Quote from: fodawupa on September 02, 2019, 08:18:26 PMvery good summary post yellow spike! urs is what a perfect LL outcome would look like.
2.5 years to consolidate one leg perfect outcome?
Quote from: wannagrowtaller on September 16, 2019, 04:38:54 PM2.5 years to consolidate one leg perfect outcome?
All’s well that ends well. Even if one femur did take longer. I used to be a light smoker, and ratcheting nails aren’t the best for consolation.
But I know DIFM went with Paley (non-ratcheting nail) and I think he too had delayed consolation and at one point was saying he might need a bone graft.
Quote from: YellowSpike on September 16, 2019, 05:12:10 PMAll’s well that ends well. Even if one femur did take longer. I used to be a light smoker, and ratcheting nails aren’t the best for consolation.
But I know DIFM went with Paley and I think he too had delayed consolation and at one point was saying he might need a bone graft.
Did you smoke during lengthening/consolidation phase?
Yes, I know about DIFM case and I'm not blaming anyone here. It's not what I consider perfect outcome, but if you are satisfied with the result, that's what matters in the end. I believe OldieButGoldie had the "perfect outcome".
I just want to know if you can avoid this if you watch callus carefully on xrays. I would prefer stop lengthening (and loosing money) than lengthen the amount I want and have a very delayed union.
Quote from: wannagrowtaller on September 16, 2019, 05:18:11 PMDid you smoke during lengthening/consolidation phase?
Yes, I know about DIFM case and I'm not blaming anyone here. It's not what I consider perfect outcome, but if you are satisfied with the result, that's what matters in the end. I believe OldieButGoldie had the "perfect outcome".
I just want to know if you can avoid this if you watch callus carefully on xrays. I would prefer stop lengthening (and loosing money) than lengthen the amount I want and have a very delayed union.
I am very happy with the outcome and have no pain or complications to speak of.
I didn't smoke during lengthening, but smoked lightly about a year after surgery when I was still consolidating. Bad move on my part obviously. To be clear, the leg had partially consolidated, but not all the way around. I think what saved me was stopping smoking (duh) and also taking Bone Up supplements (in a matter of like 2-3 months, my x-rays showed huge improvement).
Not smoking will certainly help you. Apparently taking the right supplements and weight bearing as soon as you are able to (this stimulates bone growth) will help too. It also helps if you're not Asian, as apparently Asian bones (especially Asian females) aren't very dense and consolidate slower than other races.
Yellow, are you ever going to consider tibias now? I read somewhere that you still have height neurosis?
Nope, no plans to do tibias. No way I'd subject myself to this ever again. I'm very happy with my height, my appearance and my life. No issues socially or with women at all. Didn't really have issues before LL, but I personally hated my old height. I had some lingering neurosis after the surgery initially, but it totally faded once I got back to just living my life.
Hey YellowSpike, when did you remove rods? October 2018? if so how do you feel almost 2 years post? did you ever do any sports that require a lot of sprinting and agility? Soccer, Football) If so are you able to perform those are a similar level to Pre op?
Quote from: Movie on June 29, 2020, 07:15:45 PMHey YellowSpike, when did you remove rods? October 2018? if so how do you feel almost 2 years post? did you ever do any sports that require a lot of sprinting and agility? Soccer, Football) If so are you able to perform those are a similar level to Pre op?
Rods removed October 2018, yes. I feel super. To be honest, I don't do a lot of sports that require lots of agility, but I do jog/run with no issues. Also big into bodybuilding and can squat (need power lifting shoes, since I have long femurs now) and deadlift heavy with no problem. I'm actually in the best shape of my life. But I was never a sports star before LL, so that really didn't factor into my decision.
That's great bro! thanks for getting back to me ny the way. Wow that's good !! work hard, look good, feel good. 🙌🏼
Quote from: YellowSpike on July 12, 2020, 10:03:47 PMRods removed October 2018, yes. I feel super. To be honest, I don't do a lot of sports that require lots of agility, but I do jog/run with no issues. Also big into bodybuilding and can squat (need power lifting shoes, since I have long femurs now) and deadlift heavy with no problem. I'm actually in the best shape of my life. But I was never a sports star before LL, so that really didn't factor into my decision.
Do you feel you’ve fully recovered at this stage?
Can you walk for as long as you wish, like you could pre-CLL?
Do you experience any pain?
Is your muscle endurance the same?
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