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[TIBIKE200]

Hey crimson.

  Listen, I have seen in other posts that you are extremely against people doing LL because it is still not a "safe procedure". But how can you know that going to doctors such as Catagni or guichet will not give good results? I mean without critisizing you, you went to an Indian doctor (and you know what that means in terms of the level of expertize).
  The only thing that I learned from you experience is to never set foot in india or in any other third world country in order to get such a procedure done.

[crimsontide]

i don't say it's impossible

I just say that the risk is still too high

every dr you mention has had bad cases.... we like to think we wont be one, but we dont know

[TIBIKE200]

i don't say it's impossible

I just say that the risk is still too high

every dr you mention has had bad cases.... we like to think we wont be one, but we dont know

I dont know about guichet or catagniand bad cases. That's why I also asked my family friend which is the head orthopedic surgeron of Hadassa hospital in Jerusalem. He knew Catagni before I even finished to say his name.

[crimsontide]

theres always bad cases

ive heard of a few from guichet

  have heard very little about catagni... but tye chances of 0 bad cases are very low

no one comes out of this 100%

[TIBIKE200]

theres always bad cases

ive heard of a few from guichet

  have heard very little about catagni... but tye chances of 0 bad cases are very low

no one comes out of this 100%

What did you hear from guichet? You can PM me if you prefer

[crimsontide]

not really interested in any case but my own tbh


all i care about is getting back to normal,and  exposing shah

other than that... I'll give my opinions and what I hear,  but not going to spend  much time discussing it

I care about getting better, that's pretty much it

[TIBIKE200]

not really interested in any case but my own tbh


all i care about is getting back to normal,and  exposing shah

other than that... I'll give my opinions and what I hear,  but not going to spend  much time discussing it

I care about getting better, that's pretty much it

I understand. And I wish you to have a complete recovery

[YellowSpike]

Dr. G actually tells you about the small number (I think 2 or 3) complications he had. These patients apparently failed to follow his protocol, and had fractures as a result. But, they all ended up ok in the end. But, of course, he could be presenting it this way to look the best as he can despite the mishaps. This surgery is risky no matter which doctor you go with (bud I'd personally never go anywhere outside Europe or the USA).

Crimson, I'm rooting for ya man. I know you live near me. Let me know if you need some support and I'll swing by. Hang in there bud.

[LLuser1]

All doctors have complications in this surgery because it is dangerous.

The problem is when the doctor lies. Guichet tells the truth about his complications but Monegal lies to his patients all the time and doesn't care about them once he can't take more money from them. Ask them for information. He isn't to be trusted. All is practices are somehow shady.

[crimsontide]

I'm petty much fked

but can get better...  its probably gonna take an amputstion though... thats how weak my legs are from the achilles surgery

some drs say i can recover with shortening,  others arent sure

cant live my life  with my achilles being 40% of what it was... i can't do anything I used to enjoy

I can't even go enjoy a walk

dr shah is the worst

[LLuser1]

Not sure about Dr Shah. Bad doctor? Perhaps... But IMO Bagirov and Monegal are also to be blamed. Ths doctosr have fked up some people's legs because of greed. You should visit other doctors to get fresh opinions about your case.

[crimsontide]

dr shah should not have lengthened achilles

bagirov is ok as a dr, but aftercare sux... i know many others that have issues with him

but shah is the worst

my leg issues came from him

[Christopherbulder]

dr shah should not have lengthened achilles

bagirov is ok as a dr, but aftercare sux... i know many others that have issues with him

but shah is the worst

my leg issues came from him

why doctor monegal??

[crimsontide]

dont understand question

[ouroboros]

I think Christopher wants to know why did you decide on Dr. Monegal to fix your issues.   What convinced you about him?   Did you consult with Catagni, Paley, Rozbruch, etc.?

[crimsontide]

my biggest issue is not fixed

my achilles

until that gets resolved, by therapy or shortening... im screwed


hard to go downstairs even

[crimsontide]

well... must say im not better


this isnt a matter of just walking either...  it does not improve my situation at all

My left leg is as bad as ever... might be a  length discrepancy now too... noticeable limp

I have no power... Hard to describe how   much of a hindrance this...  It  takes me so much metabolic energy to walk... it's awful

I'm disabled now... My right leg,  its ok, think it might be able to get near totally fixed, but not sure

but my left leg is disabled...  can't generate any power.... it's awful

Ask them for specifics, and you get nothing in reply...

Getting my leg fixed in spain was a a waste .

My walking has not improved at all....  I don't think any bone operation is going to fix my issue... my tendons and ankle are shot..

physical therapy and more walking will fix my muscle issues,... such as quads, hamstrings...  but it's not fixing my destroyed achilles, or my nerve damage, or the bone issues I still have with my left leg....

I know so many people... honestly, very few did much pt.....  and they're better than me

Nothing is fixing my left leg issues... I'm sure......  Even Bagirov basically admitted as much...

