Topic: G-nail Dr. Giotikas 10/27/2021 (Read 15613 times)

Nyc brother · « **Reply #93 on:** January 15, 2022, 06:13:53 PM »

Hey guys,

I want to mention something really important I didn’t talk about before.

PT is crucial!!

I would never do the surgery and then leave after a week and then basically clicking and PT is on me. A huge part why I am here is because PT is included in the package. 4/7 days a week.

Dr. Giotikas is a amazing surgeon - top notch.

BUT aftercare is really the PT and nurses.

My PT person is amazing. I had problems with my IT bands, I had really bad hip pain for two weeks. She is constantly monitoring me. She made me work my ass off at PT to help me. I will forever be grateful to her.

Nyc brother · « **Reply #94 on:** January 15, 2022, 06:18:02 PM »

If we are on the topic of gratitude, I will add, I will always be grateful to the chief nurse who spent so much time trying to figure out a clicking technique that works for me and reduces my pain significantly. She massaged my legs a lot and I never felt rushed by her.

I could only click because of her and I truly mean that.

Thank you “M” !!

canterk · « **Reply #95 on:** January 15, 2022, 06:50:38 PM »

thanks for that Nyc.

is PT person assigned to each patient and you stay with the same PT person the entire time you are in Athens?

Nyc brother · « **Reply #96 on:** January 15, 2022, 06:59:14 PM »

Good question.

Yea, you can say that.

I mean I guess you could ask to change if you really wanted too.

Happened to be I got the lady who is very good.

She is very in demand now lol.

PositiveVibes · « **Reply #97 on:** January 17, 2022, 02:36:34 PM »

Hi nycbrother,

Recently know about your dairy. Just wanted to know, how is your walking after 2 months and a half after surgery?

Can you walk without crutches? And if you are able to, how is your gait at this stage?

Thanks and keep it going!

A.

Nyc brother · « **Reply #98 on:** January 18, 2022, 09:09:56 AM »

We just started walking without crutches thank G-d. But it’s just a few steps we do at PT. In general I am feeling amazing. PT worked me very hard the first two months and it’s paying off. Also I prepared for this surgery for 3 months by losing almost 20 kilos and stretching hard every day for 1 hour.

The more flexible you are the more easier this whole process is.

If you schedule the surgery Dr. G will send you some stretches to do.

In my opinion it’s not enough. I made sure to strecht way more and it has been such a help now.

But of course all the credit goes to G-d because even with my hard work, I truly believe it’s all up to Him.

canterk · « **Reply #99 on:** January 18, 2022, 10:01:42 AM »

You had to lose 20 kilos? Were you overweight before surgery?

Masteryourlife · « **Reply #100 on:** January 18, 2022, 10:55:55 AM »

Quote from: Nyc brother on January 18, 2022, 09:09:56 AM

We just started walking without crutches thank G-d. But it’s just a few steps we do at PT. In general I am feeling amazing. PT worked me very hard the first two months and it’s paying off. Also I prepared for this surgery for 3 months by losing almost 20 kilos and stretching hard every day for 1 hour.

The more flexible you are the more easier this whole process is.

If you schedule the surgery Dr. G will send you some stretches to do.

In my opinion it’s not enough. I made sure to strecht way more and it has been such a help now.

But of course all the credit goes to G-d because even with my hard work, I truly believe it’s all up to Him.

Hi Nyc , what do you mean just few steps ?
After almost 3 months you should be able to be little more mobile with a wb nail ..right?

Nyc brother · « **Reply #101 on:** January 18, 2022, 11:13:35 AM »

Quote from: canterk on January 18, 2022, 10:01:42 AM

You had to lose 20 kilos? Were you overweight before surgery?

I was overweight. I slimmed down to 62 kilos

Nyc brother · « **Reply #102 on:** January 18, 2022, 11:15:47 AM »

Quote from: Masteryourlife on January 18, 2022, 10:55:55 AM

Hi Nyc , what do you mean just few steps ?
After almost 3 months you should be able to be little more mobile with a wb nail ..right?

I’m still Lengthening so PT is very cautious with me. They don’t want me walking without crutches.

Masteryourlife · « **Reply #103 on:** January 18, 2022, 12:01:18 PM »

Quote from: Nyc brother on January 18, 2022, 11:15:47 AM

I’m still Lengthening so PT is very cautious with me. They don’t want me walking without crutches.

Right ,sorry I forgot you wanted to max out the nail ;that makes sense then .

canterk · « **Reply #104 on:** January 18, 2022, 12:11:28 PM »

Quote from: Nyc brother on January 18, 2022, 11:13:35 AM

I was overweight. I slimmed down to 62 kilos

That truly is dedication Nyc. With that discipline I have no doubt you will be successful in getting max length out of your G nail. Cheers

Nyc brother · « **Reply #105 on:** January 19, 2022, 05:31:23 PM »

Thank you canterk.

I personally bike and stretch minimum 3x a day. But not all patients do this, don’t worry, all my friends ended up great.

For some reason 3CM to 6.5CM was hard for me. I was very concerned.
However after 7CM thank G-d everything has been so easy for me.
I don’t know why this is. Just sharing my experience.

Achieverr · « **Reply #106 on:** January 19, 2022, 05:42:34 PM »

Great News NYC ,
are you taking x-rays , would you mind sharing here
curious to see formation during lengthening
Not mean to discourage you, but read somewhere that if the clicks get easier then this is a sign that the bones are not catching up with the formation, hope this is not the case with you

Great man , keep it up

sprit33 · « **Reply #107 on:** January 19, 2022, 06:30:13 PM »

hi NYC bro ,
Congratulations on completing the hardest part!
I want to ask you about the hotel. What do you think are the advantages of staying in the hotel（rather than airbnb）?
I'm going to do precice. If you don't need to click, will the package price change?
Living in the hotel or airbnb can be chosen by yourself?
When you live in the hotel, how to go to the PT center? Do you need to take a taxi?

canterk · « **Reply #108 on:** January 19, 2022, 06:39:29 PM »

Quote from: sprit33 on January 19, 2022, 06:30:13 PM

hi NYC bro ,
Congratulations on completing the hardest part!
I want to ask you about the hotel. What do you think are the advantages of staying in the hotel（rather than airbnb）?
I'm going to do precice. If you don't need to click, will the package price change?
Living in the hotel or airbnb can be chosen by yourself?
When you live in the hotel, how to go to the PT center? Do you need to take a taxi?

Not nyc but my opinion is if you are doing precice i dont think there is a benefit to booking the hotel instead of cheap airbnb. you get the daily nursing if you stay in their partner hotel and also 2x/day food but thats it I think. since you dont need help with clicking with precice better to live in airbnb if you can find it much cheaper than 60Eur per night. you still pay for the taxi on your own to get to PT. btw I think Dr G will start requiring new patients to live in the hotel for the first few weeks if Im not mistaken, can anyone confirm this.

Nyc brother · « **Reply #109 on:** January 19, 2022, 06:56:13 PM »

Quote from: Achieverr on January 19, 2022, 05:42:34 PM

Great News NYC ,
are you taking x-rays , would you mind sharing here
curious to see formation during lengthening
Not mean to discourage you, but read somewhere that if the clicks get easier then this is a sign that the bones are not catching up with the formation, hope this is not the case with you
Great man , keep it up

LOL
We have suffered for two months with clicks always praying that it gets better, thank G-d it gets better and easy and that’s not a good sign 😂😂

We are all doing great. Doctor saw my x-rays yesterday and said it was amazing thank G-d.

Nyc brother · « **Reply #110 on:** January 19, 2022, 06:59:13 PM »

Quote from: sprit33 on January 19, 2022, 06:30:13 PM

hi NYC bro ,
Congratulations on completing the hardest part!
I want to ask you about the hotel. What do you think are the advantages of staying in the hotel（rather than airbnb）?
I'm going to do precice. If you don't need to click, will the package price change?
Living in the hotel or airbnb can be chosen by yourself?
When you live in the hotel, how to go to the PT center? Do you need to take a taxi?

Hi!
So in regard to the hotel this is a new experiment they are trying with the patients coming in February. I don’t want to say anything because It’s not my experience.
We always take a taxi wherever we live to get to PT.

Achieverr · « **Reply #111 on:** January 21, 2022, 12:24:39 PM »

Quote from: Nyc brother on January 19, 2022, 06:56:13 PM

LOL
We have suffered for two months with clicks always praying that it gets better, thank G-d it gets better and easy and that’s not a good sign 😂😂

We are all doing great. Doctor saw my x-rays yesterday and said it was amazing thank G-d.

Great to hear NYC,
where are you now in terms of lengthening and how much time remaining for the journey to end ?
how is the walking with increased lengthening , is the gait really noticeable ?

Nyc brother · « **Reply #112 on:** January 22, 2022, 05:34:38 PM »

I’m doing thank G-d.

I just bought a ticket back to America Feb. 2

Really excited.

My walking is improving every day. No problems thank G-d.

canterk · « **Reply #113 on:** January 22, 2022, 06:07:51 PM »

when you are back home, can you show us a video of you walking if you dont mind?

thankscience · « **Reply #114 on:** January 22, 2022, 10:18:32 PM »

That's exciting! Does that mean you will have been in Greece more than 90 days? How does that work with visas?

Masteryourlife · « **Reply #115 on:** January 22, 2022, 11:07:13 PM »

Quote from: canterk on January 22, 2022, 06:07:51 PM

when you are back home, can you show us a video of you walking if you dont mind?

Yeah if u don't mind that would be fantastic

Nyc brother · « **Reply #116 on:** January 24, 2022, 09:30:17 PM »

Thank G-d for me from 7CM has been very easy whereas the beginning was difficult.

I know I said this was just my experience but it seems the same with all the other G-nail patients too. Once they hit 6CM it was easy for them.

I know everyone says the last few CM are the hardest but this has not been my experience.

Not arguing with anyone just sharing my story. That’s it.

canterk · « **Reply #117 on:** January 29, 2022, 01:31:37 PM »

Nyc did you reach your 10 cm yet?

Nyc brother · « **Reply #118 on:** January 30, 2022, 04:53:45 AM »

Hey guys I just finished doing my clicks!

It feels such a relief to wake up and not have to do clicks.

I measure on Monday.

Wish me luck.

canterk · « **Reply #119 on:** January 30, 2022, 05:57:34 AM »

Congratulations!!! I followed your diary since the beginning and wow you are finally done lengthening! Will they lock it somehow so you dont do accidental clicks when you get home?

Thatguy19 · « **Reply #120 on:** January 30, 2022, 11:38:39 AM »

Hey man! Congratulations on your successful journey. Pumped to hear how much you lengthened and any advice you have for us?

Nyc brother · « **Reply #121 on:** January 30, 2022, 12:48:59 PM »

Quote from: canterk on January 30, 2022, 05:57:34 AM

Congratulations!!! I followed your diary since the beginning and wow you are finally done lengthening! Will they lock it somehow so you dont do accidental clicks when you get home?

Yea man thanks. This whole operation has been a big success thank G-d.

We don’t need to do anything the bones consolidate. It’s very very hard almost impossible for me to accidentally click at this stage.

Nyc brother · « **Reply #122 on:** January 30, 2022, 01:03:58 PM »

Quote from: Thatguy19 on January 30, 2022, 11:38:39 AM

Hey man! Congratulations on your successful journey. Pumped to hear how much you lengthened and any advice you have for us?

I took hot showers before the clicks 2x a day. Ice packs after the clicks. Biking to release tension after the clicks for 15 minutes. During clicks I listened to music and tried to read. I literally had quite a few times praying to G-d.

If you have nerve pain take 2 lyrica’s a day.

Everyone has their own journey. We all have different bodies and learn as we go.

But definitely do yourself a favor and be flexible. I stretched hard 1 hour a day for 3 months before surgery. Be flexible and lose. Lose weight if you need too.

Nyc brother · « **Reply #123 on:** January 31, 2022, 06:10:36 PM »

Hey guys,

I just did my final measurements. 9.6CM and 9.7CM.

Missing Accomplished.

All is good thank G-d.

I give G-d all the credit for the success of much surgery and recovery.

I wish you all the best in each of your journeys. 🙏🙏

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