Dr. Monegal / Spain / Bilateral Femurs / Fitbone / August 25, 2015

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Hi Bohemia!

I just wanted to say that I am really impressed by your attitude and good spirits. I have been reading this forum for a while and have yet to post, but your journal has been fascinating and very uplifting. Congratulations on all your progress and your photos look great. It looks like Dr. Monegal is an outstanding physician and really cares about his patients. I suppose when my work situation allows me to take some time off, I will definitely book a consultation with Dr. Monegal.

To that end, do you find that you are able to get any work done? I am not sure if you are taking time off or not, but could you put in 5 or 6 hours a day to work?

In any case, thank you so much for keeping a great journal! Keep up the great progress!

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Many thanks,

For all the info. Now you are going to departure from spain in the next days.

When will you able to drive your car?

Good trip

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Quote from: Devildog 0331 on October 27, 2015, 05:10:28 PMThanks again,

How many mm are u lengthening per day I wasn't sure just saw the video once before u had to take it off

Good luck on your recovery u going to be home soon

I do 1 mm per day (.99 mm exactly — 3 sessions of 11 intervals at .03 mm per interval)

Quote from: bigdave on October 27, 2015, 11:50:33 PMHi Bohemia!

I just wanted to say that I am really impressed by your attitude and good spirits. I have been reading this forum for a while and have yet to post, but your journal has been fascinating and very uplifting. Congratulations on all your progress and your photos look great. It looks like Dr. Monegal is an outstanding physician and really cares about his patients. I suppose when my work situation allows me to take some time off, I will definitely book a consultation with Dr. Monegal.

To that end, do you find that you are able to get any work done? I am not sure if you are taking time off or not, but could you put in 5 or 6 hours a day to work?

In any case, thank you so much for keeping a great journal! Keep up the great progress!

To be honest, I considered Spain the only realistic destination for me; I immediately ruled out Russia and India; Florida, New York, and California all overpriced; the only alternatives remaining were South Africa, Turkey, or South Korea, and none of these stuck out to me as ideal.

I would recommend you at least consult with Dr. Monegal. He will give you a conservative estimate of 6 cm, because he prefers safety. But if you insist a little bit he will do 8 cm.

I would say that the first three weeks (one in hospital, two in facility) you will prefer not to do a damned thing, besides watch Youtube and text message friends or family or whoever. Then, once you normalize in mood and discomfort, you absolutely can adhere to a strict schedule. The cafe here in the facility has free wifi and an espresso/juice bar—I sit here for three hours every day on my laptop (currently there now).


Quote from: yagen on October 28, 2015, 08:13:26 AMMany thanks,

For all the info. Now you are going to departure from spain in the next days.

When will you able to drive your car?

Good trip
When back in the United States, Dr. Monegal has advised me to use crutches, not a walker. Thus, I will drive as soon as I wish.

I have very muscular, thick, strong legs so Claudio and Monegal asked me to remain in the wheelchair for the full 2 months, so that once I landed in the USA, I could do crutches, instead of a walker. In other words, I sacrificed the walker here to give extra time for bone/muscle stabilization, so that when back in the States I can use only crutches. (If that makes sense)

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Many thanks for the answer, just 2 cm and you have finished the worst phase.

one question if you live in other country next to barcelona, do you think that you have to stay in the hospital for three months or how long had you been stayed in the hospital? one month, two month?

Do you have any ballerina foot?

Many thanks and much courage

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Quote from: yagen on October 29, 2015, 09:10:06 AMone question if you live in other country next to barcelona, do you think that you have to stay in the hospital for three months or how long had you been stayed in the hospital? one month, two month?
You reside in the clinic for 7 days, then they cab you to MIC, an apartment facility for the disabled. I believe Dr. Monegal like his patients to remain in Spain for at least 2 months. You can discuss these specifics with him though; he may give you an exception if you dwell in a neighboring country.

Quote from: yagenDo you have any ballerina foot?
I have no discernible errors or defects at the moment, besides the normal tightness of lengthening.

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Dr. Monegal came to my room to say hello, and shot a few photos.

I definitely look larger, and this normalized my proportions. I believe in the past my femurs appeared too small.

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I believe you look great you are definitely right about maybe your femurs looking small before surgery. Your legs in general look very appealing

Are you going to continue for 8cm?

Who will be taking care of you back in the states?

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You look good but I would personally stop here. 2 more cm won't make a huge difference height wise but when you've already lengthened 6 cm it could mean a lot for your recovery and proportions.

That's just me though.

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Quote from: Devildog 0331 on October 29, 2015, 06:30:52 PMI believe you look great you are definitely right about maybe your femurs looking small before surgery. Your legs in general look very appealing

Are you going to continue for 8cm?

Who will be taking care of you back in the states?
Yes.

Myself. Haha

Quote from: Uppland on October 31, 2015, 12:03:33 AMYou look good but I would personally stop here. 2 more cm won't make a huge difference height wise but when you've already lengthened 6 cm it could mean a lot for your recovery and proportions.

That's just me though.
Dr. Monegal and Claudio both also gently asked me to consider quitting at 6.

I declined though, because if I gave it up now, I know for a fact I would regret it until I die. I solmenly vowed to myself to complete the full Fitbone prior to agreeing to do this.

They did give their blessing on the 8 cm ultimately and deemed it safe due to my xrays and stretching capacity, etc.

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