I feel amazing so far. Full of positive energy now. But I could only answer this question in-full when I can evaluate how much effect this has on my athletic ability.
Quote from: Medium Drink Of Water on May 24, 2020, 04:21:03 PMGlad at first with more and more regrets over time.
For a young man trying to get a position in society, the appeal is there of course. But once one's position is reasonably fixed, and all that's left are potential problems that might develop, the appeal goes away. My tight right Achilles, the tendonitis in both my knees: when will these go from minor annoyances to life-changing problems? Lots of elderly people who never had invasive, drastic leg surgery have problems walking. How much earlier is that going to happen to me, and what did I get for it? I slightly improved some people's opinion of me; most of whom I'd rather not be around anyway and increasingly am able to avoid because of technology.
I understand that with age and the attainment of status and success, there comes a certain serenity about things like your physical apperance in comparison to others. However, from my early days of height dysphoria I always had a sense that it outreaches the pure unhappiness with your own looks. There were times when standing next to taller men simply felt not like I was shorter/less attractive but that I was a lesser man than them and the horror came with the thought that there was nothing I could do about it. If this feeling persists, I could imagine it would be distressing even when a person is comfortably settled, older and in a good position in life. If you hadn't done the surgery, at your current age, do you think you could truly be content with being around taller men?
I slightly disagree with medium drink of water. It's everyones duty to take care of their body. With that said it's important to be hydrated, take supplements religiously (or else they won't work), eat proper, stay moderately active. People wonder why their body is falling apart while they don't take supplements and eat like crap, hmm I wonder why.
With that in mind it's a personal choice. Am I willing to make myself more prone to issues with my body to live a happier more fulfilling life at a taller height? I am. This is the body you were given and if you can change it and be happier with it why not imo.
I’m not regretting that I did it. Even though I read about it for several years I still had knock knees and bad ballerina.
Only my left leg is still a little twisted inwards. Other than that all is well.
The gym and staying with a healthy diet helped me through it all.
I’m 40+ now and I train every day at a competitive level. Life is better than ever. I’m tall, I’m rich, I’m married to a wonderful woman, I have everything I want and get a lot of attention from other women.
Quote from: Sweden on May 25, 2020, 05:38:28 AMI’m not regretting that I did it. Even though I read about it for several years I still had knock knees and bad ballerina.
Only my left leg is still a little twisted inwards. Other than that all is well.
The gym and staying with a healthy diet helped me through it all.
I’m 40+ now and I train every day at a competitive level. Life is better than ever. I’m tall, I’m rich, I’m married to a wonderful woman, I have everything I want and get a lot of attention from other women.
Glad to know you're happy but I don't see how someone with even a slight deformity like twisted inwards knee could excel in competitive sports where even a millisecond of added response time makes a massive difference.
Quote from: Medium Drink Of Water on May 24, 2020, 04:21:03 PMGlad at first with more and more regrets over time.
For a young man trying to get a position in society, the appeal is there of course. But once one's position is reasonably fixed, and all that's left are potential problems that might develop, the appeal goes away. My tight right Achilles, the tendonitis in both my knees: when will these go from minor annoyances to life-changing problems? Lots of elderly people who never had invasive, drastic leg surgery have problems walking. How much earlier is that going to happen to me, and what did I get for it? I slightly improved some people's opinion of me; most of whom I'd rather not be around anyway and increasingly am able to avoid because of technology.
Think of all the friendships and relationships you created and enjoy to this day due to your improved mindset after surgery. People can sense optimism and happiness in other people and that is a huge force of attraction in friendships and relationships.
honestly i dont think its worth it after all. im sill thinking about doing it thou.
i feel like most people on here have self esteem issues. they are ready to lose their health
and we dont even know what the long term consequences are of LL for a couiple more cm of height.
they go through insane pain and long recovery, spend a lot of money for a couple cm.
its crazy and most people think we are crazy.
often times i read on here. i am successful now, earn much money and have a wife. you can
have all that without LL aswell. My friend is 5''7 and he has a family and works for a big auto
company in my country as an engineer....
Quote from: 10cmOnTibiaOrGTFO on May 25, 2020, 11:17:21 AMhonestly i dont think its worth it after all. im sill thinking about doing it thou.
i feel like most people on here have self esteem issues. they are ready to lose their health
and we dont even know what the long term consequences are of LL for a couiple more cm of height.
they go through insane pain and long recovery, spend a lot of money for a couple cm.
its crazy and most people think we are crazy.
often times i read on here. i am successful now, earn much money and have a wife. you can
have all that without LL aswell. My friend is 5''7 and he has a family and works for a big auto
company in my country as an engineer....
It's a drastic measure for sure. The pain is tough. But if you have height neurosis, you know how difficult it is. A few months in excruciating pain and suffering, versus a lifetime of a different kind of emotional pain because of height neurosis. Which would you rather have?
Each answer is completely acceptable. Some people would go through with it. Some people would cope with it. There's no wrong answer imo. You get to choose. And that's the beauty of LL. You choose.
Quote from: frenchie on May 25, 2020, 10:41:39 AMGlad to know you're happy but I don't see how someone with even a slight deformity like twisted inwards knee could excel in competitive sports where even a millisecond of added response time makes a massive difference.
The body works just like before and adapts to the new situation.
It’s martial art, not Track & Field.
Quote from: Sweden on May 25, 2020, 01:02:53 PMThe body works just like before and adapts to the new situation.
It’s martial art, not Track & Field.
Aren't your legs more prone to being broken? Even with normal legs, this has happened many times in mma. The most famous one being Anderson Silva's injury.
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