Quote from: Megatron on January 28, 2019, 10:44:50 AMThanks for the flight/recovery info. it really helps
I'm glad to be able to assist Megatron. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
Day 25 - Best day I've had during the CLL process [1.617 Centimeters Taller]
Good day LL'ers
Just want to keep you all updated. Today went good. At day 25, my pain is at level 1-3. I am able to take steps, albeit awkwardly, with the walker since my muscles and flexibility are still building; but the steps do not look bat at all. I'm getting stronger every day. I can get around 100% on the walker. Also, I am finally able to turn to my side; for sleeping. I'm not sure if I will do this yet; for safety reasons; but I have no issue turning to the side of my body now.
At over 1/2 inch taller, not feeling to much tightness; but you do begin to feel "different". The half inch mark is your first "Hello, you're stretching your bone out moment". Lol. We'll see how I'm feeling when I get to 1+ inches!
All is all, I'm doing well. I had a full work day today at home 8 hours and a good 1 hour work on my bow flex machine.
I performed PT independently today; since my outpatient PT does not start until Thursday. As a reminder, I did home health PT for the first 3 weeks of my recovery and boy did it help. I went from..."OUCH, don't touch my left leg" to fully mobilized on a walker and a much much much stronger left leg. Also, one not so dramatic twist!... I had a home PT therapist call me to do an evaluation of me and propose his services..so I may meet with them as well. They offer the full PT at home (Post Home Health)... I love the added convenience, but I just want to make sure that the next 8 weeks of my PT positions be for maximum gains possible during this distraction phase.
Okay, if you have any questions please feel free to reach out. Onward and upward (literally).
Best Regards,
Great news - hope everyday continues to be the best day since the surgery 💪🏾
Hey again, i have a question for you
Until now, do you have any regret ?
Im not that short, some guys even told me this and i should try lifts, but you know... Im really thinking about doing this surgery when become older. I dont wanna have to deal with complications of my legs in future, however my tibias or femurs. I do wanna still run ''as before'', do sports, things like those, you know. If i'd do this surgery, at the end, I would like to have my leg bones strong as before, i dont even know much about this surgery yet, but i appreciate to have an answer from guys who did it.
Quote from: Jubartt169 on January 29, 2019, 03:37:25 PMHey again, i have a question for you
Until now, do you have any regret ?
Im not that short, some guys even told me this and i should try lifts, but you know... Im really thinking about doing this surgery when become older. I dont wanna have to deal with complications of my legs in future, however my tibias or femurs. I do wanna still run ''as before'', do sports, things like those, you know. If i'd do this surgery, at the end, I would like to have my leg bones strong as before, i dont even know much about this surgery yet, but i appreciate to have an answer from guys who did it.
Hi Jubart1169, Great question. First, I think it's fair that you want to be taller; even if you "aren't that short'. I believe that people should be able to become whatever they want to be as long as it isn't hurting the well being of other innocent people. I for one have zero regrets about going forward with CLL and at least trying to resolve my height dysphoria. You only live one life and after watching my parents pass away suddenly over the past 4 years; I have realized more than ever that my time will soon come and I must act right now and not later; in resolving any ongoing/painful issue that I have in this life. If there is a chance to be happier; you should always take it.
Now in terms of cosmetic limb lengthening; this does feel a bit different than other changes you can make in your life. It feels different because it is. Unless you have been in an accident where you have had a few breaks; you haven't experienced anything like CLL before. Immediately after the surgery and for the next several weeks especially, your flexibility and leg strength will be drastically reduced. From that point forward, you must start over so to speak and strengthen and re-flex your legs so that you can reach that athletic point again. Even with Stryde nail, do not expect to walk unassisted prior to week 6 or beyond. You will get around well with a walker. The physical aspect of CLL is a challenge; but the psychological aspect is by far a lot more difficult. Attributes that go a long way to resolving the CLL matter would include, discipline, commitment, strong resolve, patience, well-routined, self-confident, self-sufficient, emotionally stable, and well-supported. These attributes are just a few. I have said this to some close family and I'll say it again; CLL is not a procedure for someone who is deeply depressed or emotionally unstable. As for myself, for my entire life, I have been determined to find ways to achieve and have everything I wanted despite my challenges, including my 5'1.25" stature. I'm happy to report that I was successful in over coming my stature in this life. Having said that; I wanted to now remove the issue entirely on my own....So I positioned my life in a way where I could go out and pursue this life changing surgery. I'm already over 1/2 inches taller and it makes a huge difference for me, specially since my starting height is where it is at. The stadiometer actually reads over 5'2.. so perhaps I'm even taller then I thought, slightly.
