A former co-worker of mine came up to me when I was standing together with some friends and just said casually after "Hello" and stuff: -"you've grown taller, good for you!"
I just said I was using insoles that my Dr gave me and then it was nothing.
I just feel like starting a new life, change work, change town but I can't and of course I don't want to lose my life I have in my home town. Friends, training, work etc.
What would you guys tell someone who told you you're taller now? The truth? I could never do that.
Ignore it?
People notice, they do, no matter what you think.
Maybe it's too hard for them to understand that someone actually did LL-surgery and in India out of all places.
I don't know, but the entire situation felt very awkward!
What should I say after 6cm on my femurs?
I dont know dude. I have to imagine it because I am not in your shoes. I haven't had a procedure yet.
But for me I think I will just tell them the truth. I have been short all my life and it really bugged me so I had surgery to lengthen my legs. Now I am tall and I feel great. Smile.
I want to go for 6 inches. Everyone who has even had a casual conversation with me is going to notice. The good news is its like everything in life. Eventually we move. Get new friends. Get married. Get a career. None of those people will ever know you were short.
Thats cool isnt it? 
Well I want just 2 inches (for safety). I'll go from 5'4" to 5'6" which is still a couple of inches shorter than average where I live.
If I tell people the truth they'll laugh their asses off : "you had to break your legs and pull them apart to stay short ?".
But I don't really care what I'll say or what they'll think. The main problem will be solved. That is more important to me.
I won't tell the truth though...
I have always told the truth, WILL keep telling the truth, and honestly don't give a flying fk if anyone disapproves.
Quote from: ChrisIsaak on October 08, 2013, 03:16:40 PMI have always told the truth, WILL keep telling the truth, and honestly don't give a flying fk if anyone disapproves.
Some people think you'll be ridiculed. It could be to a disadvantage for you in life.
We don't know for sure, but we do know what the general opinion is about this surgery.
Quote from: Sweden on October 08, 2013, 03:51:33 PMSome people think you'll be ridiculed. It could be to a disadvantage for you in life.
We don't know for sure, but we do know what the general opinion is about this surgery.
You might be ridiculed, for sure. I definitely agree with you on the possibility of that risk. Nevertheless, I don't consider it worse than being short. Actually, my height hurts my ego much worse than being ridiculed for shallowness. I have spoken about this matter with all family and almost all friends, and although some people didn't support the idea of LL at all, everyone was kind enough not to ridicule me. We respectfully disagreed with each other, that's all.
I intend work in the acting/show business industry (along with franchise management) so height is crucial there. Since all my friends already know that I'll be doing this surgery, it is a likely possibility that there will be a leak of information. If I ever become famous (which is not a low probability, given the show biz networking I already have in my country) people might actually learn about this. So I have to accept this possibility and move on. It's really not worse than being ridiculed or rejected for being short.
I also did contact Nat Georgraphic and some documentary directors I know. (I had a temporary offer from the "Taboo" program on Nat. Geo, but they already did their LL episode and I was a student at the time, so had no opportunity for an interview). I definitely wouldn't be ashamed to show my face and reveal my identity in a documentary, because I can defend myself and my point of view of life very well. If we could make an agreement, I'd be willing to "sell" the story of my LL. Nevertheless, that's a far shot. I don't see it happening with current conditions.
This topic reminds me of a few post-LL insights Balzakin posted on old forum a while ago:
Edited: Removed Links as we do not wish to endorse that site.
Quote from: old forum PartyLeaks on October 08, 2013, 05:00:48 PMThis topic reminds me of a few post-LL insights Balzakin posted on old forum a while ago:
I would take the links down. 
Quote from: TomD on October 08, 2013, 10:51:16 PMI would take the links down.
Okay, why, if I may ask? Anyway, can't edit my post...
Quote from: short_and_depressed on October 08, 2013, 02:19:45 PM
If I tell people the truth they'll laugh their asses off : "you had to break your legs and pull them apart to stay short ?".
But I don't really care what I'll say or what they'll think. The main problem will be solved. That is more important to me.
I won't tell the truth though...
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