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[Height Journey]

Hello. I have a YouTube channel which should be helpful to you. On March 18, 2021, I had leg lengthening surgery in the femurs using the Precice 2.2 nails. Dr Assayag is my doctor and surgeon.



I was writing my diary on a blog, but I am not updating it (though it will stay up as an archive):
https://heightjourney.wordpress.com

I am 8 months past surgery and 5 months into consolidation. Please refer to my YouTube channel for updates on my leg lengthening journey and for future helpful videos.

I won't be posting the URL to every video of mine on this forum (which is a violation of forum policy), but you can subscribe to my YouTube channel to keep updated. I'll also help out with this forum by helping answering the numerous questions and concerns about leg lengthening surgery. This is from an actual leg lengthening patient who went through all this and had all the same questions and concerns you do.

[Height Journey]

Here is a sample of my physical therapy routine on November 17.
8 months after surgery
5.2 months into consolidation
2 months walking independently

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTmts9ubgAM

You want assurance that recovery of physical abilities can be achieved after leg lengthening surgery, especially by video since it is more verifiable. here it is.

[Height Journey]

Two new videos are recently published.

Financing and Budgeting for Leg Lengthening Surgery

Part 1:
https://youtu.be/WTlydA4nDx0

Part 2:
https://youtu.be/z0mWaiEpwM4

I plan to post diary video updates here, but these videos are both part of my diary because it describes my financing and budgeting during my stay in Baltimore and will help you with your financing and budgeting for your leg lengthening surgery.

Part 2 has details on what leg lengthening surgery and necessary essentials (like PT, equipment, housing, etc...) really costs (from a LL patient who already went through it) and how to save money. You should watch part 1 first, because they are relevant. Better yet, just subscribe to my YouTube channel and keep updated on all videos that come out.

[Height Journey]

Progress on my walking and stepping gait in the advanced consolidation phase. Also includes helpful exercises for your walking and stepping gait.
7.0cm on the femurs.

8.5 months after surgery
5.8 months into consolidation
2.5 months walking independently

[zaozari]

This is great but can you disclose financial information benefits you get from the doctor? This would give even more added value, by means of transparence, to your channel and thread/posts. Dr. Assayag is one of the top ones in the world,  one of my choices if I could afford, maybe. It's an honest question.

[Height Journey]

This is great but can you disclose financial information benefits you get from the doctor? This would give even more added value, by means of transparence, to your channel and thread/posts. Dr. Assayag is one of the top ones in the world,  one of my choices if I could afford, maybe. This is an honest question.

I received no financial benefits or discounts from Dr Assayag for my blog or YouTube channel.

[zaozari]

Thanks.

[zaozari]

(Very sorry, mistake post)

[Racjfk8]

During your stay at the Hackerman-Patz house, how was the internet?

[Height Journey]

During your stay at the Hackerman-Patz house, how was the internet?

They had WiFi. It was a little on the slow side, but sufficient for my work via VPN. Residents have been consistently been requesting to upgrade the WiFi and I think there is a good chance that they did so by now.

[V21]

At this point, do you have in height the full amount you lenghtened? I did 6 cm, and post lenghtening had only 4.5 (has duck ass). 5 weeks later I have 5 cm, so I have recovered 5 mm, but still have some duck ass. People are telling me I will recover more, but I'm a bit worried.

[Height Journey]

At this point, do you have in height the full amount you lenghtened? I did 6 cm, and post lenghtening had only 4.5 (has duck ass). 5 weeks later I have 5 cm, so I have recovered 5 mm, but still have some duck ass. People are telling me I will recover more, but I'm a bit worried.

Yes, I gained all 7cm (2.75 inches). I also have a video where I show my new height on a stadiometer.

Introduction Part 2 by Height Journey - Stadiometer, Height Dysphoria, Success Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiruvllNh2M

[V21]

Yes, I gained all 7cm (2.75 inches). I also have a video where I show my new height on a stadiometer.

Introduction Part 2 by Height Journey - Stadiometer, Height Dysphoria, Success Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiruvllNh2M

That's great man, I hope I also get the full amount after recovering my posture

[Height Journey]

That's great man, I hope I also get the full amount after recovering my posture

Yeah, when I was done lengthening, my height was about 0.6 inch less than what it should be, because I couldn't fully straighten my legs at the knees and hip flexors (duck ass). After about 3 weeks into consolidation, with stretching at PT sessions and at home, I finally straightened out my standing posture and got the full height.

[canterk]

HeightJourney thank you for your videos!!

[Mrvictor]

Can you tell us about the total price you have to pay for the surgery(pre op, post op), accommodation total price, food and physio.

[Height Journey]

Can you tell us about the total price you have to pay for the surgery(pre op, post op), accommodation total price, food and physio.

I have a video for your financial questions.

https://youtu.be/z0mWaiEpwM4

Make sure you subscribe to my channel to keep updated, and have access to my videos.

[Height Journey]

HeightJourney thank you for your videos!!

You’re welcome. I would click the thumbs up button to your message, but that is not available.

[Height Journey]

Newest video on one of the top concerns of leg lengthening surgery: PAIN

How much pain to expect? What does the pain feel like? How do you manage the pain?

Take it from someone who has gone through the leg lengthening process with the Precice 2.2 internal nails in the femurs.

[MeanGoal]

Great video. One question about the pain. Is it possible to telework (work via VPN) while lengthening? That is, will the pain be too distracting that it will hinder your work during lengthening?

[Height Journey]

Great video. One question about the pain. Is it possible to telework (work via VPN) while lengthening? That is, will the pain be too distracting that it will hinder your work during lengthening?

