Installing height- Programdude's Precice 2 Internal femurs with Dr. Paley

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Hard to say about the cause. No one really knows since it happened very long after the rod removal. Just really bad luck of somehow a small fracture forming and growing huge. Yes it is probably a contributor to why I am not fully recovered but even if it didnt happen I dont think I'd be running at full capacity. The rest is fine but LL affects running quite a bit in my opinion/case when you do this much.

You should keep stretching I would say, but in my case I dont have to. Like I said I can go weeks without being any worse off. I still do it out of habit pretty often but there are gaps where it falls out of my mind because I feel normal.

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Hi programdude,
I read all your diary, thanks for the huge contribute to the community.

Since I'm about the same height as you were prior to surgery (174 cm), and my goal height is the same you obtained, I have a specific question for you:

How did your "social perception" change with your new height?

I mean, do you think people treat you differently because of your new height? I'm talking about everything, from women to peers, coworkers, strangers, friends..

I saw you've already written something about women, but I'd be grateful if you could expand a bit more on all this.

Thanks, cheers.

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Quote from: programdude on February 02, 2017, 10:55:58 AMYes it is probably a contributor to why I am not fully recovered but even if it didnt happen I dont think I'd be running at full capacity. The rest is fine but LL affects running quite a bit in my opinion/case when you do this much.
I didn't fracture my leg again and I'm not running at full capacity, too. So you're probably right.

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Quote from: Eyeswideshut on March 18, 2017, 08:20:55 AMHi programdude,
I read all your diary, thanks for the huge contribute to the community.

Since I'm about the same height as you were prior to surgery (174 cm), and my goal height is the same you obtained, I have a specific question for you:

How did your "social perception" change with your new height?

I mean, do you think people treat you differently because of your new height? I'm talking about everything, from women to peers, coworkers, strangers, friends..

I saw you've already written something about women, but I'd be grateful if you could expand a bit more on all this.

Thanks, cheers.

Been awhile but I haven't forgot my brothers on this journey.

As I have mentioned before I always have some hesitation laying out the benefits in society from the operation because I know that comments like that can enforce someones dysphoria. But I can definitely say there is a change- People will use comments like "carry myself well" and various things that they previously wouldn't have. People generally regard me with more gravity and as being intimidating. Women definitely note and like it referring to me as generally "big", saying they feel safe, and overtly commenting on height. It is very distinct, though a part of it could be attributed to the confidence of being a certain stature as well.

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Quote from: programdude on May 27, 2017, 08:59:31 AMBeen awhile but I haven't forgot my brothers on this journey.

As I have mentioned before I always have some hesitation laying out the benefits in society from the operation because I know that comments like that can enforce someones dysphoria. But I can definitely say there is a change- People will use comments like "carry myself well" and various things that they previously wouldn't have. People generally regard me with more gravity and as being intimidating. Women definitely note and like it referring to me as generally "big", saying they feel safe, and overtly commenting on height. It is very distinct, though a part of it could be attributed to the confidence of being a certain stature as well.

I get the carry myself well a lot as well. Also the "big" comments (But I attribute it to having a large framed torso).

 Surely these comments come from the fact that you don't feel insecure about your height anymore.

 About the fact that girls like your height, it's because of the height hihi

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Quote from: TIBIKE200 on May 27, 2017, 10:08:08 AMI get the carry myself well a lot as well. Also the "big" comments (But I attribute it to having a large framed torso).

 Surely these comments come from the fact that you don't feel insecure about your height anymore.

 About the fact that girls like your height, it's because of the height hihi

TIBIKE, how tall are you now and how much did you lengthen? what technique did you use?

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Quote from: TIBIKE200 on May 27, 2017, 10:08:08 AMI get the carry myself well a lot as well. Also the "big" comments (But I attribute it to having a large framed torso).

 Surely these comments come from the fact that you don't feel insecure about your height anymore.

 About the fact that girls like your height, it's because of the height hihi

its definitely two pronged. It is hard to compare since I had a robust sex life pre op. In my case its less about receptiveness and more about the comments but I'd be curious to hear other perspectives.

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Been awhile since posting here. Just wanted to say I am doing well, I do still definitely get discomfort from the rod from the fracture, but thats unrelated to LL pain aside from the fact the LL caused it, obviously. In other words when I get the rod removed I will be 100% for all non intensive activities. Running time will tell but I suspect that will be pretty good without the discomfort from the rod.

I will say it is crazy to reflect on the whole process now, from very healthy before the surgery, to unbelievably crippled for so long, to great condition to the fracture, to where I am now. If taking the rod out has no complications I can say its been a long and wild but worthwhile venture. Aside from the day of and after long walks, I no longer even think of LL, which is where I think a lot of people want to ultimately be on these forums, and why so many eventually vanish after recovery. I can say confidently however I'll never totally forget this community, even if the spans between checkins grow longer.

I get lots of messages but posting in this thread is really the best way for me to reply and will also give info to other people.

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I wanted to say thank you for this forum post it has helped me tremendously. I am probably the same height as you now and around 5.5 cm lengthening, i will definitely try to stop at 6 or 6.5. Not sure if going for the 8 cm is worth the extra downtime and risk of complications...but i definitely understand the take on the risk/reward ratio pre op. Glad to see you're doing better, no doubt you'll be 100%.

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Just be safe my friend. I think most people eventually will be normal after awhile, but even with great health and work ethic it could be many years like in my case.

My main hope with people who undergo this surgery is A. No permanent complications and B. Completely being over their height dysphoria.

I can say the absolute removal of any displeasure with my height and proportions has been worth it, I just hope everyone else who has read me diary and taken the plunge can achieve the same.