I'm just looking forward to getting  a prosthesis... yes, my leg is that bad.... I can probably generate maybe 35% of the power I used to

That is not an exaggeration either... it's  that bad

walking is a chore now... used to be something I did for pleasure

just kinda depressed.... Not exactly happy about prosthesis, but I know it will generate much more torque than my current lower leg

Do not get this surgery

[TIBIKE200]

well... must say im not better


this isnt a matter of just walking either...  it does not improve my situation at all

My left leg is as bad as ever... might be a  length discrepancy now too... noticeable limp

I have no power... Hard to describe how   much of a hindrance this...  It  takes me so much metabolic energy to walk... it's awful

I'm disabled now... My right leg,  its ok, think it might be able to get near totally fixed, but not sure

but my left leg is disabled...  can't generate any power.... it's awful

Ask them for specifics, and you get nothing in reply...

Getting my leg fixed in spain was a a waste .

My walking has not improved at all....  I don't think any bone operation is going to fix my issue... my tendons and ankle are shot..

physical therapy and more walking will fix my muscle issues,... such as quads, hamstrings...  but it's not fixing my destroyed achilles, or my nerve damage, or the bone issues I still have with my left leg....

I know so many people... honestly, very few did much pt.....  and they're better than me

Nothing is fixing my left leg issues... I'm sure......  Even Bagirov basically admitted as much...

I'm just looking forward to getting  a prosthesis... yes, my leg is that bad.... I can probably generate maybe 35% of the power I used to

That is not an exaggeration either... it's  that bad

walking is a chore now... used to be something I did for pleasure

just kinda depressed.... Not exactly happy about prosthesis, but I know it will generate much more torque than my current lower leg

Do not get this surgery

Contact Catagni ASAP!! He knows about lower legs more than you can imagine. E-mail now or call his office tommorow and explain to him your situation.
  Keep strong crimson

[crimsontide]

I've contacted him numerous times

 he just told me that  he's done achilles lengthening many times, and  no issues

He told me last time I'd have to go see him for him to give a better diagnosis

Just can't afford another  expensive surgery right now... Maybe in a few months, but not now

I feel like I'm fked...  achilles  and ankle are gone... along with nerve damage, etc

nerve damage is very difficult to treat after a year

[crimsontide]

Dr Shah is the worst... Why I listened to him... I should have my iq checked

I am now very knowledgeable about  achilles lengthening, but I wasn't before... I was just so miserable from my awful equinus... would have  listened to anyone that said they'd fix it with no  issues

When Shah lengthened my achilles... he  used a sliding technique

It basically means he cut the tendon, and slid a part of it down... Think about that... the tendon is now much thinner, and much longer... it is not possible that the tendon isn't much weaker now...it's thinner and longer

He told me  no loss of power... right after surgery said at least 1 grade...

I asked Paley about this, if I could recover to 90%

  and he said no

He's right about this, from everything I've experienced.... I had this on both legs too

I wish I could upload photos, so I could show the board my achilles scar

[TIBIKE200]

I've contacted him numerous times

 he just told me that  he's done achilles lengthening many times, and  no issues

He told me last time I'd have to go see him for him to give a better diagnosis

Just can't afford another  expensive surgery right now... Maybe in a few months, but not now

I feel like I'm fked...  achilles  and ankle are gone... along with nerve damage, etc

nerve damage is very difficult to treat after a year

 Maybe you can get insurence to help you with your problem since you are not doing a cosmetic procedure but a limb saving one?

[crimsontide]

not sure


I wish I could upload a photo to show everyone my left achilles scar

then you guys would see the reality of my situation

Even monegal said oh my god when he saw it... he tried to be nice about it, but he was shocked by  how big it is

[Alu]

Well why can't you upload a picture?

Also, I'm really sorry for your problems mate. But at least try to have a consultation with an expert like Paley. I know you've talked but still...worth giving it a shot. I'm sorry you had to give a harsh reality of LL

[crimsontide]

can't just upload photos here

 needs to be hosted by another site

[Alu]

I mean it's not that hard...just go to imgur and make a quick upload..

[crimsontide]

not signing up for yet another site

if someone else wants to host it,that's fine

[Deads]

not sure


I wish I could upload a photo to show everyone my left achilles scar

then you guys would see the reality of my situation

Even monegal said oh my god when he saw it... he tried to be nice about it, but he was shocked by  how big it is

not signing up for yet another site

if someone else wants to host it,that's fine

So you're all dramatic about us wanting to see your scars and then couldn't be bothered to sign up to Imgur to show us... You're just being a drama queen attention seeker.

[Nightwish]

http://tinypic.com/

Boom, sorted.

[Tiny]

...You're just being a drama queen attention seeker.

Lol. You should read his diary.

[TIBIKE200]

They guy basically became a cripple and lost his fiancee... Give him a break

[Tiny]

dr shah  who is supposedly one o the top 3 drs in india for this, is simply a liar.

the guy just flat out lies... when i saw him, i asked him very directly.." will this weken my leg"  his reply was no,.

After I had surgery done, he tells me my achilles will be weakened at least a grade...  At that time, didn't think too much of t, as I didn't realize t how  much weaker it could be

He took my frames off... put me in a cast... I asked him before the surgery..." can my  left leg bend?"  his reply was no chance

few months later, leg has 2 deformities... I email him, and his reply is " we expected this, come in, we will correct it"

If this is true, can't you sue him for malpractice?