Advice about my LL plans

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Quote from: Alu on June 28, 2017, 04:59:27 AMNo not yet, probably in the next 2-3 years at this point, life's been well so I'm not rushing it. You can ask Kilo and TIBIKE for mock-up help if you so need it (I've lost the thread that talks about it). I'm planning on doing Quads like Iamready because I can get 4-5 CM on each segment for max gain, better proportionality in my legs, and better recovery for each segment. Is it going to be hard, costly, and time consuming? Yes, which is why I'm planning this out. Also with Quad you don't have to do it all in the same time, you could do one segment, consolidate and return; or wait like 1 month between one surgery and the other. Another great source of information is Paley's website (paleyinstitute) on quadrilateral.

Also, I didn't mention it, but wow you met Mahboubian's mom? Haha, like son like mother it seems getting people interested in LL. See if you can talk about it with him, he might give you a discount lol. He's a competent doctor after all.

Ultimately I guess the end decision will depend on the assessment by the doctor. If he says quad, I'll save up more I guess.

Yeah. She brought it up without any incitation too lol. I don't think Mahboubian does Precise 2, does he?

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Why 12 cm? That's almost 5 inches. I'd be happy with 8-9 cm.
What's the relationship between the wingspan and height anyway? They're supposed to be equal?

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Quote from: fivefootthree on June 28, 2017, 06:37:38 AMWhy 12 cm? That's almost 5 inches. I'd be happy with 8-9 cm.
What's the relationship between the wingspan and height anyway? They're supposed to be equal?

If you'd be happy with 3 inches(around 7.5cms), do 1 segment. If you think you need 9cms(let's say 10), then I suggest doing both tibias and femurs, 5cms each. The difference between 5'3 and 5'7 is massive. No doubt about that.

The relationship between your wingspan and height is that if your wingspan is lesser than your height by 3"/8cms or more, it starts to look weird. This is just a general rule of thumb. Most people's wingspans are slightly longer than their height(+2 inches is the most common), but some have a wingspan the same as their height.

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Quote from: fivefootthree on June 28, 2017, 01:41:00 AMAlso, regarding Rozbruch, is he as safe an option as Paley? I just looked him up and he's in LA so he'd be a great choice for me.

Neither Paley nor Rozbruch are in LA.
As for Rozbruch in NYC, you will not be disappointed. The man is legendary. I'm a current patient.

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Hi, 5 3", I read you dont want to Play with your health as nobody, usa has a good law system in case something goes wrong, opposite to germany, where you can be fk€&# And nobody gives a doe, so good point. About Paley, he is the most popular doctor probably together with the Indian doctor, but I cant say if he is the best, a nail can be inserted by an average surgeon And everything can go well.About the surgery, It is pretty invasive, imagine the surgery lasts almost 5 hours and there is a risk of fat embol, that is less probable with external fixators, but for femurs the only safe And rational option are Internal Nails, do It the youngest you can, your Bones Will be grateful . At 5 3" you should try 4 or 5 inches, try to gain the most you can in femurs, tibia is complicated as itself, becuase of tendon achillis And the bone is shorter, Hope to read your diary, good Luck!

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Quote from: Penguinn on June 28, 2017, 06:45:48 AMIf you'd be happy with 3 inches(around 7.5cms), do 1 segment. If you think you need 9cms(let's say 10), then I suggest doing both tibias and femurs, 5cms each. The difference between 5'3 and 5'7 is massive. No doubt about that.

The relationship between your wingspan and height is that if your wingspan is lesser than your height by 3"/8cms or more, it starts to look weird. This is just a general rule of thumb. Most people's wingspans are slightly longer than their height(+2 inches is the most common), but some have a wingspan the same as their height.

That's great to know!
I just measured mine (against the wall, fingertip to fingertip) and it was 65.5" (5'5.5") so I should be good for 5'7". Feels great to know that honestly.

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Quote from: onemorefoot on June 29, 2017, 03:21:26 AMHi, 5 3", I read you dont want to Play with your health as nobody, usa has a good law system in case something goes wrong, opposite to germany, where you can be fk€&# And nobody gives a doe, so good point. About Paley, he is the most popular doctor probably together with the Indian doctor, but I cant say if he is the best, a nail can be inserted by an average surgeon And everything can go well.About the surgery, It is pretty invasive, imagine the surgery lasts almost 5 hours and there is a risk of fat embol, that is less probable with external fixators, but for femurs the only safe And rational option are Internal Nails, do It the youngest you can, your Bones Will be grateful . At 5 3" you should try 4 or 5 inches, try to gain the most you can in femurs, tibia is complicated as itself, becuase of tendon achillis And the bone is shorter, Hope to read your diary, good Luck!

Yeah, honestly fat embolism scares the s*** out of me. As far as I know Paley never had anything like that happen. Also I gather that embolism can happen during any surgery and it's completely random. I just wish I had stats of how frequently this happens.
To be honest, I'm not a fan of multiple surgeries. I'd just like to get one done and go on with my life. I'd feel perfectly comfortable being 5'6" in LA. How often would you say the 8cm target length is reached? Because I know it depends on how the patient is doing.

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If you are Young, 8 cm can be added in femurs without too much problem, surgeons do It band release so it helps, about fat emb, dont worry, is not very probable, if It happens can be solved by the doctor, is not mortal like in the past.

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Quote from: fivefootthree on June 29, 2017, 04:11:41 AMYeah, honestly fat embolism scares the s*** out of me. As far as I know Paley never had anything like that happen.

BilateralDamage had surgery with Dr Paley and he had embolism. It was treated, but was still scary for sure.

http://www.limblengtheningforum.com/index.php?topic=237.msg11637#msg11637

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Quote from: KiloKAHN on June 29, 2017, 07:32:31 AMBilateralDamage had surgery with Dr Paley and he had embolism. It was treated, but was still scary for sure.

http://www.limblengtheningforum.com/index.php?topic=237.msg11637#msg11637

Jesus... He had two patients with fat embolism. The fact that both were treated is slightly reassuring though.
I have a lot of reading to do.