lifts you up so you have less weight when walking. For example, if you are 150lbs, you can set the treadmill to have 50% body weight meaning you are now 75lbs. It helps you walk right away. I’m assuming as the weeks go on, you will keep adding weight until you reach 100% body weight to help you walk and build muscle overtime.

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AFB thanks for the diary. Amazing writing, you have a great knack for it  . Sorry to hear that your experience was so brutal! But it is helpful.

You mentioned that you were under the impression that you wouldn't suffer as much as others due to your superior leg strength and mobility. Do you mind if I ask what your stats and background are? Height, weight, age, athletic background, etc. for informational purposes? Have you had bones ever broken before? Have you ever had problems dealing with pain in your lifetime? I'm planning on doing this surgery soon as well and I'm not sure if there's a correlation between athleticism and pain experienced post surgery.

Thanks for anything you're able to offer and I'm wishing you the best in your recovery and lengthening goals. What are you aiming to reach?

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Thanks for making this diary. I've never been to Europe before. I'm American.

1. Are there fees associated with currency exchange/going abroad? How did you minimize things?

2. What were some expenses you didn't anticipate?

3. What's your advice on finding a good place? I heard Meska isn't very good

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Quote from: anaverageperson on November 09, 2020, 08:25:25 PMAFB thanks for the diary. Amazing writing, you have a great knack for it  . Sorry to hear that your experience was so brutal! But it is helpful.

You mentioned that you were under the impression that you wouldn't suffer as much as others due to your superior leg strength and mobility. Do you mind if I ask what your stats and background are? Height, weight, age, athletic background, etc. for informational purposes? Have you had bones ever broken before? Have you ever had problems dealing with pain in your lifetime? I'm planning on doing this surgery soon as well and I'm not sure if there's a correlation between athleticism and pain experienced post surgery.

Thanks for anything you're able to offer and I'm wishing you the best in your recovery and lengthening goals. What are you aiming to reach?

Thanks anaverageperson! Appreciate the compliments. 
I have very similar stats to a member on this forum called Asian.  Also similar flexibility and athletic background. He was maybe a bit more athletic. He did not suffer any pain during the first week. He was also able to walk during the first few days after surgery without any issues.  I really don't think it has to do with ones stats but instead how the body reacts.  Basically if you get lucky or not.  So to answer your question, based on the people who I have talked with, I strongly believe there is no correlation between athleticism and pain experienced post surgery.