Helloooo… Wow time freakin’ flies!
This is a FRESH POST on my tibia experience with Dr Becker from Germany, using the Betz Bone. The last thread is too long to continue, if you’d like to start there you can do so here:
http://www.limblengtheningforum.com/index.php?topic=73542.0
ONE YEAR LATER
My tibia surgery was September 12th, 2022
Absolutely incredible experience in Germany, especially at the hotel / clinic where I spent 30 days doing rehab and making some new friends.
I completed my lengthening after 5 months of clicking for a gain of 7.6cm (3 inches)
Funny thing is, I did NOT start really stretching until AFTER my lengthening… hahaha. Don’t do that.
It’s weird because I didn’t start to really feel it until after lengthening and now I’ve become a stretching master! Every morning for the first several minutes and a few times throughout the day.
Ok so anyway - fast forward >>>
I have traveled all over the world since LL. When I left Germany, I went straight to NYC, then back to LA, then Bali, Dubai, Monaco, Barcelona, and a few other cool places.
It’s weird because I was limping around the whole time but as time went on it became less and less and then before I realized it I was walking normal!
VERY IMPORTANT INFO
Dr Becker and his team are great. The nail is superior. It was a big deal to fly from Los Angeles, California to Freiburg, Germany and having to stay there for a full 5 weeks.
It’s funny because after one year I actually miss the place lol.
Because of the weight bearing nail, I’ve also been able to travel the world right away after surgery and live life the way I truly wanted - this is something I also didn’t expect!
Next year around this time, after the tibia bone has fully healed - I will go back and do the femurs.
FOLLOW THE INSTAGRAM
I created an account that has gained some pretty good followers over the last 12 months.
There I have posted progress from beginning to around Feb, and I also just posted the 12 month X-RAYS.
I will take the next 30 days to post my physical activities as of lately, and will reply here in the forum with any questions or comments anyone has.
FOLLOW HERE:
https://instagram.com/maxheight35
Oh and please - do not ask me questions about any other doctors. I cannot give my experience or opinion on anyone other than Dr. Becker!
1 YEAR LATER - DR. BECKER 7.6CM ON TIBIAS
Quote from: Beemer m3 on September 28, 2023, 02:39:34 AMwhats your original height and did u not get ballerina foot doing over 7 cm?
Original height 5ft 3 inches
Around 7.6cm I did start a slight ballerina foot and that’s one of the reasons why I stopped
Quote from: overandover on September 28, 2023, 08:27:30 AMDo you have any equinus? Can you walk long distances? Can you run?
What is equinus?
Yes I can walk long distances now. I started going on hikes again back in July. It was easy going up, a little tricky coming back down - but now it’s almost normal.
Never was a runner, but I am also back on the stairmaster at the gym now. This was my go-to cardio pre surgery!
Quote from: Beemer m3 on September 29, 2023, 06:57:51 AMim currently lengthening and its not really something i would miss. i want to remove my fixators but i got like 1 month left to reach 5.5/6 cm
Oh man. You’re lengthening with Becker in Germany?
Quote from: saltedchocolate on September 29, 2023, 09:56:04 AMnice to see you! do you have any pain in the screws ?
You too man. No pain anywhere anymore 🙏
Quote from: Rockstarz5 on September 30, 2023, 02:16:06 AM
Hey max.. Im going with becker next year. Could you tell me how good is he?.. lately this forum is about bashing everything and becker is not the exception (I kind disagree because succesor of betz)
Planing to do 4 segments, In your experience¿would you do it?
Also Im Going alone, so ¿could you give me some tips or advice once I travel there? I know is not the “norm” 4 segments and alone but, not sure how mant patients go alone to that trip.
Staying 5 months, would you think I could walk like is not noticeable or still in goofy mode by 5 motnhs
Yeah he’s great. Not sure what’s been said here on the forum as I haven’t been on since February.
The whole experience with him from surgery to physical therapy, the hotel, exploring a bit of Germany, making new friends etc was a really positive experience.
Going alone is fun, but I wouldn’t do 4 segments at once.
Quote from: just4guy on October 01, 2023, 11:58:35 AMhi max, I hope you're doing great. Anyway, have you written anywhere in this forum regarding the overall cost of the treatment. for sergury, hotel, post sergury treatment, etc untill u fully recover and get ur aimed height.?
if you haven't can you disclosed an estimate on that please. thanks in advance.
Around $94,000
Total cost, including first class flights to and from USA ~ Germany, hotels, takeout food, restaurants, surgery, other misc costs like room service, etc.
I could have spent much less but I spoiled myself a bit.
Quote from: Rockstarz5 on October 01, 2023, 08:12:19 PM Yes, does the Physioterapy is included in the cost or you need to paid extra?
It was included in the cost!
Quote from: lucindaris on October 02, 2023, 02:07:56 AMhow much did you pay?
The surgery / pt was around 56k euro
Quote from: Rodsherr on October 02, 2023, 11:04:04 AMHi Max,
Glad to hear it went so well.
I am having surgery in early Jan 24 with Dr Becker. Fibia.
My partner is coming with me.
Can you give some guidance please on what happens after Surgery in terms of accomodation at the clinic, then to the Hotel and still getting Rehab. Thanks!
Thank you!
The Dorint hotel is the best place to stay and it’s attached to the clinic. Check the Instagram story highlight reel “LL Clinic”
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