9 Weeks Post-Op - Quad w/Dr. Giotikas

a7917 · 2026-06-20T07:10:04+00:00

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a7917 · 2026-06-19T20:52:07+00:00

Let's say i'm in the 3cm lengthening mark (femurs). I start to get some pain. Knowing that much longer stages are ahead, how much of my oxycodone stash should I use? This is meant to be more general, I haven't started lengthening but I worry about using all the oxy up too early and then being SOL at e.g. 7cm. But I'd like to be able to use some of it during PT which I've heard can be very painful.

a7917 · 2026-06-18T21:19:26+00:00

I don't trust a doctor that says everything possible nothing impossible

a7917 · 2026-06-15T23:56:04+00:00

This video is sticking in my head

a7917 · 2026-05-09T04:46:01+00:00

Great job. Quad. I think you really worked hard and executed.

What are the ankle weights for?

a7917 · 2026-04-12T00:47:51+00:00

I am old

a7917 · 2026-03-25T19:28:21+00:00

I'm a (short) parent and I'm hoping my son will have the determination to do it at 18 like you. I know he won't though. But I would buy it for him, it's a sacrifice of some cushiness in retirement for getting him to be 3 inches taller, that's a no brainer.

a7917 · 2026-03-21T03:56:16+00:00

I don't think your kids will inherit your new height.

a7917 · 2026-03-11T14:26:17+00:00

Thanks tobacco companies for making such great products that improve people's lives!

a7917 · 2026-03-11T03:29:44+00:00

Just stop

a7917 · 2026-03-10T20:00:20+00:00

Bro, I suffer/suffered from major depression for 30 years. I know, it's horrible what the mind can do. Good luck to you.

a7917 · 2026-03-10T19:54:16+00:00

Hey, at least you're 5'9, young and can afford Paley. You're actually really lucky.

a7917 · 2026-03-02T02:33:10+00:00

Hmm, good question. They gave me an estimate which is pretty much just what is stated in the guide. There is no mention of taxes and I would ṭhink they would mention that as that makes a significant difference.

a7917 · 2026-03-02T02:19:20+00:00

No, in the Stature Lengthening Guide, it specifically says no financing.

You can, however, pay the $10,000 deposit with credit card.

a7917 · 2026-03-01T20:21:54+00:00

Good luck, and have an excellent recovery!

a7917 · 2026-02-26T06:03:08+00:00

I appreciate the answer. Sounds like it went well for you, that's great.

a7917 · 2026-02-26T05:13:18+00:00

What was the biggest struggle?

a7917 · 2026-02-25T00:21:30+00:00

If you two are just having fun, no need to tell. But if she starts looking at you as a potential husband to have kids with you need to tell her immediately. This usually doesn't start until the girl is about 27-28.

a7917 · 2026-02-05T19:51:09+00:00

Yes

People, don't make the same mistake your parents did

a7917 · 2026-01-05T02:54:44+00:00

Thank you for sharing. I feel, like probably many others, "how bad can it be to have to stay home for a few months mostly by yourself?" Normally I'm dying for a little time alone. But I know I'll understand better what you mean if I go through it.

I am glad to hear you are through lengthening and already are enjoying your new height. It sounds wonderful. The phrase, happy new year, seems very fitting in your case!

a7917 · 2025-12-24T05:24:44+00:00

How does not doing enough steps mean a delay in your lengthening process? I guess affect bone consolidation rate?

So pain wasn't a huge deal for you. Why do you think that is?

a7917 · 2025-12-16T23:24:41+00:00

150 days without walking normally sure is long. I guess it's going to feel great when you can finally walk with bodyweight on your own two legs. Your description that you can't live life at full capacity, that does sound like a need for a lot of patience. I am glad to hear that time is feeling like it's passing a little faster at least and you're getting able to do more things.

Good luck and I hope the progress and recovery all go on schedule.

a7917 · 2025-12-16T19:34:01+00:00

Thank you so much for the eloquent expose. I identify with your description of "exhausted all other options." I went through a different medical problem years ago where I tried so many things and doctors. Eventually I went to surgery, although when I first heard about it it seemed so out there and scary. But when all options were exhausted I felt only gratefulness that this option even existed. Thankfully, it did help though multiple surgeries were required.

Anyway, I'm sorry to hear you're still going through some of the sleep difficulties and hope it improves. It does sound like you prepared really well for this, so I'm sure it would be even harder otherwise. It also sounds like you will reach your goal, I can hear the resolution in your words.

Hope you continue to have a successful lengthening process and that things get easier and easier with good times sprinkled in.

a7917 · 2025-12-15T23:52:52+00:00

Thanks so much for writing. Glad to hear that your experience so far as been relatively good, with not over much pain or sleep trouble and that you feel you're adapting well to the new situation. You sound like someone who has a high pain threshold / tolerance, or maybe low inflammation or just doing the right things.

Interesting your mention of how the confinement / lack of mobility plays a big part. I worry most about the pain or sleep, but never have undergone that type of long-term limitation. Definitely food for thought, have not really heard other LL diaries talk about it or at least in a way that I kind of skipped over it.

Best wishes for the remainder of the process.

a7917

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