Quote from: JourneyToTheEast on August 07, 2015, 11:52:23 PMHey Cooper,
I am happy that you are doing OK. Keep it up; this is for you and no one else. By the way you should have your bandages off by now? Would you mind posting some pictures of your scars? Specifically I am interested in where the antenna is inserted and placed.
To decrease the risk of compartment syndrome post-op, Dr. Betz patients get hook up to a pump and drains. They work 24/7 for several days to reduce swelling and expell excess fluids. He also sends in a massage therapist every day to perform a type of soft massage to further help with swelling. Dr. Betz nurses also come in to check on you every hour or so. Along with this, he prescribed anti-thrombosis (blood thinner) medication for fat embolism.
Bohemia, musicmaker, paco1, glenn, and cooper : I know some of you didn't do tibia but do you know if Dr. Monegal does any of the above?
Therapist comes almost every day to MIC. I do not know about the massage therapist but if you ask dr. Monegal he can probably arrange one. I will post picture soon.
Fitbone Stage Right Tibia Lenghtening (Dr. Monegal), Barcelona, Spain
is therapy included in the price? if not, How much is it?
is therapy included in the price? if not, How much is it?
Update: 07/15/15
I probably achieved 2.5cm (an inch). It's been about a month i had surgery. Need to take X-ray to confirm but seems leg is longer by an inch. My legs feels alright but still some numbness on feet area. The area of numbness has reduced significantly but has not disappeared 100%. I am worried about it. It's been month and this should not be an issue at this point.
Legs is slightly swollen. Get worst when i go out especially for work related meeting. i have to iced it and/or compress when i get home. The wounds are almost healed except the osteoporosis area (the big cut). Its coming along well but i think taking bit longer.
I do stretching and therapy 2/3 times a day at home. I stay in stationary bicycle about 15 minutes session usually 2 times a day. Been pretty busy these days. Doing normal stuff like work, movie, restaurant, get together with family & friends. Though i do not like to get out as much. Lot of inconvenience to be in crutches. Limiting myself and only go out when i must.
Update: 07/15/15
I probably achieved 2.5cm (an inch). It's been about a month i had surgery. Need to take X-ray to confirm but seems leg is longer by an inch. My legs feels alright but still some numbness on feet area. The area of numbness has reduced significantly but has not disappeared 100%. I am worried about it. It's been month and this should not be an issue at this point.
Legs is slightly swollen. Get worst when i go out especially for work related meeting. i have to iced it and/or compress when i get home. The wounds are almost healed except the osteoporosis area (the big cut). Its coming along well but i think taking bit longer.
I do stretching and therapy 2/3 times a day at home. I stay in stationary bicycle about 15 minutes session usually 2 times a day. Been pretty busy these days. Doing normal stuff like work, movie, restaurant, get together with family & friends. Though i do not like to get out as much. Lot of inconvenience to be in crutches. Limiting myself and only go out when i must.
Quote from: spaller2015 on August 15, 2015, 06:25:39 PMis therapy included in the price? if not, How much is it?
Therapy is not included. I paid 40 euro per session.
im happy you are doing well.cooper. you are strong guy and will be ok.
oh man that pt is so expensive...
so if you need physiotherapy for some months the price Will be highly increased. dr monegal is cheaper than paley or guichet but Still expensive. but if you add pt and stay at mics. oh man LL is for millionaires
Quote from: spaller2015 on August 15, 2015, 06:40:04 PMim happy you are doing well.cooper. you are strong guy and will be ok.
oh man that pt is so expensive...
so if you need physiotherapy for some months the price Will be highly increased. dr monegal is cheaper than paley or guichet but Still expensive. but if you add pt and stay at mics. oh man LL is for millionaires
Caludio (therapist) might offer some discount for long term patient. I was only there for 8 days so I paid flat rate of 40 per session. Plus you can do 4 or 5 days per week and that will bring down the cost.
Cooper I'm glad things are going well for you mate. I've been catching up on your diaries just now so I'm really late to the party here lol. You and I have a lot in common: the starting height mainly. As a result I am wondering as to what your proportions were/are in regards to all of this. Mainly your inseam/height ratio and wingspan. All things considering however, I feel like I'm gonna go down the near exact same path you are currently on; so stay safe buddy, I'm hoping the best for you in life!
Hey Cooper, how are you doing? Can you please give us an update on your procedure. Thanks.
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