Lenghtening 4-5 CM (1.5 - 2 inchs) Any Chance This Could Go Unnoticed to Family?

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Pretty much what the title says.  I'm at that "shortish height" of a tad bit over 5 foot 7.  I dont want to be tall, just want to get to about average and have it as unnoticed by family and friends as possible.

1) Would the height itself be obvious and undeniable or could I gaslight and get away with it?  My dad is 5 foot 9, he would likely notice more than anyone else.

2) I cant create an excuse for not seeing anyone more than 4 months, 5 max.  Is this enough time to walk normally?  I know the timelines can shift if you hit complications.  I would be doing a full weight bearing nail.


I would especially like to hear from anyone who lengthened about 2 inches and how noticeable it was for those around you.

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I indeed would be doing femurs with the BetzBone.  And from my research it looks like a 4-5 month recovery to walk normally if things go smoothly.

I honestly think 2 inches is a stretch for nobody to notice.  Its the maximum possible height increase you could gaslight have have people believe it.  1.5 inches would be easier.  However doing this surgery is not easy and only gaining 1.5 inches for all this seems dumb.  So id prob do 2 inches and hope for the best.

Appreciate the input from you and everyone else.

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Ive sort of accepted my immediate parents will call me out.  For friends I have a pretty damn legit excuse because I had another unrelated medical procedure done.

I dont wear shoes around my family or friends and I always refused to wear lifts because I think they do more damage than good (and Im not very short) so these tricks wont work for me.  But its a good thought.

General word on lifts for short guys: stop wearing them.  You're not doing yourself any favors and are going to end in isolation over the scary though of everyone finding out about your lie.  How can you seriously have a social life with lifts?  You meet a girl, she comes over - then what?  Your friends come over and you're always wearing shoes - not weird at all.  Everyone knows what you're doing.  Just own it or fix it.  And trust me I get the uncomfortable feeling (I'm on this board arnt I) I'm not trying to downplay it.

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1 inch is reasonable, that like wearing air-maxes.  I'm talking about stuffing in 2 inch+ lifts and you take them off and its like you stepped off a ladder.