Topic: Anyone considering Dr Franz Birkholtz this year? (Read 6551 times)

Blackhawk · « **on:** February 16, 2014, 06:22:26 PM »

Yeah he sounds like a good option. I am considering him but at the end of next year. I would like to hear from some of his patients before I commit to him though.

Smallguy · « **Reply #1 on:** February 16, 2014, 06:52:45 PM »

I'm currently saving up.

Plus, I have to deal with my problem from the last surgery. Luckily unlike other ppl I have no pain whatsoever. But my left tibia is shorter than my right by 1cm. This really bothers me. So I may have to try to fix this first at home before heading abroad for femur lengthening.

So the earliest time would be end of 2014. And I would choose Dr. Birkholtz.

mediocre · « **Reply #2 on:** February 16, 2014, 07:05:40 PM »

I plan to have consultation this year. If satisfied, maybe LL next year.

OverrideYouGenetics · « **Reply #3 on:** February 16, 2014, 07:42:11 PM »

I am the type of person who plans long term. I have alot of money saved up, but not enough yet. Maybe in few months I have it. I have also the option to take up loan.
If something happens to my work, like I dont get the pay rise I demand, then i will change job and I will create a 4-6 month gap between resignation and the new job. If I sense such scenario coming up I will immediately book appointment and get on the first plane.

I do things on impulse and fast.

Cooper · « **Reply #4 on:** February 16, 2014, 07:44:52 PM »

I might be in Preotia this May....precise2 femoral lengthening. Keeping my eyes open at the moment.

theuprising · « **Reply #5 on:** February 17, 2014, 07:51:50 PM »

Not this year but looking like 2016, looking forward to seeing
some diaries come out beforehand.

mediocre · « **Reply #6 on:** February 17, 2014, 08:10:35 PM »

You may be the pioneer Birkholtz diary if you do this by May. You and (perhaps) BigD.

I hope the diaries would live to my high expectations.

Quote from: Cooper on February 16, 2014, 07:44:52 PM

I might be in Preotia this May....precise2 femoral lengthening. Keeping my eyes open at the moment.

Franz · « **Reply #7 on:** February 17, 2014, 08:22:32 PM »

Hey guys,

It is wonderful to see that there is some interest.

Maybe consider linking up and scheduling together. It will be very beneficial psychologically to have a buddy to share experiences. We could also probably look at a small group discount too! (Now i sound like a businessman and not a doctor...)

Good luck with the decision!

BilateralDamage · « **Reply #8 on:** February 17, 2014, 08:33:49 PM »

Quote from: Franz on February 17, 2014, 08:22:32 PM

Hey guys,

It is wonderful to see that there is some interest.

Maybe consider linking up and scheduling together. It will be very beneficial psychologically to have a buddy to share experiences. We could also probably look at a small group discount too! (Now i sound like a businessman and not a doctor...)

Good luck with the decision!

It makes me really happy to see Dr. B get the recognition he deserves.

I'm definitely going with you this May 2014. Who's in with me?

paco · « **Reply #9 on:** February 17, 2014, 08:39:02 PM »

Hello,

Perhaps i can go with doctor B this summer too.

I would like to do tibias with precice.

KiloKAHN · « **Reply #10 on:** February 17, 2014, 08:42:48 PM »

Hope you guys who finalize on this with Dr. Birkholtz end up with great results.

Maybe a couple years after I do my tibias this March I'll go with Dr. Birkholtz for femurs - if I decide I would want to do them. Main reason for not going for femurs first is based on the chance that I don't feel like doing a second lengthening. I think functionally and aesthetically it would be better to only do tibial lengthening vs only doing femoral lengthening.

mediocre · « **Reply #11 on:** February 17, 2014, 08:44:51 PM »

Wowowow!

Birkholtz Diaries:

1. BilateralDamage (first confirmed patient)
2. Cooper?
3. paco??

All the best brothers. I'll go for group discount next year (second half of 2015).

Quote from: BilateralDamage on February 17, 2014, 08:33:49 PM

It makes me really happy to see Dr. B get the recognition he deserves. I'm definitely going with you this May 2014. Who's in with me?

Arche · « **Reply #12 on:** February 17, 2014, 08:45:39 PM »

How crazy would it be if I got Quad lengthening? LOL

I'm REALLY surprised Paley is doing it, so I gotta check out that girl's diary on the forum who's doing quad lengthening to see if I would fit.

Arche · « **Reply #13 on:** February 17, 2014, 08:46:48 PM »

BTW I have to work for two years first, but planning on getting this surgery August 2016? I'll be 25 then, damn time flies....

BilateralDamage · « **Reply #14 on:** February 17, 2014, 08:47:36 PM »

Quote from: Arche on February 17, 2014, 08:45:39 PM

How crazy would it be if I got Quad lengthening? LOL

I'm REALLY surprised Paley is doing it, so I gotta check out that girl's diary on the forum who's doing quad lengthening to see if I would fit.

