Topic: Diary - 5cm LON Tibia in hanoi by Dr. Doan (Read 10403 times)

5cmtaller · « **on:** May 17, 2023, 05:49:07 AM »

Hi all I am starting this diary because I am bored as hell. I am currently about 1.5cm and have like 35 days of lengthening left.

Info about me:
25 male, 166cm.

Ask me anything.

Unknown · « **Reply #1 on:** May 17, 2023, 07:54:18 AM »

How is the pain like in the first few days? How did u manage to stay long term there? I heard they have an apartment provided at the price? Were there any foreigners? Whats ur lengthening rate? Sorry for all these questions, im getting my LL soon so i want to hear more.

5cmtaller · « **Reply #2 on:** May 17, 2023, 09:04:31 AM »

the pain for the first few days were quite bad like 6/10 bad. I am supposed to apply for a visa but i am just going to overstay and pay a fine instead, because i am already in the country and it’s kinda difficult to extend my stay. Yea i know some patients at the hospital that spoke english and we found an apartment together. Majority are locals but there were a fee foreigners from Singapore, China, Japan and US. I am lengthening 1mm/day as i do not want any complications or nerve damage. my roommate lengthen at 1.33mm a day and was screaming because of the nerve pain.

mellowrain · « **Reply #3 on:** May 17, 2023, 12:02:51 PM »

omg your roommate screaming in pain... that sounds scary. I imagine pain killers don't work well with nerve pain. Does dr.doan use extra screws to fixate the fibula for LON tibia?

mellowrain · « **Reply #4 on:** May 17, 2023, 12:03:31 PM »

Did you have to apply for the initial visa or did the clinic do it for you?

5cmtaller · « **Reply #5 on:** May 17, 2023, 12:58:36 PM »

i am not sure about the screws, but the visa i am supposed to apply before entering but i did not. the clinic doesn’t do it for you

5cmtaller · « **Reply #6 on:** May 17, 2023, 10:52:17 PM »

lost alot of weight about 5kg in 3 weeks. getting on average 4hrs a sleep every night. night time is the worst, morning is the best part of the day. Pain level is about 2/10 every time i wake up from the soreness of the legs. Knee bending is great on the left leg and good on the right leg.

Unknown · « **Reply #7 on:** May 18, 2023, 08:53:31 PM »

Good luck! Did you find the pain unbearably excrutiating in any point of time?

5cmtaller · « **Reply #8 on:** May 19, 2023, 04:41:11 AM »

Thank you! I will be 2cm longer in 3 days. No pain that was excruciatingly painful. But I have started to experience some random zaps of electric shock in my shins. Those are about 4/10 but it is only for that instance. Other than that, I think everything is going well, just kinda boring. Only looking forward to my x ray on 9 June which is exactly 3 weeks from now.

youyin12 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 19, 2023, 10:00:29 AM »

Hi! I think 0.75mm is better for tibias. If you feel uncomfortable, just slow down.

5cmtaller · « **Reply #10 on:** May 19, 2023, 01:35:56 PM »

if i have the time i will do 0.75mm but i don’t so I am doing 1mm per day as recommended by the doctor.

Unknown · « **Reply #11 on:** May 20, 2023, 10:36:19 AM »

Any pics of the place and xray? Hows the alignment of the nails like?

sphenopetroclival · « **Reply #12 on:** May 20, 2023, 02:41:01 PM »

Quote from: 5cmtaller on May 17, 2023, 05:49:07 AM

Hi all I am starting this diary because I am bored as hell. I am currently about 1.5cm and have like 35 days of lengthening left.

Info about me:
25 male, 166cm.

Ask me anything.

Can you say more about your current pain management scheme?

5cmtaller · « **Reply #13 on:** May 21, 2023, 03:36:48 PM »

no pics x ray on 9 june

5cmtaller · « **Reply #14 on:** May 21, 2023, 03:39:57 PM »

after like 19 days of lengthening and sleepless nights i found that taking paracetamol, tramadol and neurotin helps me sleep through the night without pain but I am hoping that taking those pills everyday will at least last me for the next month at least. before they become ineffective due to daily use

5cmtaller · « **Reply #15 on:** May 21, 2023, 03:43:01 PM »

my physiotherapist made me stand up for 2 minutes today with the help of a walker. My legs felt extremely heavy. After the session is over my legs feel kinda cold and it aches a lot but it is said to help with recovery. idk about that but i just hope that it gets better as my legs get stronger.

