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<blockquote data-quote="Ledzeptt" data-source="post: 905251" data-attributes="member: 160898"><p>Hi everyone, </p><p></p><p>I promised to give you an update on my Hydrodilatation procedure. </p><p></p><p>I had a follow up consultation with the orthopaedic surgeon yesterday, one month after the procedure and it was good news, as I expected. </p><p></p><p>Upwards movement of my right arm is now 135 degrees, not quite straight up (was 40 degrees) and sideways is now 35 degrees (was 20). </p><p></p><p>I.e. I couldn't hold my arm pointing forwards (90 degrees); now I can reach up to items on the top shelves of kitchen cupboards, I can dress myself, and I can close the boot of my hatchback car. In addition I have very little pain (usually only after a Physio session or if I overdo things, but that's natural).</p><p></p><p>I can't yet use my right arm to reach behind to get the car seat belt and (if I were a woman or a lumberjack*) up my back high enough to fasten a bra. I can reach into my back pocket and perhaps about a 1/3rd up, which is a substantial improvement. </p><p></p><p>OK, confession time: the orthopaedic surgeon advised me to begin Physio sessions within 3 days of the procedure. Fine and dandy, but in practice, my actual appointment was given 6 weeks away, so I plumped for private treatment in the meantime, which I appreciate isn't an option for most. </p><p></p><p>In addition, I've been regimental about doing my stretching exercises twice a day. </p><p></p><p>The surgeon advised that if the procedure worked (70% success rate), then I could expect it to improve for 3 weeks. With the help of weekly Physio sessions (and exercise) it's improved measurably for four weeks in a row so far. </p><p></p><p>The orthopaedic surgeon thinks it will still take up to 18 months to 2 years to fully recover, but the procedure has given this a "turbo boost" in his words. </p><p></p><p>I'm delighted with the results and can live with the current mobility, even if there's no further improvement, although I do hope there will be more. </p><p></p><p>I did ask about recurrence and he warned the only thing I could do was to maintain good control of my BG levels; exercise , diet and supplements will not help diabetics as preventative measures. </p><p></p><p>I would definitely recommend Hydrodilatation to you if it's available in your area: it's quick, relatively painless and if successful, gives fast results. </p><p></p><p>Good health and keep rocking,</p><p>Tony</p><p>LedZepTT</p><p></p><p>*Wasted on anyone too young to remember Monty Python <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ledzeptt, post: 905251, member: 160898"] Hi everyone, I promised to give you an update on my Hydrodilatation procedure. I had a follow up consultation with the orthopaedic surgeon yesterday, one month after the procedure and it was good news, as I expected. Upwards movement of my right arm is now 135 degrees, not quite straight up (was 40 degrees) and sideways is now 35 degrees (was 20). I.e. I couldn't hold my arm pointing forwards (90 degrees); now I can reach up to items on the top shelves of kitchen cupboards, I can dress myself, and I can close the boot of my hatchback car. In addition I have very little pain (usually only after a Physio session or if I overdo things, but that's natural). I can't yet use my right arm to reach behind to get the car seat belt and (if I were a woman or a lumberjack*) up my back high enough to fasten a bra. I can reach into my back pocket and perhaps about a 1/3rd up, which is a substantial improvement. OK, confession time: the orthopaedic surgeon advised me to begin Physio sessions within 3 days of the procedure. Fine and dandy, but in practice, my actual appointment was given 6 weeks away, so I plumped for private treatment in the meantime, which I appreciate isn't an option for most. In addition, I've been regimental about doing my stretching exercises twice a day. The surgeon advised that if the procedure worked (70% success rate), then I could expect it to improve for 3 weeks. With the help of weekly Physio sessions (and exercise) it's improved measurably for four weeks in a row so far. The orthopaedic surgeon thinks it will still take up to 18 months to 2 years to fully recover, but the procedure has given this a "turbo boost" in his words. I'm delighted with the results and can live with the current mobility, even if there's no further improvement, although I do hope there will be more. I did ask about recurrence and he warned the only thing I could do was to maintain good control of my BG levels; exercise , diet and supplements will not help diabetics as preventative measures. I would definitely recommend Hydrodilatation to you if it's available in your area: it's quick, relatively painless and if successful, gives fast results. Good health and keep rocking, Tony LedZepTT *Wasted on anyone too young to remember Monty Python :-) [/QUOTE]
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