Either way... I'm 37 years old; so now I suppose I'm of the age where I can offer some advice to the younger... You rarely will regret the chances you took so long that you performed the due diligence and careful thought that each of those chances deserved. You will however, regret the chances you never took because of fear, or being too obsessed about what others think of you and your decisions. The only opinion that matters, young man, in this life regarding YOUR LIFE, is your own opinion. Ultimately, I advise that you GROW NOW. First, GROW your confidence, GROW your physical fitness, GROW your career, and GROW your empathy, by meeting and talking to others in the world who require assistance and could use your help. Height really is truly a matter of perspective. The more perspective you have; the greater confidence you will have regarding your decision to go forward with the surgery or decide against it. You are okay at the height you are RIGHT NOW...there is nothing wrong with you and your potential is the same... Adding height later will be a personal decision and you can be proud of each and every decision you make.
I hope my answer helped, buddy.
Feel free to ask me any questions. NO REGRETS EVER!
Quote from: MichaelJose on January 29, 2019, 01:33:59 PMGreat news - hope everyday continues to be the best day since the surgery 💪🏾
@MichaelJose - Thank you for your kind words and support, man. It truly helps me.
InFullStryde,
It is absolutely one of the best diaries in this forum. Awesome responses and details. Thanks for your time and efforts to help future CLLers. Stay strong 💪🏻 and best wishes to you.
Yeah, i think your answer puts me on the way.
You ''were'' a 5'1'' guy and have been doing well, you're successful business entrepreneur, have an attractive woman on your side giving support to you, and I don't even know much about you, but by the way you write and deal with the life, makes me think you are a fking winner. I'm 5'6'' and have been blaming myself and even my parents sometimes because of my stature. Things like stature, eye colors, genes in general, just drive me crazy, I'm even not ugly actually, but i'm perfectionist, i'd like to more..you know... For example, all my dad's family has blue eyes, and almost everyone in my mom's family has blue eyes as well, but she has a grandmother who has dark eyes, and there i go, i fk pulled her genes, the worse was when i figured out this greatgrandmother has some tall relatives, so basically i pulled her eyes, but didn't in stature, what a failed man. I always have dreamed about the perfect body which i could have, like 6 ft, blue eyes... this fking sucks. What really influenced in my height dysphoria was the fact i prefer tall girls, and by evolutionary theory they won't be attracted to a shorter guy, and even any girl really falls in love for me, i couldn't handle it, i feel the necessity of being taller than her. I really could get girls who are 5'0 5'1 5'2 or even 5'3, but sincerely, i wouldn't like it. Since younger, I feel i need to be a presenceable man.
But you really made it, thats why i think you are winner, the short stature that you have didn't influenced in your success. I guess this way doesn't work for me at all, or I'm really sick about my height to the point i can't make things work right. This seems be too much grumbling of my part.. but that's it.
I do need to clean a lttle bit my mind. Make some goals im my life, like making a lot of money. I'll study more about it, and if i pretend do this surgery.
I wish you good luck and plz keep us informed about you, i mean... log in this forum after some years of your last post, i do wanna know how are you doing. Reporting us If you had any complications or..whatever.
God bless you.
I find it really hard to believe how a start 5'1 man can act this positive
You could even be 5'5 and it's still a hard world out there to short people.
Quote from: takura on January 29, 2019, 07:14:01 PMI find it really hard to believe how a start 5'1 man can act this positive
You could even be 5'5 and it's still a hard world out there to short people.
For sure this is admirable
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