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[LIVELIFETHEWAYIWANT]

 

Operation date: April 1st 2022
total length : 82 mm on July 12th
first X-RAY during consolidation : august 19th , 40% on both legs

I had minimum pain through out the whole process , one minor infection on one of the scars .

original height : 5'6" and 1/2   
new height : 5'9" and 1/2

will take another X-RAY in 2 months time

[informationispower]

How old are you if it is ok to ask?

[LIVELIFETHEWAYIWANT]

36

[LIVELIFETHEWAYIWANT]

OCT 21st Xray : left 80% right 85% .

cleared to walk with walker and crouches .

starting daily work outs .

[LIVELIFETHEWAYIWANT]

NOV 17th new X-RAY

right side 100% , left side 85% , can walk with a cane now .

[darthmaul]

How did you get an infection with Precice?

[LIVELIFETHEWAYIWANT]

Its on the right side middle entry wound , where they break the bone .
there was a tiny dry blood clot on the skin after I removed my bandage and I did not replace a new one .

couple days later , I notice the area is slightly swollen when I was out getting some sun light to boost my V-D level . so I applied pressure around it , tiny yellowish discharge from the wound like a pimple .

then I test the doctor's office , they wrote me an antibiotic for 7 days , I went to grab it and took it , the wound was healed .

well , out of 14 entry wounds , 4 screws , nail insert wound , IT band wound , bone breaking wound . On each side . there is only one has a minor infection . Cant complain at all . =D

[darthmaul]

I was surprised that you can get an infection even with the Precice... It's good that it healed

[Harry1309]

So it took you 8/9 months to walk with a crutch? I thought most Precice users were walking around 6 months post op with a crutch?

[tallmen]

So it took you 8/9 months to walk with a crutch? I thought most Precice users were walking around 6 months post op with a crutch?

Depends on person to person bro.

[LIVELIFETHEWAYIWANT]

So it took you 8/9 months to walk with a crutch? I thought most Precice users were walking around 6 months post op with a crutch?

the precise weight bearing 150lbs , I'm 190 lbs . there are ppl who can walk around in crutch within 4 months , if you are strong enough .

In my case , I was just lying down to be safe .  my legs were 80% and 85% when my doctor cleared me for walking with walker and crutch, so 6 and half months to be cleared . you can say that i was not walking at all , but my bone healed enough to support my weight after 6 and half months .

[LIVELIFETHEWAYIWANT]

So it took you 8/9 months to walk with a crutch? I thought most Precice users were walking around 6 months post op with a crutch?

BUT , after I was cleared for walking , my right leg went from 85% to 100% real fast , in 4 weeks .

left leg is 85% right now , but I am able to walk without assist in the house , so next Xray should be 100% on both legs !!

[LIVELIFETHEWAYIWANT]

being a long time . May 22nd , last X-ray ,I am cleared for hardware removal . so happy , lol …

started working out last OCT 15 , 7 months on and off . went from 95 KG to 79KG .

[Beemer m3]

congrats bro. this is going to be my doctor next year hopefully.

[LIVELIFETHEWAYIWANT]

congrats bro. this is going to be my doctor next year hopefully.

hey beemer , do you mind share you experience on tibia
how long did take to get 5cm consolidated after surgery ?  thanks !

[Beemer m3]

i havent gotten any xray as of late. its been about 7 months already. i feel my right leg is lagging. im still taking calcium n vitamin d everyday so im sure im healing but i do get drunk n high at the same time. but yah taking it slow and getting nutrition .

[VertiCali]

being a long time . May 22nd , last X-ray ,I am cleared for hardware removal . so happy , lol …

started working out last OCT 15 , 7 months on and off . went from 95 KG to 79KG .

How has the last year been since your procedure? It looks like my journey is going to be almost identical to yours. I'm 5'6 with a 5'9 wingspan planning to add 8cm.

A 5'10 wingspan would have been really nice to have given my lengthening goals. I suspect even if you were to continue your lengthening, your arms won't look odd, especially since you're Asian and it's not as common to have super long arms. It would probably look normal even if it were less than 1:1.