Fitbone Femur Lengthening in Istanbul - Dr. Muharrem Inan

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I'm happy for you bro, for the psychological boost more than anything.   cheers

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I really admire your positivity and consider you as a LL role model It seems that people are "reborn" after their LL surgery and start valuing things that were taken for granted pre-LL. You have shown that LL is very unpredictable and people should not be disappointed with unexpected consequences that could hinder their LL goal. Your contribution to this forum has been very beneficial to me and wish you the best in your recovery.

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awesome man!!!! keep it up!!! I know exactly what you are referring to))) LL is a soul and perspective changing experience!!

just one tip, because I don't want you to smash the floor if it happens.

Just take it easy man please! and this is never over until it's over. Don't get too excited about tomorrow, just get excited about today, don't create too many expectations. It is true thou, you are in a better place now, better than before when you were lengthening, but still the battle is not over, and many unpredictable   can happen. So keep that positivism up!!! rock your world, but don't depend emotionally on how things are turning out for you, at least until all is over.

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Well done, you almost there.

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Quote from: BullSurfer on March 19, 2014, 06:17:13 AMCongrat man! Halfway through the process I lost my purpose. We went into the LL just to satisfy our "what if".

Now you're taller than Russia's sweet puddin' president. Cheers!

Thanks man! Crank up the music and motivate yourself! All the purpose will get back to you once you start walking, trust me 

I might be taller than Putin now but I still look up to him, haha

Quote from: jerry on March 19, 2014, 06:55:09 AMI'm happy for you bro, for the psychological boost more than anything.   cheers

Better than coke!

After LL, you feel like a true alpha.. Even if you're still the shortest guy in the room, you become so close to others' eye level that you simply don't care anymore. The funny thing is, I feel taller than anyone else now at 172 cm. Maybe because it's Turkey and not the United States.. Maybe it's the psychological boost. Weird, huh? It's probably the latter.

Quote from: TheRisingShorty on March 19, 2014, 10:26:47 AMI really admire your positivity and consider you as a LL role model It seems that people are "reborn" after their LL surgery and start valuing things that were taken for granted pre-LL. You have shown that LL is very unpredictable and people should not be disappointed with unexpected consequences that could hinder their LL goal. Your contribution to this forum has been very beneficial to me and wish you the best in your recovery.

Thank you so much, your kind words mean a lot to me 
I'm glad I wasn't born tall or average,
I went through a lot of psychological pain because of it,
But gaining it means so much more than being born with it,
That's how you appreciate things, by earning them.
Being short defined who I am, it changed my character,
It made me understand compassion and dedication.
At heart, I'm still a short guy, and always will be,
I used to detest it, now I embrace it.

Quote from: RGKEY on March 19, 2014, 11:37:00 AMawesome man!!!! keep it up!!! I know exactly what you are referring to))) LL is a soul and perspective changing experience!!

just one tip, because I don't want you to smash the floor if it happens.

Just take it easy man please! and this is never over until it's over. Don't get too excited about tomorrow, just get excited about today, don't create too many expectations. It is true thou, you are in a better place now, better than before when you were lengthening, but still the battle is not over, and many unpredictable s**t can happen. So keep that positivism up!!! rock your world, but don't depend emotionally on how things are turning out for you, at least until all is over.

Thanks man, I will keep your advice for sure!
I can't wait to start carrying around heavy stuff like you though 
I started to return to my normal social life with the walker,
A new friend of mine invited me to her birthday today
She said that I could bring friends as well, and all age groups would be welcome,
So I replied "I'll be joining as the 80 year old with my walker!"

Quote from: 2BTaller on March 19, 2014, 01:00:54 PMWell done, you almost there.

Imma be there soon 

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Method: Fitbone internal femur

Date of Surgery: January 6th, 2014

Started Lengthening: January 11th, 2014

Completed Lengthening: March 25th, 2014  (an estimate date)

Total Lengthening: 7 cm (approximately - will measure whenever possible)

Started Walking: March 21st, 2014

From surgery to walking: 75 days

Current Condition: Getting better everyday. Right hamstring in normal condition (close to pre-surgery), working on left hamstring flexibility. This walking video was taken a few days ago, and my walking is significantly better now. It's incredible how my walking improves so swiftly as days go by. In the video you can see the plastic leg braces I'm wearing. It's possible to hide it under pants.

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Got dressed and going downstairs to have a cup of coffee with my cousin. Proof that I can stand on my feet without holding the walker for support (good weightbearing) & notice that it's hard to tell there's a plastic brace on my legs.

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Congrats Chris! Glad to hear you're back on your two feet and that everything worked out for you in the end.

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Quote from: HelloThere on March 27, 2014, 09:00:54 PMCongrats Chris! Glad to hear you're back on your two feet and that everything worked out for you in the end.

Thanks HT! I hope your journey will be safe as well! I'm sure you'll be very happy with your decision and at the end.

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