Quote from: theuprising on March 28, 2016, 10:49:44 PMThis post is for those interested in athletic recovery following limb lengthening, its been posted multiple times but finally it's on a permanent thread. It is a quote from Dr Donghoon Lee who has successfully performed hundreds of cosmetic limb lengthening operations. The quote is from Walk6 diary on old forum who had tibia lengthening with Dr Lee.
"I personally asked Dr. Lee what he thought about this (lengthening past 6 cm) and he has told me that from his experience in talking to former lengthening patients (2-3 years post recovery) those that only lengthened 5 cm recovered fully and their previous athleticism returned close to 100% to pre-LL levels. On the other hand, those who chose to lengthen between 6 and 7 centimeters recovered 100% in performing daily functions (walking, light jogging, etc), BUT only recovered about 60-70% of their pre-LL athleticism when engaging in serious sports/strenuous activities (full sprinting, jumping, basketball, rugby,etc..). Additionally, those that lengthened beyond 7 cm saw an ever greater decline in their previous athletic abilities.
In short, those who lengthen beyond 5 cm will not be able to recover all of their pre-LL athletic abilities because their muscles, nerves, tendons will be stretched well beyond their natural limits and will be permanently damaged. He used the rubber band analogy and Dr. Lee believes strongly in this. Once a rubber band (muscle) is stretched beyond its natural limit, even if its by only half a centimeter, then it will begin to tear and will forever lose its previous elasticity. The muscle's natural limit seems to be at 5 cm for many patients, though it can be higher or lower depending on the patient's initial tibia/femur length."
Tell that to Lumier and the other ex Catagni patients I have spoken to who all lengthened between 7-8cm
I have seen zero evidence that suggests patients will recover pre surgery athletic abilities
I mean 0.
I have never seen evidence that even 1 patient has recovered 100% of their athletic abilities as determined by actual testing
None
I have seen zero evidence that suggests patients will recover pre surgery athletic abilities
I mean 0.
I have never seen evidence that even 1 patient has recovered 100% of their athletic abilities as determined by actual testing
None
Quote from: TIBIKE200 on March 28, 2016, 10:55:30 PMTell that to Lumier and the other ex Catagni patients I have spoken to who all lengthened between 7-8cm
I think I'll take the word of a top orthopedic surgeon who has seen hundreds of follow up cases over your
complete lack of evidence.
Quote from: theuprising on March 28, 2016, 11:02:31 PMI think I'll take the word of a top orthopedic surgeon who has seen hundreds of follow up cases over your
complete lack of evidence.
Funny thing is that I am doing the same
Quote from: TIBIKE200 on March 28, 2016, 10:55:30 PMTell that to Lumier and the other ex Catagni patients I have spoken to who all lengthened between 7-8cm
The only running that has been seen that was close to normal was OBG who did 6cm on femur, shyshy looked OK at 7.5cm but not really natural. Not surprising that you didn't post supporting video for your claims. That's not a personal attack as everyone on here wants to justify their preselected lengthening amount.
permanent effects of LL:
- sexual attractiveness
- respect from your peers
- more likelihood to climb the corporate ladder
- 'leadership skills'
- 'confidence'
I'd like to get an overall increase of 2", which on top of 1.5" boots and 0.7" lifts would bring me to an even 6'. Would I still have these problems if I went 1" (2.54cm exactly) on both femur and tibia? I don't want to go too far with limb lengthening, since my wingspan is around 5'9".
From what you guys are saying, I would be able to do this without much in the way of complications. Has anyone tried combining rGH and/or IGF-1 injections with limb lengthening to increase recovery/promote faster soft tissue production?
(I can't touch my toes and am not flexible, my lumbar region doesn't bend, if that makes a difference)
Everyone here wants to LL to much and maybe your not even able to do 5cm on YOUR bone segment the longer your legs are the better it might be to do for you. People who look great and like models have to eat diets no one wants to eat and take drugs to stay thin don't be shocked if your good looking and you have to get hooked on pain killers like most people are or on Xanax.
Quote from: asfastaslight on June 30, 2016, 11:37:55 PMEveryone here wants to LL to much and maybe your not even able to do 5cm on YOUR bone segment the longer your legs are the better it might be to do for you. People who look great and like models have to eat diets no one wants to eat and take drugs to stay thin don't be shocked if your good looking and you have to get hooked on pain killers like most people are or on Xanax.
Lol, ok.
Thanks for sharing.
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