CHAPTER 7: The Present Moment!
As of now, it is 30th July 5 am when I am writing this passage. I am currently in my fourth month of limb lengthening. Soon, my senior cross lengthening friend and all the other seniors will be leaving, leaving my roommate and me as the most senior occupants of the Villa. We engage with the newcomers, sharing with them the same advice we received when we arrived. New potential patients come to meet us for patient interaction, a role I also fulfilled before joining. We recount our whole journey and let them decide for themselves. The conversion rate is quite successful.
I HAVE OFFICIALLY BECOME A PROFESSIONAL FIFA PLAYER. I have also added Far Cry and HITMAN 3 to my gaming collection. I have completed watching Breaking Bad, Dark, and The Office. Although I have thought about preparing for an MBA and learning the guitar, I believe there is still time for that. I tried my hand at day trading in stocks, but it was unsuccessful. The stock market seems like a scam to me. My roommate, caretaker, and neighbor have become like brothers to me. This is the new normal. I can’t believe how quickly three months have flown by.
In terms of my physical progress, today I measure 71mm in height, nearly reaching my goal. Just 4 more millimeters and 8 more days to go. After that, my time with the frame will come to an end. I have heard and seen that life improves after the frame removal. You begin to walk with the aid of a walker, then crutches, and eventually on your own. I am eagerly anticipating that moment. The pin sites have stretched to a point where sudden movements cause pain. My legs are still somewhat stiff, similar to before. My balance seems okay, though it will take some time to fully adjust. I am excited about the recovery process and hope for a complete recovery, leading me to walk out of here independently. Tomorrow, I have another X-ray scheduled, and I hope to see an improvement in the callus this time. I am even consuming kids’ lactogen for its highly absorbable calcium content.
Standing up occasionally in the frames has made me realize how everything has transformed. The floor appears farther away, while the ceiling fan seems closer. I am now taller than Dr. Harry, who used to be towering over me. My entire perspective has shifted to a new height. Seeing myself on the height measurement scale is a surreal experience. Without any shoes on, I would be standing at 5’10” tall, which is quite tall for me. I now dream at night of being taller. I am unsure of how this change will impact my life, but I am extremely content, joyful, excited, and grateful. Words cannot fully capture this sentiment. To anyone reading this, I want to say, it is truly WORTH IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here is the current appearance of my legs:
