Posted on Sep 22, 2025, 2:28 pm
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Hello everyone 
It's finally time for my own LL experience and this is going to be a diary about my journey to become taller.
About Me
Name: Rohan Sharma
Age: 28
Residence: Mumbai, India
Profession: Software Engineer
Diagnose: Constitutional Short Stature
Treatment: Lengthening Over Nail (LON) for Bilateral Femurs https://www.placidway.com/subtreatment/749/Limb-Lengthening-Surgery
Treatment Destination: Istanbul, Turkey
Cost: Approximately $25,000 USD
Clinic: Turan Turan Robotic Surgery Center
Medical Tourism Facilitator: PlacidWay https://www.placidway.com/request-info
My name is Rohan. In my world as a software engineer in Mumbai, everything is about logic and finding solutions. But for most of my life, I've lived with a problem that felt unsolvable: my height. At 5'4", I felt like I was navigating a world built for taller people, constantly feeling overlooked. It was a quiet weight on my confidence that affected everything.
Before I ever considered surgery, I spent years trying other things. I went to endocrinologists just to be sure, but all my tests came back normal. My growth plates had closed long ago. It was just, as one doctor put it, "constitutional short stature." I tried everything you read about online—special diets, stretching regimens, even expensive shoe lifts that just made me feel like I was hiding. Nothing worked because nothing could address the underlying bone structure. It was a frustrating and disheartening period of my life. The final straw was a specialist in Mumbai telling me flatly that surgery in India wasn't a realistic or safe option for cosmetic reasons.
That’s when I started looking abroad. My deep dive into medical tourism led me to Turkey, a place known for its expertise in this specific, complex surgery. I found a few facilitators, including PlacidWay, and sent out some inquiries. Having a coordinator help organize the initial steps was a relief. They helped me gather my medical records and Indian X-rays to send to the clinic in Istanbul and arranged a video call with the surgeon.
"Having that initial video call with the surgeon in Turkey was the turning point. He was direct, compassionate, and explained the entire procedure, from the surgery to the long road of recovery. He saw me as a person, not just a patient, and that gave me the confidence to move forward."
The process became very real after that. The surgeon explained he would use the Lengthening Over Nail, or LON, method. He'd perform an osteotomy—a precise surgical cut in both my femur bones—and insert an internal telescopic nail. For a few months, I would also have an external fixator on each leg. It sounded intense, like something from a science fiction novel, but he explained it with such clarity that I felt informed, not scared.
The pre-op preparation was thorough. I had to do a series of blood tests, an ECG, and even a psychological evaluation to ensure I was prepared for the demanding recovery. Once I was cleared, the logistics fell into place. My coordinator helped me with things I wouldn't have even thought of, like finding an apartment in Istanbul that was wheelchair-accessible for my recovery period.
The day of the surgery, I was a bundle of nerves, but the staff at the hospital were amazing. I woke up a few hours later, groggy and with my legs encased in the external fixators. The first few days were focused on pain management and rest. Then, the real work began.
The lengthening phase, known as the "distraction phase," started about a week after surgery. Four times a day, I had to turn a small screw on each fixator by a quarter turn. Each full rotation extended the nail inside my bone by one millimeter. It was a strange, surreal process. It wasn't acutely painful, but it was a constant, dull ache—a stretching sensation as my bones, muscles, and nerves were slowly being lengthened. I was literally becoming taller, one millimeter at a time. This phase was paired with grueling daily physiotherapy to prevent my muscles from tightening and to maintain my range of motion.
"During those tough weeks, my physiotherapist was my rock. He pushed me when I wanted to give up and celebrated every small milestone. That human connection and expert care made all the difference in my recovery."
After about 75 days of turning the screws, I had reached my goal of just over three inches (about 7.5 cm). The lengthening was over, but the journey wasn't. The next step was the "consolidation phase." I had a minor surgery to remove the external fixators, which was a huge relief. Now, it was all about waiting for the new bone that had formed in the gap—the "regenerate," they called it—to harden and solidify around the internal nail. This period took several months, and I slowly transitioned from a wheelchair to crutches, with regular X-rays monitoring my progress.
As I healed, I explored Istanbul, my crutches becoming a familiar companion. The city's energy was a great distraction. I was not just growing taller; I was discovering a deep reserve of mental and physical strength I never knew I possessed.
Coming home was the victory lap. I was walking on my own two feet, three inches taller. The change in my posture and my presence was immediate. The journey was long and required absolute commitment, but for the first time, I felt truly comfortable in my own skin.
My journey for limb lengthening surgery in Turkey was transformative. It was a massive undertaking, but the best decision I've ever made. For anyone considering a similar path, my advice is to research the procedure relentlessly. Understand every phase of it. Finding a world-class surgeon is key. It's a journey that tests you, but it's about taking a bold step to build the life you truly want.
