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[jibble]

How long do you need to stay in the facility? I'm hoping to schedule with Betz but can't take 2+ weeks off of work

[eric.cartman]

I haven't been on this forum recently but wanted to provide a quick update.

105 days post surgery
Amount lengthened: 8.53cm


A few things happened since my last update. My nerve pain eventually went away after two weeks and I also started taking pregabilin daily. I've also reduced my clicks from 20 to 15 once the nerve pain kicked in and continued 15 clicks until I hit 7cm mark. For the last 3 weeks, I've been clicking 12 per day. I've noticed that my body responds much better to 12 clicks - the pain level is much lower and I'm in general lot more comfortable during the day, and sleep quality has improved as well.

PT has been a bit a tricky during the holidays. My physio guy had to self-isolate due to covid and then he was out on holiday for the last two weeks of December which left me without proper PT for almost 3 weeks. At the moment, I'm still doing physio 3x week. I also started walking every other day for at least 30-45min in the park nearby as the weather permits.

Current plan is to continue clicking for another week or so and then focus on recovery. I'll shortly post a video of my walking.

[Masteryourlife]

Hi , nice to hear that aside from some small problems ,overall your journey is going fine .
Do you have any video of the different phases ?
Like 1 month post-op / 3 months po etc?

[ReadRothbard]

I'm honestly considering going with Dr. Betz when it's finally time to do my 8 cm on femurs.

[eric.cartman]

Walking videos:
1 month post-surgery (~3cm): https://imgur.com/a/W9VTKjM
3 months post-surgery (8.2cm): https://imgur.com/a/5DiqwFb

(The second video is post 3 months and 1 week to be accurate)

[thankscience]

Walking videos:
1 month post-surgery (~3cm): https://imgur.com/a/W9VTKjM
3 months post-surgery (8.2cm): https://imgur.com/a/5DiqwFb

(The second video is post 3 months and 1 week to be accurate)

Your walking actually looks really good in the 3 months post one. Have you done much walking without crutches yet?

Also, I'm not sure if you mentioned this but what height did you start at?

[Masteryourlife]

Walking videos:
1 month post-surgery (~3cm): https://imgur.com/a/W9VTKjM
3 months post-surgery (8.2cm): https://imgur.com/a/5DiqwFb

(The second video is post 3 months and 1 week to be accurate)

Thank you so much .
Weight bearing nails are just a different thing ...

[eric.cartman]

Hey everyone, I haven't been on this forum for a while but wanted to give a quick update. I finished my lengthening in February  2022. In total, I lengthened around 9.2cm on both my femurs . The lengthening phase was lots of ups and downs but in the end, I think it's worth it.

I don't remember the exact dates but I was walking without crutches fairly soon after I stopped lengthening. The gait takes a couple of months and yes your legs will feel weak during those months. I started gym fairly soon after the lengthening phase, but it took good 3-4 months until I could use any real weights to load the legs properly.

No issues so far except the occasional pain here and there. My ankle mobility is not quite 100%  (i.e. I can't do a proper slavic squat) but the everything else is fine. I have intentionally avoided jumping and sprinting as I don't want to test the rigidity of the nails.

Sorry if I haven't replied to your messages - I stopped checking messages on this forum as life got busy. Planning to get my nails removed in Q1 2025.

[Tallerin2025]

Hey everyone, I haven't been on this forum for a while but wanted to give a quick update. I finished my lengthening in February  2022. In total, I lengthened around 9.2cm on both my femurs . The lengthening phase was lots of ups and downs but in the end, I think it's worth it.

I don't remember the exact dates but I was walking without crutches fairly soon after I stopped lengthening. The gait takes a couple of months and yes your legs will feel weak during those months. I started gym fairly soon after the lengthening phase, but it took good 3-4 months until I could use any real weights to load the legs properly.

No issues so far except the occasional pain here and there. My ankle mobility is not quite 100%  (i.e. I can't do a proper slavic squat) but the everything else is fine. I have intentionally avoided jumping and sprinting as I don't want to test the rigidity of the nails.

Sorry if I haven't replied to your messages - I stopped checking messages on this forum as life got busy. Planning to get my nails removed in Q1 2025.

Thank you so much for the update - I am planning to do the surgery now in Q1/25 Do oyu recommend Mr. Becker? How was your experience?

[eric.cartman]

Thank you so much for the update - I am planning to do the surgery now in Q1/25 Do oyu recommend Mr. Becker? How was your experience?

Not sure if you meant Dr. Betz, but yes I'd defo recommend Betz. My experience with him and his team has been very positive!

[Tallerin2025]

Ah you haven't met Mr. Becker yet? Will you do your Nail removal with Mr.becker or with Betz? Since Becker took completely over

[Bagga]

Ah you haven't met Mr. Becker yet? Will you do your Nail removal with Mr.becker or with Betz? Since Becker took completely over

Still sleeping? Dr. Betx retired last year! LOL

[Tallerin2025]

I know - thats why I am asking if he not have met Becker yet - maybe Dr. Betz is still doing nail removal for his old patients which he has done the surgery on - not sure...

[Bagga]

I know - thats why I am asking if he not have met Becker yet - maybe Dr. Betz is still doing nail removal for his old patients which he has done the surgery on - not sure...

The word "RETIRED" - i think you know what it meant.
All patients go to Dr.Becker.
Betz Team has gone or some work for Becker now.