I'm keeping a close eye on her diary too. It blew my mind that Paley was fine with quadrilateral lengthening (and even has a lot of cases!)

mediocre · « **Reply #15 on:** February 17, 2014, 08:48:35 PM »

Not many (or not at all?) quad lengthening diaries out there.

Quote from: Arche on February 17, 2014, 08:45:39 PM

How crazy would it be if I got Quad lengthening? LOL

I'm REALLY surprised Paley is doing it, so I gotta check out that girl's diary on the forum who's doing quad lengthening to see if I would fit.

mediocre · « **Reply #16 on:** February 17, 2014, 08:49:26 PM »

If the latter 2015 don't work out for me, I might do it early 2016.

Quote from: Arche on February 17, 2014, 08:46:48 PM

BTW I have to work for two years first, but planning on getting this surgery August 2016? I'll be 25 then, damn time flies....

Cooper · « **Reply #17 on:** February 17, 2014, 08:52:38 PM »

Quote from: Franz on February 17, 2014, 08:22:32 PM

Hey guys,

It is wonderful to see that there is some interest.

Maybe consider linking up and scheduling together. It will be very beneficial psychologically to have a buddy to share experiences. We could also probably look at a small group discount too! (Now i sound like a businessman and not a doctor...)

Good luck with the decision!

Dear Dr. Birkholtz,
Is it possible to see more picture of the hospital, rooms and facility? This is a life changing decision and want to buy piece of mind. Not that we do not trust your hospital. But will be big to aid in decision making. Sorry if this is too much of asking. You been amazing, hats off to you and hope we have more doctors come forward help patients on this forum donating their demanding time.

I, myself and several others are talking privately to team up and possibly traveling to Pretoria this summer (around May). Discount is nice but really trying to convince ourselves first and the family.

Best Wishes,
Cooper

BilateralDamage · « **Reply #18 on:** February 17, 2014, 09:23:41 PM »

Quote from: Cooper on February 17, 2014, 08:52:38 PM

Dear Dr. Birkholtz,
Is it possible to see more picture of the hospital, rooms and facility? This is a life changing decision and want to buy piece of mind. Not that we do not trust your hospital. But will be big to aid in decision making. Sorry if this is too much of asking. You been amazing, hats off to you and hope we have more doctors come forward help patients on this forum donating their demanding time.

I, myself and several others are talking privately to team up and possibly traveling to Pretoria this summer (around May). Discount is nice but really trying to convince ourselves first and the family.

Best Wishes,
Cooper

Definitely. If you could send any pictures of the guesthouse, this would be hugely helpful as well.

Russianblues · « **Reply #19 on:** February 18, 2014, 10:08:28 AM »

Seems like a trustworthy individual.

TRS · « **Reply #20 on:** February 18, 2014, 10:55:27 AM »

Quote from: Franz on February 17, 2014, 08:22:32 PM

Hey guys,

It is wonderful to see that there is some interest.

Maybe consider linking up and scheduling together. It will be very beneficial psychologically to have a buddy to share experiences. We could also probably look at a small group discount too! (Now i sound like a businessman and not a doctor...)

Good luck with the decision!

A small group discount would be wonderful Dr. Birkholtz.

Franz · « **Reply #21 on:** February 26, 2014, 08:18:43 PM »

Quote from: Cooper on February 17, 2014, 08:52:38 PM

Dear Dr. Birkholtz,
Is it possible to see more picture of the hospital, rooms and facility? This is a life changing decision and want to buy piece of mind. Not that we do not trust your hospital. But will be big to aid in decision making. Sorry if this is too much of asking. You been amazing, hats off to you and hope we have more doctors come forward help patients on this forum donating their demanding time.

I, myself and several others are talking privately to team up and possibly traveling to Pretoria this summer (around May). Discount is nice but really trying to convince ourselves first and the family.

Best Wishes,
Cooper

Dear Cooper,
The hospital's name is Unitas and is run by Netcare(private hospital group). Google Unitas Hospital.
Guesthouse www.natanja.co.za
Practice www.walkamile.co.za
SA www.southafrica.net
If you need more, email madelein at reception@walkamile.co.za

Franz · « **Reply #22 on:** February 26, 2014, 08:21:25 PM »

It looks like there is some interest in femurs, but please remember that a lot of our non CLL expertise lies in exfix based tibial lengthenings. Just a thought.

KiloKAHN · « **Reply #23 on:** May 13, 2014, 09:09:13 PM »

If I want to proceed with femur lengthening after I get done with tibs, then I'll certainly consider Dr Birkholtz for a consultation based on his contribution to the members of this forum and the whole online CLL community.

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