I'm in the midst of saving money. I haven't picked a doctor yet but I wanted to leave and go on a "backpacking" trip for about a year and go get limb lengthening done. I don't want anyone to know and I don't want to walk around with anything in my legs and have to come back for another surgery.

Did anyone leave for an extended period and if so how was it? Do you have any advice and which country did you pick?

I appreciate any advice, at this time I don't even know which surgery to pursue or which country or doctor but I know I will be spending between 30k-45k and I am preparing for that.

I'm 167 cm and while I don't feel too short, my upper body is much bigger due to heavy weightlifting when I was a teen. I am looking for a more balanced look

Thanks guys, this site is a great resource and it's great to see all the veterans sharing their experience.