Android's Cross Lengthening with Dr. Solomin & Dr. Kulesh (2018)

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F*ck yes dude. All the best! 

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Good luck Android ! Wish you a very successful journey. I am sure that this diary is going to be very informative and it will help future llers a lot.

Regards
Cr7

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Wishing you all the best and hope you achieve your target. Stay strong bro!

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When you say exhange the money before you get there - do you mean as in change your currency into ruble and take it in cash so when you get there you pay in cash?

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Hoping we can get some news as soon as it is physically possible for you...

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Awesome detailed diary so far Android! I'm really excited for you, and glad to hear the first surgery was a success! Looking forward to hearing more about it.

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Just wanted to pop in and say that I'm still doing well. I'm off epidural anesthesia now, so life's a bit tougher. I've made notes along the way, so I'll write them out in detail later. Thanks for all the support!

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Hello Android,
I was the one who was with Dr Kulesh when you came to meet him - i'm now in saint elz. clinic doing external tibia - 6 days post surgery. i'm planing to move soon also to an apartment. i don't know what is the condition of your visa but if you here in Russia wit a visa make sure that the apartment owner can do the registration for you - other wise you will be in a big big trouble. i'm also looking for an apartment through airbnb

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Android have you felt any since the operation if so how would you describe it on a 1-10 ratio other then that glad to see your doing well looking forward to hearing more about your surgery.

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Time to answer some more questions!

Quote from: Tiger9898 on June 29, 2018, 06:25:46 AMIf your mom leaves on July 2, may I ask who will stay with you in Russia?  Have you hired an assistant?

She left today, I'll be alone for the lengthening phase. I'll go back home after correction and nailing, repeat once bones are consolidated.

Quote from: lucindaris on June 29, 2018, 06:29:33 AMNice reading, what was the overall cost of cross lengthening with Solomin&Kulesh?

So far I've paid the doctors directly 240,500 rubles, just as the document says (200k for surgery at St. Elizabeth, 40.5k for frames).

Quote from: AchieveYourGoals on June 29, 2018, 11:45:59 AMfor informational purposes could I ask you how much money you left your country with and how much money you estimate you're going to spend for the whole journey, all inclusive?

Thank you for your kind words. I expect to spend just over $30k total, I didn't take any cash with me (but you should, about $5k is safe). Money is still in US bank, accessible via debit card and wire transfers.

Quote from: Great321 on June 29, 2018, 05:13:02 PMHow long do you want to wait ? And how long will you have to wear frames in total if no complication occur?

what kind of methods have you decided for? (LON/LATN/Ilizarov)

I chose LATN, so I'll only wear frames during lengthening phase. So maybe 70 days or so if all goes well.

Quote from: Bruce Wayne on June 29, 2018, 08:26:39 PMAndroid, why did you choose Solomin over Giotikas?

Although Dr. Giotikas offers Precice and seems experienced, I feel more comfortable going with a doctor that has had positive outcomes. And hey, can't deny that the price is more attractive!


Quote from: egocentrical on June 30, 2018, 03:13:33 PMWhen you say exhange the money before you get there - do you mean as in change your currency into ruble and take it in cash so when you get there you pay in cash?


From what I've read online, it's better to take USD/EUR and exchange it at a Russian bank since they have better rates. Don't bother trying to bring currencies like Japanese Yen though, so convert at home if not USD, EUR, or maybe GBP.


Quote from: AR on July 02, 2018, 10:41:19 AMI was the one who was with Dr Kulesh when you came to meet him - i'm now in saint elz. clinic doing external tibia - 6 days post surgery. i'm planing to move soon also to an apartment. i don't know what is the condition of your visa but if you here in Russia wit a visa make sure that the apartment owner can do the registration for you - other wise you will be in a big big trouble. i'm also looking for an apartment through airbnb


That's funny, I was wondering if you were there for CLL too! I have a 3 year multi-entry, but I'll need to register my visa as well. I did it once at a hotel, I'm guessing I need to do it every time I change where I stay... Not sure. Hope to see you around!


Quote from: Racurz on July 02, 2018, 03:24:39 PMAndroid have you felt any since the operation if so how would you describe it on a 1-10 ratio


Right out of surgery, no pain at all. Felt like myself, not even tired. First night was rough, called nurse three times. Second night, just once. Third night, which was yesterday, was absolutely awful since I'd been removed from epidural anesthesia in the evening. I'll write more about that in next entry now.