5cmtaller · « **Reply #16 on:** May 21, 2023, 03:47:12 PM »

I also hate the part that everytime I bend my knee for a period of time such as hanging my legs over the bed side to do physiotherapy or soak them in warm water there will be an uncomfortable 2/10 aches when i lay back on the bed to straighten my legs. The pain last for 30-45minutes everytime…

mellowrain · « **Reply #17 on:** May 22, 2023, 10:58:35 AM »

hang in there bro, you can do it.
is there a reason why you chose 5cm for tibia?
in your opinion, do you think there will be a significant difference in terms of side effects, if I wanted to go for 6cm in tibia?

5cmtaller · « **Reply #18 on:** May 22, 2023, 01:18:05 PM »

Thank you man, just reached 2cm today. I can finally see the end of the tunnel. I plan to only fo 5cm because i am honestly sick and tired of laying in bed all day and everyday with the frames on is a battle. whatsmore, 5cm is safe and is shown to have a faster recovery with low risk of complications.

5cmtaller · « **Reply #19 on:** May 22, 2023, 01:19:25 PM »

i am not a doctor do i can’t advise on whether doing 6cm is safe or not but from what i have seen in the forum it seems to be a safe amount.

loia5tqd001 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 22, 2023, 04:52:19 PM »

I've been there, in Vietnam you'll see people do 7cm as the standard, some'll go as crazy as 8 9 10 so you'll feel super safe doing 5cm lol

5cmtaller · « **Reply #21 on:** May 22, 2023, 11:21:28 PM »

that’s reassuring, i am getting some type of anxiety now that I have been in vietnam for quite awhile. I came here alone without telling my family or friends and being in a foreign land and not being able to speak the language is making me uneasy. I seem to have lost the ‘confidence’ that i had before doing the surgery, thinking it is some minor surgery.. but now that I have my legs broken, I am seeing the reality that this surgery is not as simple as just a wisdom tooth surgery.

I hope everything will be alright for me and I can return back home safely

5cmtaller · « **Reply #22 on:** May 22, 2023, 11:26:50 PM »

I am not sure if it is because of the paracetamol and tramadol that are messing with my brain receptors

5cmtaller · « **Reply #23 on:** May 24, 2023, 04:11:10 PM »

physiotherapy yesterday hurts so bad i cried for the first time in many years. the pain lasted till today I do not think I can continue with physiotherapy. I think i should listen to my body and take a rest.

5cmtaller · « **Reply #24 on:** May 25, 2023, 12:17:27 AM »

can someone tell me if my physiotherapist is doing something wrong? I am in alot of pain, the previous session he forcibly stretch my ankles and i am still hurting today

youyin12 · « **Reply #25 on:** May 25, 2023, 03:36:04 AM »

Perhaps it's time to slow down. I think you should tell your doctor about the pain. Do you feel the pain when you don't have PT?

5cmtaller · « **Reply #26 on:** May 25, 2023, 10:26:24 AM »

I cried alot today because the painkillers would not make the pain go away. I had to put ice on my legs to feel a little better. The previous pt was too intense and my body was not ready for it

Unknown · « **Reply #27 on:** May 25, 2023, 12:11:31 PM »

Why not aim for 6cm?

5cmtaller · « **Reply #28 on:** May 25, 2023, 01:08:10 PM »

I don’t have the time and I am already in quite a bit of pain at 2.3cm

Unknown · « **Reply #29 on:** May 25, 2023, 01:56:06 PM »

Since you will probably only do it once isnt it better to get the most out of it? I heard some people regret not going for more after finishing their lengthening, 5cm gains doesnt seem that visible but you do whatever works for you. Good luck!

5cmtaller · « **Reply #30 on:** May 26, 2023, 05:45:31 AM »

i like to play it safe and honestly my mental state is telling me to tap out. I am only holding on cause 5cm is the lowest i would tap out at. broke down 4 times this week because of the pain.

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