Measuring height wrong?

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Quote from: YellowSpike on January 27, 2016, 05:40:19 PMLOL no you guys are right, I need to stop b*tching about it. I like to plan and live my life in stages. In other words, I like to complete projects, and then move on to the next thing. This is the first time I've had to put something so massive (that I really want) to the side, while still living my life. Especially because I'm afraid of having to choose between a future gf and the surgery (worried that she'd leave me for doing the surgery). So in some ways, it's kinda hard for me to entirely move on, hence when this is very frequently on my mind.

However - this doesn't impede my day to day life nearly as much as my posts might seem. This forum is sort of a "dumping ground" (for lack of a better term) for my height-related thoughts. I get dates absolutely no problem (though you wouldn't believe it from the my "online demeanor," which is understandable). I have been going to therapy regularly, and it's actually starting to help...a little bit. But I'm going to keep going.

Regardless, I'm somewhat of a perfectionist, and I want LL behind me. I don't want this to be an annoying mosquito that won't leave me alone until I do it. So that's why it seems that I'm "killing myself" over it. And you're right, at least for now, it is what it is.

Frankly, I believe that you got fixed with a number. You are at a great height yellow. You are "only" 2-3cm taller than me but believe me that those 2-3cm are alot (If I was 5'8 I dont think I would even consider the surgery). And dont take a GF into account because whatever you choose, it is primeraly for yourself and not for others. You still havent even gotten the rods out and didnt fully recovered. Wait a little bit, try to put it aside and live life to the fullest and even if after you recover you still feel short, if you have the money, nothing will stop you

n.b I would love to talk with you via e-mail, skype, facebook or whatever on your journey with guichet because I am also considering him.

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Quote from: theuprising on January 27, 2016, 05:16:31 PMWhoa stop with the hatefacts Alu, yea there may be slightly more serious issues in the medical world like people dying of preventable diseases but damn it this man needs a second cosmetic limb lengthening procedure! Priorities 

Bahahahaha


If I were you, just do the 2cm on your femur. It's quicker, cheaper, easier, it's with Guichet, and 2cm is all you truely want... Go for it. Get it done as soon as you can.

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I didn't think I'd still feel short at 5'8", but I do. But...it also doesn't help that I live in one of the most superficial cities in the world and work in a profession that tends to attract lots of very tall men. I don't want to say too much, but I'm sure this makes it harder. 5'8" might be perfectly fine in some Midwestern country bumpkin town, but definitely not where I live.

But I know I need to stop complaining. The thing is with this surgery (and maybe I'll do an update to my diary to address this)...it is a massive, life changing decision. On so many levels. You can't appreciate the weight of procedure (emotionally, physically, financially, socially, etc.) until you actually go and do it. It actually f*cks with your mind big time even doing it with no complications like I did. Changing your height is a weird thing. And just the fact that we CAN change our height (in some cases, like mine) makes us just want more.

In any case, I'm done complaining on here.

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Quote from: YellowSpike on January 27, 2016, 06:47:41 PMI didn't think I'd still feel short at 5'8", but I do. But...it also doesn't help that I live in one of the most superficial cities in the world and work in a profession that tends to attract lots of very tall men. I don't want to say too much, but I'm sure this makes it harder. 5'8" might be perfectly fine in some Midwestern country bumpkin town, but definitely not where I live.

But I know I need to stop complaining. The thing is with this surgery (and maybe I'll do an update to my diary to address this)...it is a massive, life changing decision. On so many levels. You can't appreciate the weight of procedure (emotionally, physically, financially, socially, etc.) until you actually go and do it. It actually f*cks with your mind big time even doing it with no complications like I did. Changing your height is a weird thing. And just the fact that we CAN change our height (in some cases, like mine) makes us just want more.

In any case, I'm done complaining on here.

where do you live?

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Quote from: Peaceout on January 27, 2016, 07:05:33 PMwhere do you live?

He is either an investment banker or a lawyer or a consultant in NYC/Chicago/Boston or London. Thats my broad guess.

In business it is really difficult to succeed when you are shorter and not only shorter than the nation average but shorter than the average in your industry. I would guess that the average for what I listed there is 181-2 and at at 172 or even 175-6 one just feels out of place.

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Quote from: aspirant185 on January 27, 2016, 10:07:32 PMHe is either an investment banker or a lawyer or a consultant in NYC/Chicago/Boston or London. Thats my broad guess.

In business it is really difficult to succeed when you are shorter and not only shorter than the nation average but shorter than the average in your industry. I would guess that the average for what I listed there is 181-2 and at at 172 or even 175-6 one just feels out of place.

I'd rather not say where I live, but you are correct on all accounts. I have done pretty well for myself. There are successful guys of all heights in all of those professions you mentioned. I don't necessarily think that there's a direct correlation to success and height in those areas (there probably is, who are we kidding)...but like you said...I just FEEL out of place a lot of the time. It's my internal issue...and THAT'S what sucks.

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Quote from: YellowSpike on January 27, 2016, 10:28:12 PMI'd rather not say where I live, but you are correct on all accounts. I have done pretty well for myself. There are successful guys of all heights in all of those professions you mentioned. I don't necessarily think that there's a direct correlation to success and height in those areas (there probably is, who are we kidding)...but like you said...I just FEEL out of place a lot of the time. It's my internal issue...and THAT'S what sucks.

Feel free to shout me my surgery and I'll be your LL buddy.


Measured my morning and evening height today..... 171 when I woke up and exactly 171 before I went to sleep (16 hours after waking). I went to work as usual and followed my usual routein.... Spine is having me on.

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Quote from: Deads on January 28, 2016, 12:30:48 AMFeel free to shout me my surgery and I'll be your LL buddy.


Measured my morning and evening height today..... 171 when I woke up and exactly 171 before I went to sleep (16 hours after waking). I went to work as usual and followed my usual routein.... Spine is having me on.

Welcome to my height

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Quote from: TIBIKE200 on January 28, 2016, 12:36:58 AMWelcome to my height

To add to the list of similarities.

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Yep, time of day and what your daily activities look like all contribute to morning/afternoon heights. For example, someone who's employed in construction where heavy lifting (50-100 pounds) repeatedly over the course of the day causes significant prolonged pressure on your vertebrae  (it's not uncommon to drop 1/2 inch or more due to this pressure) as oppose to a person with a cushy office job where little or no physical labor is required. Hell, after my late afternoon swim, I'm 1/2 inch taller lol