Here's the deal
If you saw me walk now, you wouldn't notice anything really out of the ordinary
but I'm a perfectionist, and I know how my body was prior to this surgery
A lot of members are ok with not being as functional as before, but I'm not. What I mean by functional is different from others. I can get around, can walk, and so on. I'm not as agile as before, and ankles are still tight
My results are very normal. You guys considering this surgery probably don't wanna hear that, but it's true. Many people have had far worse outcomes. I think Sweden might have had a worse outcome, since he's in pain quite a bit. I'm never in pain, but I wanna be able to walk as I did before, which means walking at a brisk pace for 5 or more km if I feel the urge. I really can't do that now
FINALLY FIXING MY LEFT LEG WITH DR. MONEGAL IN BARCELONA- JULY 2,2015
India in general? Would you say Parihar is bad? People say he's much better than Monegal and cheaper. Monegal has many bad cases and one of the worst cases in the forum (Musicmakr)
Crinsomtide would you recommend me an amount such as 4 cm on tibias?? Would you recommend LON? I know you recommend internal methods but money, money.
Monegal seemed to do a good job with my leg deformity.
I don't know anything about Parihar, though I do know he's more conservative than Shah, which is a good thing. Definitely avoid Shah
I'm very down on India for many reasons, but I'm sure there are good Drs in India. I just don't think it's worth it. My achilles should not have been lengthened, and going to need it shortened to get most of the tension back
My bones are fine though, and don't even have a visible limp now
4 cm should be ok. I actually think externals are very good. I'd go for externals over lon if doing tibia, or internal
I don't seem to have issues with knee pain after getting a rod, so if you guys are very nervous about knee pain due to rods, I can tell you that I'm not experiencing any pain
Quote from: insearchofanswers on November 03, 2016, 01:24:48 AMIndia in general? Would you say Parihar is bad? People say he's much better than Monegal and cheaper. Monegal has many bad cases and one of the worst cases in the forum (Musicmakr)
He went to doctor sha and swenden to Sarin. So far dr parihar has provén to be the Only good option in India. And dr parihar precise 2 Is at the same price Range as mongeal fitbone so why not go with precise.
Quote from: onemorefoot on November 03, 2016, 01:35:05 AMCrinsomtide would you recommend me an amount such as 4 cm on tibias?? Would you recommend LON? I know you recommend internal methods but money, money.
I hear you on that and dr parihar is on the moré expensive side in India for externals. When you factor in living expensives you will need at least 25k. But Its better to pay moré and be moré safe.
Swedens pain and muscle tightness/lack of functionality isn't that doctors fault it's just an unfortunate risk you take when doing LL. Everyone's experience will differ but I don't think India is a bad place for surgery. Some are more fortunate then others but every dr has bad outcomes even Paley only thing is with Paley you're paying 5 times as much. My lengthening phase in india went successfully as I could have asked. 2 months 7.5cm no serious complications all for 15000usd couldn't have asked for better.
I do feel for those who've had bad experiences it's awful and I wish everyone a speedy recovery but the doctor isn't always to blame.
you cold ask this in his diary, no need to open a new thread.
Quote from: Alu on February 06, 2016, 09:31:15 PMCrimson's legs.
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I've been reading thru Crimson's diary. Just got to this post. Images won't load. Says they might have been taken down. Could you repost them if they were not taken down intentionally or at Crimson's request. Also, hope you are improving Crimson and by the time I get to end of diary things are more positive for you. I recommend you try swimming if you still feel overweight. Best wishes 
Thanks for writing a diary and sharing your experiences crimson. Just finished the whole thing. Sounds like you no longer have a limp despite your frustration with not being able to walk a brisk 5k, that does seem more positive than 6-12 months ago . How did your consultation with Paley go? I wish you well.
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