Quote from: youyin12 on July 01, 2023, 04:24:27 PMHi SNC! I just came to this forum, but I can't watch all the videos in your diary. Is there any way to see your video? I really like your diary and attitude to life. Thank you so much!
Hi youyin12, Thanks!
I had removed the videos for privacy reasons. I am sorry about that.
Thanks for your reply. How are you feeling now? How is your performance in sports?
Hi youyin12 and All,
As far as my legs, everything same as it used to be. The only difference is that I mostly walk and run instead of stretching. Here are some updates:
Speed: I typically do 6 miles in less than an hour (a combination of fast walks and runs of various speeds, with no resting in between; that overall averages to about 9 mins or so per mile. - the routes are mostly flat, but involve some gentle uphill/downhills).
Agility: For the ~6 miles run/walk I am more fit than before surgery thanks to practicing. My swimming speed is like before CLL. However my speed has degraded when it comes to tall jumps. I used to jump better before surgery even if I was shorter. Now I can clearly feel I am not as agile when it comes to jumping over barriers like fences, etc., stair leaping and also the takeoff or initial acceleration of my runs. I also feel slower when it comes to soccer and basketball; therefore I don't recommend CLL for those who'd want to professionally do sports such as soccer or basketball.
Height: The nurse measured my height during a physical exam recently and I was at 179cm around 2pm. Also measured myself this morning and I was at 180cm shortly after I woke up. This means that my height has shrunk (from 180.5 morning times) by about .5cm or that it's part of the normal day-to-day height variations mixed with any differences in the measurement setups. I should be able to confirm this in the next couple months, repeating measurements. Will have an update here on this!
Health: No change since 2020. I still can beat others in their 30s by far in almost any activity. I can beat even some teenagers in endurance and speed (running, swimming, easy parkour stuff ..). I hope when the time comes that my health goes downhill due to old age, I would be mature enough to accept it 
Life: I have moved out of LA county as the relocation made sense for my business.
Unfortunately, I am not happy; I've felt this way since late 2021. I am most likely the richest guy on this forum (assuming all the rich guys directly or indirectly revealed themselves here!) or at least one of the richest.. however, I made several decisions in life that emotionally ruin me!
For privacy reasons I am not going to discuss details, but I decided to be open about this to hopefully help others; to be positive and be happy with the good things they have in life. Height was never an issue to me, not even before my CLL. Those who have read my diary should know that already.. I am thinking of seeing a good therapist, but last time that I tried them was a few years ago and they sounded stupid
I hope this update is helpful. Let me know if anything else.
SNC
Thank you very much for your update. Life is complex and influenced by many factors. Happiness is also a subjective feeling. In the eyes of other members of this forum, you are very successful and wealthy, and your height has also improved, with no long-term complications. However, everyone has different pursuits and standards in life. At least now your legs are healthy and you can do any sport you want. I hope everything is good. Best wishes.
Quote from: StrydeNailChallenge on July 10, 2023, 05:54:29 PMHi youyin12 and All,
As far as my legs, everything same as it used to be. The only difference is that I mostly walk and run instead of stretching. Here are some updates:
Speed: I typically do 6 miles in less than an hour (a combination of fast walks and runs of various speeds, with no resting in between; that overall averages to about 9 mins or so per mile. - the routes are mostly flat, but involve some gentle uphill/downhills).
Agility: For the ~6 miles run/walk I am more fit than before surgery thanks to practicing. My swimming speed is like before CLL. However my speed has degraded when it comes to tall jumps. I used to jump better before surgery even if I was shorter. Now I can clearly feel I am not as agile when it comes to jumping over barriers like fences, etc., stair leaping and also the takeoff or initial acceleration of my runs. I also feel slower when it comes to soccer and basketball; therefore I don't recommend CLL for those who'd want to professionally do sports such as soccer or basketball.
Height: The nurse measured my height during a physical exam recently and I was at 179cm around 2pm. Also measured myself this morning and I was at 180cm shortly after I woke up. This means that my height has shrunk (from 180.5 morning times) by about .5cm or that it's part of the normal day-to-day height variations mixed with any differences in the measurement setups. I should be able to confirm this in the next couple months, repeating measurements. Will have an update here on this!
Health: No change since 2020. I still can beat others in their 30s by far in almost any activity. I can beat even some teenagers in endurance and speed (running, swimming, easy parkour stuff ..). I hope when the time comes that my health goes downhill due to old age, I would be mature enough to accept it
Life: I have moved out of LA county as the relocation made sense for my business.
Unfortunately, I am not happy; I've felt this way since late 2021. I am most likely the richest guy on this forum (assuming all the rich guys directly or indirectly revealed themselves here!) or at least one of the richest.. however, I made several decisions in life that emotionally ruin me!
For privacy reasons I am not going to discuss details, but I decided to be open about this to hopefully help others; to be positive and be happy with the good things they have in life. Height was never an issue to me, not even before my CLL. Those who have read my diary should know that already.. I am thinking of seeing a good therapist, but last time that I tried them was a few years ago and they sounded stupid
I hope this update is helpful. Let me know if anything else.
SNC
Do you think your unhappiness is due to your age or getting older in general? I have been thinking alot about the utility of LL past the age of 30 and if you get the same benefits as younger guys or not because you have lived most of your life. What do you think?
Quote from: 1team on July 12, 2023, 01:32:39 PMDo you think your unhappiness is due to your age or getting older in general?
No, it's not related to my age or getting older, or my CLL; in fact it's not even about me, exactly!
Quote from: 1team on July 12, 2023, 01:32:39 PM I have been thinking alot about the utility of LL past the age of 30 and if you get the same benefits as younger guys or not because you have lived most of your life. What do you think?
Whether someone 30+ could get the same benefits as younger guys, depends on the person themselves. I'd say, in your case since you have done a lot of thinking and sure about it, then you should do the CLL before 30.
As for myself, my journal here should be very clear why I did the CLL and why it worked well for me.
Hope this helps,
SNC
@SNC
its so nice to hear an update from you!
i followed your diary when you from the beginning and its nice to see you are still here!
If you lengthened your bones by 8 cm, are you taller by 8 cm or less?
The bones of the legs are not in a vertical axis.
Quote from: Robert Adam on July 20, 2023, 08:48:52 AMIf you lengthened your bones by 8 cm, are you taller by 8 cm or less?
The bones of the legs are not in a vertical axis.
A typical Q angle is 12 degrees for men and 17 degrees for women.
Cosine(12)*80mm=78.25mm
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