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[GodsGrace]

After the cortisol injection, about 6-7 days after the pain at the screw site near the knee is gone but I still feel a lot of pressure at the screw site when I try to apply more weight.

The swelling above the lengthened area is still there at about 30%. It hurts and gives me discomfort but doesn't affect my walking. So learning to live with it for now and giving it time to heal.

[GodsGrace]

I had my monthly check-up with Dr. Robbins yesterday and you can see the Xrays using the following link.

https://imgur.com/a/OPEUHu8

[GodsGrace]

Dr. Robbins asked me to move to use single crutches to support my left leg. Right leg full weight bearing. He said I can go full weight bearing on the left but considering the pressure, I feel at the screw site and the swelling above the lengthened area he is asking me to be a little cautious and asked me to use a single crutch for now.

The next xray in September is going to be only left tibia.

[GodsGrace]

I haven't used my crutches yet as I have been on the walker so far. I tried using a single crutch yesterday, I was able to walk but I was a little off balance and got scared of falling. So I decided to use both the crutches for now maybe for a week until I get a rhythm/comfy and after that, I will switch to a single crutch. I am able to balance well with 2 crutches.

[GodsGrace]

Oh yea, I forgot to tell you. The crutches they gave me only suits for heights 5'11" to 6'4" so I had to throw that away and buy a new one. I didn't check when I got them from the PT. Future LLers, when you receive your crutches make sure it suits your height.

[TheDream]

Congrats on undergoing the journey and best of luck GodsGrace.

I had my monthly check-up with Dr. Robbins yesterday and you can see the Xrays using the following link.

https://imgur.com/a/OPEUHu8

How come the bone callus on your left Femur seems to be a lot larger than on your right one?
Maybe it’s just dependent on the angle? As in it is a 3D structure being shown in 2D.

[GodsGrace]

No, it's not the angle. You can check all my previous xrays also it's the same. I asked Dr. Robbins in one of my earlier visits and what he said was it's a natural healing process and based on the pressure applied body will automatically form the callus around the internal nail. And I am not the first one to have a callus formation like that.

[GodsGrace]

Congrats on undergoing the journey and best of luck GodsGrace.

Thank you. Are you planning to do your LL any time soon?

[sunlightwolf]

I just want to say thanks so much for this diary as i have been following it like
a strict guide lol (more of like it does let me know completely what to expect and what they might have missed). I am now post tibial surgery day 5 and am doing everything exactly like you except i’m staying at one of their partnered hotels. I travelled across the world just for this and am having a blast so far- the journey is truly a challenge. Just want to say again thanks for the time and effort you put into this diary. I wish you godspeed on your recovery.

[balme]

Congrats on your journey.
so how's your gait? when do you think you'll able to walk normally?

[SpeedDialer]

Thank you. Are you planning to do your LL any time soon?

What's your recommendation for how much we should weigh before doing precise tibias?

[Wanttobe180]

Thank you for sharing your diary.
May I ask how is your recovery so far?

[Wanttobe180]

How’s your recovery so far? Any updates?

[sphenopetroclival]

If you have recent imaging data please put it at this thread. Redact any information that could be used to dox you.