Yes, you can stilll work remotely via VPN. The pain was not a distraction (no pun intended). However, the real obstacle was fatigue, because you will be often busy, tired, and need much sleep. I took almost 3 weeks off work after surgery. After that, I worked 4 days a week (rather than the full 5 days) throughout lengthening. It was necessary to work part time because I was often tired and needed the rest and sleep (which is when your bones and soft tissue heals).

[Achieverr]

Thanks for sharing this with us,
This is really helpful as I am also planning to do precise 2.2 and will take 3-4 weeks off the work for that,
However due to work constraints , I would probably need to flew back to home country and resume my work
I was planning to do wok like 3 days in office and 2 days at home
how crazy would that be and do you think that this can be managed especially that precise is non weight bearing ??
of course I would do all the PT, stretching before and after the working hours ( in the days where I will be at office)
Thanks,,

[Height Journey]

Thanks for sharing this with us,
This is really helpful as I am also planning to do precise 2.2 and will take 3-4 weeks off the work for that,
However due to work constraints , I would probably need to flew back to home country and resume my work
I was planning to do wok like 3 days in office and 2 days at home
how crazy would that be and do you think that this can be managed especially that precise is non weight bearing ??
of course I would do all the PT, stretching before and after the working hours ( in the days where I will be at office)
Thanks,,

The Precice 2 nails are partial weight bearing and not designed for the patient to walk around the airport and fly across long distances while you are in the lengthening or early consolidation phase. It is also not designed for you to physically go to work (even part time or an office job) as well.

You will need a walker for short distances and a wheelchair for any longer distances, plus someone to push you on a wheelchair. Think about this.

Airport and Airplane
How are you going to get to the airport?
How are you going to get around on a wheelchair?
How are you going to transport your wheelchair, walker, and luggage to/in/from the airplane?
Where are you going to sit on the airplane? You will need a walker or wheelchair to board.
Upon arrival, how are you going to pick up and carry your luggage?
Upon arrival, how are you going to get home?

Workplace and Home
How are you going to commute to your workplace?
How are you going to get around with a wheelchair in your workplace?
How are you going to get to physical therapy center?
How are you going to do basic tasks when you are in a wheelchair or walker?

For the Precice 2 nails, you should find a place to stay nearby the surgery site during the lengthening phase and at least 4 weeks into the consolidation phase. Longer in the consolidation phase, until you can walk independently if you need it to get around in the airport.

The Stryde nails are full weught bearing and was designed for your plan, but the Stryde was recalled worldwide in early 2021.

[Achieverr]

The Precice 2 nails are partial weight bearing and not designed for the patient to walk around the airport and fly across long distances while you are in the lengthening or early consolidation phase. It is also not designed for you to physically go to work (even part time or an office job) as well.

You will need a walker for short distances and a wheelchair for any longer distances, plus someone to push you on a wheelchair. Think about this.

Airport and Airplane
How are you going to get to the airport?
How are you going to get around on a wheelchair?
How are you going to transport your wheelchair, walker, and luggage to/in/from the airplane?
Where are you going to sit on the airplane? You will need a walker or wheelchair to board.
Upon arrival, how are you going to pick up and carry your luggage?
Upon arrival, how are you going to get home?

Workplace and Home
How are you going to commute to your workplace?
How are you going to get around with a wheelchair in your workplace?
How are you going to get to physical therapy center?
How are you going to do basic tasks when you are in a wheelchair or walker?

For the Precice 2 nails, you should find a place to stay nearby the surgery site during the lengthening phase and at least 4 weeks into the consolidation phase. Longer in the consolidation phase, until you can walk independently if you need it to get around in the airport.

The Stryde nails are full weught bearing and was designed for your plan, but the Stryde was recalled worldwide in early 2021.

Thank you very much
Really appreciate your response , I have contacted Dr Assayag also and the same was confirmed , unfortunately I got information form people that should be competent stating that using precise nail of 12.5 cm dia would be weight bearing and hence mobilization should not be an issue,,
I would really wither wait for stryde or go for the available mechanical clicking nails (which I am not really happy with the way they operate) but this would only work for me
Keep it up bro , wish you best of luck

[Height Journey]

I address one of the most frequently asked questions and concerns of patients planning for or about to go through leg lengthening surgery.

Proportions

[Height Journey]

One of the most fundamental and important questions about leg lengthening surgery.

Which to lengthen, the femurs or tibias?

[Height Journey]

Physical therapy progress video. Includes monthly X-rays and the end-of-year summary of my PT and overall progress.

December 26
9.3 months after surgery
6.5 months into consolidation
3.3 months walking independently

[IncorrectHorseBattery]

When did you reach consolidation stage 2: where you can walk around partial weigh-bearing with a assisting device?

[Height Journey]

When did you reach consolidation stage 2: where you can walk around partial weigh-bearing with a assisting device?

I didn't see your post earlier, or else I would have replied earlier. This is my timeline.

Mid-June: Finished lengthening (7cm on femurs), start stage 1 consolidation. Used a walker or wheelchair (for longer distances) to get around.

Mid-August: Start stage 2 consolidation (2 months later). Use forearm crutches to get around. No longer need a walker or wheelchair.

Mid-September: Start stage 3 consolidation (1 month later). Start walking independently, but slow, awkward, and cautious. Used walking cane to help walk around. Work on restoring normal walking gait.

[Height Journey]

Serious Complications of Limb Lengthening Surgery. Be educated about them, and take steps to minimize these risks and complications.

[Height Journey]

Proportions Part 2 of Limb Lengthening Surgery - Leg to Body Ratio (LBR), Mockup Photo Tutorial

This is a continuation of "Proportions Part 1" since proportions is a large topic in leg lengthening surgery. See the description in the "Proportions Part 2" video for the original "Proportions Part 1" link.