Hello,
Please approach this from a purely theoretical standpoint, for now, discluding cost and other factors that aren't strictly relevant to the actual lengthening of my bones.
First, here are some stats on me:
Height: 177cm
Wingspan: ~176cm
Age: 18 since March, Growth Plates likely sealed.
My father is at roughly 198cm tall, I do not know my mother so I don't have her height. I wasn't brought up very well and would often get starved, I think my growth was severely stunted for this reason.
My goal height is 195cm. Give or take one or two centimeters but preferably 195cm or above. I don't care too much about proportions - I would likely lengthen my arms along with legs if I do go through with surgery, though my wingspan isn't that important and wouldn't need to be a match. Torso length isn't important to me at all, in any case, I'll look like an enderman which is cool, lol.
I suppose it's clear that my goal is reachable, but what would be the best path? Feel free to account for cost if you think you have a method that is both cost-effective and efficient, don't dismiss any ideas because they are too expensive though.
Feel free to ask further questions, if any.
Quote from: HobbitMan on July 01, 2021, 09:47:19 PMSince you’re 18 and likely not individually rich enough to afford this operation; and since you have a ludicrous goal of +18cm, I would say: no, this will not happen, and it’s not healthy to daydream about it.
You could probably aim for 185 when you’re older and have dispensable income. I can categorically tell you that you will never be 195cm tall. You would be hard pressed to get to 190cm tall, and that’s assuming everything goes perfectly and you also do arm lengthening. Realistically, 190cm is not up your alley either. It’s entirely possible you might your body won’t even tolerate 185cm. You will probably end up living out your life at 177cm, because you are approaching this childishly like CLL is a change of menswear and not the final solution to debilitating height neurosis.
Focus on college and your career, not trying to be as tall as your freakishly tall dad. You physically cannot get that tall. When I see threads like this, it reminds me of 18 year olds asking how to start a hedge fund so they can afford a Ferrari and a Richard Mille watch on financial forums.
As I stated in my original post, don't factor in cost. I have money to perform multiple instances of the same surgery, though it obviously isn't ideal to spend so much money on one thing I am quite reserved with my money in general terms so it'd probably end up collecting dust anyhow.
This reply wasn't very helpful in terms of my original request but nonetheless, I appreciate your input. I don't know much about limitations so it is good to get perspective on what a physical cap would be for me.
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