Is this possible?

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Hello folks,

Is it possible to go from 1.73cm (5'8") to 1.85cm (6'1")?
How many operations (I'd say 2 are enough but I read sometimes it's better to do a third operation once the bones are consolidated again) and how many cm per segment? Average cost (I know it can vary a lot depending on the doctor)? Suggested doctors for this kind of operation? Estimated time of every operation/recovery?

I know I'm asking many questions, but I've read many different things and I'd really appreciate if someone could answer them.

Thank you very much,
Koi.

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Quote from: YourSpaceBoyfriend on October 19, 2016, 01:24:38 AMYour athletic abilities will be wrecked, don't even mention proportions. And 3 surgeries? Where did you get that from?

Hello YourSpaceBoyfriend and thanks for your quick reply.
I've read it a few times somewhere in these forums, although it doesn't seem so common.

Quote from: onemorefoot on October 19, 2016, 01:27:40 AMMaximum should be 10 that is what I want.

Thank you very much for your answer onemorefoot, so I guess my "dream" was just too much...

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Quote from: Morissette on October 19, 2016, 01:40:13 AM10cm would still put you at 6 feet that's a really good height on a global scale

Quote from: onemorefoot on October 19, 2016, 02:05:54 AMOne guy here did 11 cm, I think you can push it even for 11, but more???Ehhhh

Thank you very much for your answers. I guess Morissette is right, 6' is a good height. I'll try to avoid getting obsessed with those 2 missing cms, I guess they may even remain unnoticed, and can always grt covered with the appropiate shoes, etc.

Anyway, I find it curious that everyone is aware that 10cm is the limit, while some doctors claim they can lengthen up to 12-14cm. Is that a myth?

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Quote from: YourSpaceBoyfriend on October 19, 2016, 02:18:21 AMIf you don't care about using your legs after the surgery sure, go for it.

Got it. Thanks again!Quote from: Morissette on October 19, 2016, 02:22:06 AM12cm is doable but the higher you go the riskier recovery is doesn't mean you would never be able to enjoy a nice hike anymore or go for a run but there's more risk. If you were really short maybe it would be worth it but again you'd already be at 6 feet nobody would call you short or think you were short

You're right. I shouldn't assume such risk for something that doesn't even make any difference.Thanks a lot for your last reply, too.

I'm impressed how quickly the people in these forums reply. All your answers have been helpful and supportive. Thank you very much, really. I like this community, and I'm sure we all have many things in common (since we have probably been living from a similar perspective, share similar thoughts and faced the same problems...). I'm glad I'm finally a part of it, and I guess I'll introduce myself and tell you a bit about me soon.

Best regards,
Koi.

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Ah... today I measured myself and I'm not even 1.73... somewhere between 1.72 and 1.73...

Although I'd say I was far taller than 1.73 when I woke up, maybe I should improve my measurement methods, hahah