After watching this interview I respect Paley and his practice much more, also quick question to you Vic and @Purushrottam: how long after surgery did you guys get your rods removed? I'm trying to get them out ASAP but while making sure my bones are consolidated and safe, and also how long until you guys were back to "normal" from that removal surgery?
He seems like such a trustworthy and competent doctor. He seems to be saying that he gets people back to 100% or near enough...........??
By the way in case it isn't already obvious, thanks very much for doing these interviews!
Thank you for your channel, also, congratulations for your first 1000 subscribers.
@limewalk I agree I talked to him for a bit before and after the interview and Dr. Paley is a cool guy. 
Dr. Divya, okay got it. I plan to reach out again this week to see if Dr. Parihar would come on.
@Movie So I had my original surgery done late July 2012 and the removal was the Sept/Oct 2013 so just over a year later. I remember I was advised to use a crutch or two for a few days and was a tad stiff where they went in to remove rod and screws but could walk fine. Week 1 was just stationary bike to loosen up and after 2 weeks I slowly transitioned back into the gym. I noticed a difference getting the rod out. I could feel the tibia-fibula able to twist and torque better without feeling restricted with hardware, not to mention feeling a bit lighter in the leg and the original Precice was titanium so I can only imagine the weight the Stryde carries being steel.
@kats20 yeah he's a careful worker, the GOAT in LL. Thanks I appreciate it!
@Polvoron thanks for your support! I thought hitting the 1k mark was cool too for such a niche topic
right on bro yeah I feel my legs a bit heavy and slow, hopefully I have the same results. Thanks for answering
Is it really true that you can (as Paley says in this interview):
- contact a PA for any difficulties during lengthening 24x7 and they would help you?
- if any complications spotted during PT, they would immediately text Paley and he or Robbins would see you without appointment?
Can Paley patients confirm?
Quote from: harris88 on June 15, 2020, 07:12:17 AMIs it really true that you can (as Paley says in this interview):
- contact a PA for any difficulties during lengthening 24x7 and they would help you?
- if any complications spotted during PT, they would immediately text Paley and he or Robbins would see you without appointment?
Can Paley patients confirm?
When I discharged from hospital, they did give me a number and said there will be people answering the call 24/7 if I have emergency. But I never tried to call that number. So can't really answer that.
The therapists monitored my progress and measured the degree of my bending and legs straight. They said they need to input these number to their system and the doctor will check it. So I do believe they keep monitoring patients. But I am not sure what they will do if they spotted out complications. So far I am doing ok, I can give only my experience.
Quote from: harris88 on June 15, 2020, 07:12:17 AMIs it really true that you can (as Paley says in this interview):
- contact a PA for any difficulties during lengthening 24x7 and they would help you?
- if any complications spotted during PT, they would immediately text Paley and he or Robbins would see you without appointment?
Can Paley patients confirm?
-Yes. Paley has a web portal where you can send messages to Paley and all of his staff. Generally, the doctors or PA got back to me within 24 hrs. I never had to call them as there was never an issue that was urgent for me.
- Yes the PT's oversee and monitor your progress throughout the entire distraction process (5 days a week). Each PT session the PT's are assessing your health (flexibility, pain or discomfort, range of motion, etc.) Also every 2 weeks you get x rays and the PT's do RoM measurements to make sure you are not behind the curve. I've seen people who got too stiff / didn't stretch enough where the PT's took note and informed the doctors who then required the patient stop lengthening, so yes, they do keep a watchful eye on you which overall is a good thing as it keeps you accountable for stretching and prioritizes safety.
Hey everyone,
Just did an interview with a cosmetic limb lengthening patient who had his procedure done about a month ago. Feel free to give it a watch if you're interested I've posted time-stamps below. (Also reached out to Parihar & DH Lee but no response yet 
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Interview with Cosmetic Limb Lengthening Patient
1:00 – His discovery of LL
1:55 – Reason he wanted to get taller
3:15 – Factors that helped with the decision to do procedure
5:40 – Distraction/lengthening phase
6:30 – His aspirations to be a leader and desire to be “looked up to”
8:20 – Fitness level prior to surgery
9:00 – Fears of losing athleticism
11:00 – Excitement leading up to the surgery
12:00 – His take on the pain right after the procedure & cycle of meds to manage pain levels
13:40 – Swelling & Inflammation post-op… “Thick-like-Thanos!”
15:00 – Doing activities and getting around post-op via STRYDE internal nail
16:45 – PT session experiences
18:35 – Taking showers
22:05 – Worries of skewing Proportions
25:00 – At home exercise routine
26:05 – Sustained slight injury when pushing too much too soon. TAKE CAUTION Stryde or no Stryde
27:00 – Physically preparing for the surgery
27:50 – How Pain impacts Sleeping
30:35 – Most of the pain is located near the tibial tuberosity
31:20 – His “Special Routine” to manage energy levels after surgery: Meds Sleep Exercise
33:10 – Doing detailed oriented tasks w/ pain pills
34:40 – Nutritional Supplements to help recover
37:55 – Thought Process before making the final decision to get the LL done
39:30 – Plans to get the full 8cm of length of the Stryde nail in femurs
41:25 – His support network & Advice to those considering LL; his thoughts on keeping it secret
44:00 – A sad, but all-too-common, story he heard in clinic when getting LL done
46:45 – Final words – The reason you should have for getting LL surgery done
Have a great week!
Hi everyone,
I was finally able to link up that interview with limb lengthening great Dr. Donghoon Lee. He is very skilled an it was an interesting interview to get his perspective on a variety of topics as listed below in the Time-Stamps.
Interview with Dr. Donghoon Lee of DALRI
TIME-STAMPS:
1:45 – Dr. Lee’s passion for Limb Lengthening & Deformity Reconstruction
4:00 – Recommended safe length in order to regain pre-surgery function
6:00 – Proportions - lengthening one segment (femurs or tibiae) vs. both
7:50 – Timeframe between first & second LL surgery for maximum length
9:45 – Cosmetic arm lengthening for ideal proportions
10:50 – Lengthening devices offered for Femurs (Precice/Stryde) & Tibiae (Precice, LON, LATN)
13:10 – Pros & Cons of each lengthening device for simultaneous deformity correction and lengthening
16:20 – Patient Pain management: short-term during lengthening and long-term down the line
18:50 – Lengthening for older patients especially if they have arthritis in hip or knee joints
20:45 – Patients he doesn’t recommend limb lengthening surgery for
22:40 – His 0% major complication rate and advice on selecting an EXPERIENCED surgeon!
27:15 – Dr. Lee’s Frustration! - Treating complications from other surgeons lengthening clinics
29:15 – Indications future limb lengthening patients should be aware of after the procedure
31:05 – Dr. Lee uses BMAC to assist with healing in tibial lengthening
32:05 – His thoughts on HGH on bone healing after surgery
33:30 – Mentally preparing a patient for limb lengthening surgery & patients backing out last minute
35:30 – Athletic recovery post LL surgery on function and what a prospective patient should expect
38:10 – DALRI recommendations for International patients
39:15 – Best way to reach out and contact Dr. Lee for consultation
39:37 – Final words of advice to interested patients considering the limb lengthening surgery
Have a great weekend!
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