I guess this is a weird question because you are going for another surgery, but was your first surgery "worth it"? You might not be 100% satisfied but I assume you are at least 90% if you're going for a second surgery?
Quote from: Vibes on February 28, 2021, 06:40:18 PMI guess this is a weird question because you are going for another surgery, but was your first surgery "worth it"? You might not be 100% satisfied but I assume you are at least 90% if you're going for a second surgery?
I was somewhere around 160, which is why the second surgery 
my current height is still on the shorter side in europe.
update:
surgery was good, there is mild pain..i was made to use the walker. unlike tibias, this time i have issues bending the knee. also pain at the oesteotomy sites and hip as expected.
also turned out i am given the 12.6mm precise 2...which can bear my weight completely.
However the nail looks a bit too thick for my bones.
http://imgur.com/a/sXOhnuw
Anyone recall if its normal? specially the left side of the left femur. also its perhaps due to the angle the xray was taken in.
Although my doc says its not an issue
Good luck on ur journeyđ..and how many cms r u contemplating to get out of this nail and wht is ur current height and goal height??
@kal el - I cannot say my goal yet, not till I reach it atleast
I am a week post op. Unlike tibias- femurs is quite hard the first few weeks atleast specially with pain and mobility- as your hips/thighs are used almost everytime to get around. Perhaps coz this time I am on my own. This might be a factor too.
I am back home, and can confirm I can sit for 8-9 hours atleast. Hopefully would be able to be as productive as work pre-LL, in a couple more days. Hopefully I should be able to cook etc too by myself instead of ordering(economical and healthy too). Getting up and managing chores, walking has been easier from yesterday.
I am limiting to 2 painkillers before sleeping- paracetamol/codine(geralgin) and Metamizole(novalgine). But I think I mainly need medicine/supplement for sleeping as I sleep tight lol. Hope to drop off painkillers in the coming weeks- using just icepack/hotpack.
Although my nail can weight bear my body- 12.5 mm takes 68 kg, I 59-60kg, I still walk with the walker. But I would move to crutches atleast for moving around inside home, in a day or two.
Currently only worried about the large nail causing any trouble lol.(fingers crossed).
Dont go over 8 cm.
Youâve already done so much on tibia. Height is not everything. You need to carr about your function too mate
Quote from: VeteranLL on March 07, 2021, 11:30:59 AMDont go over 8 cm.
Youâve already done so much on tibia. Height is not everything. You need to carr about your function too mate
I would consider other doctors and my own doctor's advice should I want that. Besides I could stop much earlier too if I feel too much difficulties. Dont worry
What's your current height man? I'd be worried for you attempting a second procedure at the limits of the lengthening amount(it could hinder your movements quite a bit).
Quote from: fivetenneeded2016 on March 07, 2021, 11:36:17 AMI would consider other doctors and my own doctor's advice should I want that. Besides I could stop much earlier too if I feel too much difficulties. Dont worry
Its not wise to only consider doctors advice mate. You should consider listening to patients advice who had already done this procedure. They sometimes know better than doctors in terms of experienceing the whole procedure.
Every doctor will say that you can technically go over 8cm.
But its your choice mate. Wish you good luck.
Quote from: fivetenneeded2016 on March 07, 2021, 11:36:17 AMI would consider other doctors and my own doctor's advice should I want that. Besides I could stop much earlier too if I feel too much difficulties. Dont worry
You are great man. keep updating us. I am Chinese living in HK. if we can agree on the price i'll go to Buldu instead of Giotikas...
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