Hello everyone,
Apologies for not providing an extensive diary; I will give occasional updates and respond to questions.
Starting height: 170-171 cm
Desired height increase: +6 cm
Surgical Method: Tibia LATN performed by Dr. Dimitrios Giotikas (initial plan was Stryde, but I had to change due to certain reasons). Reason for not choosing G-nail: Decision was made before Dr. Giotikas introduced G-nail.
-1 day: Legs were shaved, but the surgery was delayed until the next day due to V21 ( ) surgery running long. Feeling too exhausted to return to the center, I opted to stay in a hotel room near the hospital for the night.
0 day: Feeling anxious and lightheaded before the surgery, but Dr. Giotikas and a team member (a fantastic surgeon as well) reassured and calmed me. They advised me to focus on the outcome rather than the procedure. Fortunately, post-surgery, I was transferred to the same ward as V21, a very friendly individual.
1 day: Attempted a few steps with a walker but felt extremely dizzy and nearly vomited. Several experienced LL patients visited our ward to greet us.
2 day: Managed to walk a bit more with a walker and a few somewhat unsuccessful steps with crutches. Pain peaked at around 6/10, typically ranging from 2-3/10 (regular intake of painkillers). Sleeping reasonably well but uncomfortable to constantly lie on the back. We were relocated to a new ward on the 4th floor with a window overlooking the sea!
3 day: Showing improvement daily. Pain is quite bearable. Successfully navigated the corridor with crutches.
4 day: Feeling very well today, even managed some work. Walked more compared to yesterday. Will be discharged home after a few more hours.
Commencing physical therapy tomorrow.
Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the hospital. Exceptionally clean and modern facilities (Wi-Fi, TV, direct communication with nurses, air conditioning), very attentive nurses, and delicious food personally to my liking. The ward feels more like a hotel room than a typical hospital room. Rated 10/10.
P.S. A piece of advice: Obtain REALLY oversized (XXL or larger if possible) shorts for the frames. Thankfully, the hospital provided me with one-time use maximum size shorts; otherwise, I would have been naked. None of my clothing fits over these frames.
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