Hello Forum,
After a long few months of thinking about whether this surgery would be worth it, I've finally decided to do it. Bit of background into myself, male, mid 20s, 167cm, British/African.
Why I've decided to do the surgery?
I've always been the smallest around my peers and it never really bothered me till I hit my teens. Had severe height dysphoria till around my early 20s, then with a bit of therapy learned to love myself and surpassed this stage. Was OK and relatively happy for a few years, till breakup with my ex-girlfriend. I was never comfortable around her, my height dysphoria started to appear again and it totally ruined my relationship. I didn't want to be around her, her family or even meet her friends. I then concluded, I'll never be able to love anyone if I don't truly love myself. I'll never have society accept me, if I don't accept myself first.
Why I've decided to go with the Betzbone?
Initially the LON method was the method I was going to do. But after research, the pain, recovery and exclusion from society for months would be tough. There would be too many questions and I wouldn't be able to react too. Also, I've read so many backlash (on this forum) about surgeons from Turkey (Live Life Taller, Wanna Be Taller, etc.) I don't want to complicate my health for the sake of saving money.
When I'm planning on doing the surgery?
I'm planning on undergoing the surgery April/May 2023. It's a very expensive surgery, and I've started to save for it. I actually told my dad (who surprisingly is supporting me and has offered to assist financially. I haven't told my mom or siblings and don't know if I will).
Question in terms of fastest possible recovery?
Ideally I'm only looking to lengthen 6-7cm, reaching that 173/174cm mark would be life changing. My job requires me to be in the office 5 times a week, with mixture of 70% office & 30% on site (which requires a lot of walking). I'll be taking a month of work anyways at the start, but in terms of being able to walk whilst lengthening (how possible is it a month after OP without using crutches)?
Post Clicking
Once I've finished lengthening, if I accidently click, will this cause my bones to lengthen again?
How should I start mentally/physically preparing myself for this surgery?
What are the best approaches? In terms of exercising, stretches', pre/post surgery thoughts?
I'm aware of all the complications & cost implications that are associated with the surgery, but I'd rather be go through a couple of months/years going through this journey, than spending the rest of my life depressed.
Thanks for taking time out to read my post! 
I haven't decided yet whether to do femur or tibia, I'm waiting closer to date to have my consultation then discuss. I heard tibias are easier on pain, but the timeframe of lengthening is extremely slow compared to femurs.
Quote from: SpeedDialer on November 24, 2022, 02:15:04 PMHey!!! Probably I would take it easy, can do some light stretching and walking but I think its good not be too sore the week right before the surgery. You could try sleeping on your back to see if you can tolerate it, you'll have to for a little while for the surgery until your side wounds heal if you're doing femurs
I think from talking with the Athens patients, its good to have:
- claw grabber thing
- oversized fanny pack/waist bag to hold stuff
- soft ice pads (great for pain, I use it for pain after clicking mostly)
Pretty sure the above is universally helpful, other stuff is maybe more debatable
I'm assuming you're doing femurs with Betzbone
Psychologically, I think the first two weeks or so are difficult because your thighs will feel very heavy ---and random normal movements might feel weird/pain around your hips. It makes it difficult to move and people tend to have regrets/second thoughts at the beginning-- but things get better.
If you're doing tibias, I heard the pain is much less
That’s fantastic, are you planning to stop at 6cm? Are you able to live a normal life so far?
Quote from: Growth.journey on November 26, 2022, 08:58:50 PMGood luck I’m 6cm in with betz and happy. But it’s risky and I’m best outcome so far in my cohort. You need to be at gym everyday when you return.
Happy to answer any questions
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