It's finally time for my own LL experience and this is going to be a diary about my journey to become taller.
About Me
Name: Rohan Sharma
Age: 28
Residence: Mumbai, India
Profession: Software Engineer
Diagnose: Constitutional Short Stature
Treatment: Lengthening Over Nail (LON) for Bilateral Femurs https://www.placidway.com/subtreatment/749/Limb-Lengthening-Surgery
Treatment Destination: Istanbul, Turkey
Cost: Approximately $25,000 USD
Clinic: Turan Turan Robotic Surgery Center
Medical Tourism Facilitator: PlacidWay https://www.placidway.com/request-info
My name is Rohan. In my world as a software engineer in Mumbai, everything is about logic and finding solutions. But for most of my life, I've lived with a problem that felt unsolvable: my height. At 5'4", I felt like I was navigating a world built for taller people, constantly feeling overlooked. It was a quiet weight on my confidence that affected everything.
Before I ever considered surgery, I spent years trying other things. I went to endocrinologists just to be sure, but all my tests came back normal. My growth plates had closed long ago. It was just, as one doctor put it, "constitutional short stature." I tried everything you read about online—special diets, stretching regimens, even expensive shoe lifts that just made me feel like I was hiding. Nothing worked because nothing could address the underlying bone structure. It was a frustrating and disheartening period of my life. The final straw was a specialist in Mumbai telling me flatly that surgery in India wasn't a realistic or safe option for cosmetic reasons.
That’s when I started looking abroad. My deep dive into medical tourism led me to Turkey, a place known for its expertise in this specific, complex surgery. I found a few facilitators, including PlacidWay, and sent out some inquiries. Having a coordinator help organize the initial steps was a relief. They helped me gather my medical records and Indian X-rays to send to the clinic in Istanbul and arranged a video call with the surgeon.
"Having that initial video call with the surgeon in Turkey was the turning point. He was direct, compassionate, and explained the entire procedure, from the surgery to the long road of recovery. He saw me as a person, not just a patient, and that gave me the confidence to move forward."
The process became very real after that. The surgeon explained he would use the Lengthening Over Nail, or LON, method. He'd perform an osteotomy—a precise surgical cut in both my femur bones—and insert an internal telescopic nail. For a few months, I would also have an external fixator on each leg. It sounded intense, like something from a science fiction novel, but he explained it with such clarity that I felt informed, not scared.
The pre-op preparation was thorough. I had to do a series of blood tests, an ECG, and even a psychological evaluation to ensure I was prepared for the demanding recovery. Once I was cleared, the logistics fell into place. My coordinator helped me with things I wouldn't have even thought of, like finding an apartment in Istanbul that was wheelchair-accessible for my recovery period.
The day of the surgery, I was a bundle of nerves, but the staff at the hospital were amazing. I woke up a few hours later, groggy and with my legs encased in the external fixators. The first few days were focused on pain management and rest. Then, the real work began.
The lengthening phase, known as the "distraction phase," started about a week after surgery. Four times a day, I had to turn a small screw on each fixator by a quarter turn. Each full rotation extended the nail inside my bone by one millimeter. It was a strange, surreal process. It wasn't acutely painful, but it was a constant, dull ache—a stretching sensation as my bones, muscles, and nerves were slowly being lengthened. I was literally becoming taller, one millimeter at a time. This phase was paired with grueling daily physiotherapy to prevent my muscles from tightening and to maintain my range of motion.
"During those tough weeks, my physiotherapist was my rock. He pushed me when I wanted to give up and celebrated every small milestone. That human connection and expert care made all the difference in my recovery."
After about 75 days of turning the screws, I had reached my goal of just over three inches (about 7.5 cm). The lengthening was over, but the journey wasn't. The next step was the "consolidation phase." I had a minor surgery to remove the external fixators, which was a huge relief. Now, it was all about waiting for the new bone that had formed in the gap—the "regenerate," they called it—to harden and solidify around the internal nail. This period took several months, and I slowly transitioned from a wheelchair to crutches, with regular X-rays monitoring my progress.
As I healed, I explored Istanbul, my crutches becoming a familiar companion. The city's energy was a great distraction. I was not just growing taller; I was discovering a deep reserve of mental and physical strength I never knew I possessed.
Coming home was the victory lap. I was walking on my own two feet, three inches taller. The change in my posture and my presence was immediate. The journey was long and required absolute commitment, but for the first time, I felt truly comfortable in my own skin.
My journey for limb lengthening surgery in Turkey was transformative. It was a massive undertaking, but the best decision I've ever made. For anyone considering a similar path, my advice is to research the procedure relentlessly. Understand every phase of it. Finding a world-class surgeon is key. It's a journey that tests you, but it's about taking a bold step to build the life you truly want.