Hello,
I can't believe I'm saying this but, I might actually consider getting Limb Lengthening.
Rather than getting this for cosmetic purposes, I'm considering this because since a young age I've always wanted to be in the U.S. ceremonial guard, and discovered that the minimum height is 6'ft with possible height waivers. If I ever want to come close to this goal without seriously killing myself, I'm shooting for a 5 inch height gain that can potentially boost my chances of getting accepted (they take waivers). Of course, this will also drastically affect my fitness which is another major concern I have that I want to ask some users on here for their opinions about.
So, if someone would be willing to give me information on my inquiry that would be greatly appreciated.
Quick Screenshot of US Ceremonial Guard Height Requirements as Outlined in their policy.
Possibly Limb Lengthening for US Honor Guard Height Requirements?
Quote from: TrueSpartan on April 17, 2016, 06:02:06 AM2 years of recovery and struggle, maybe more.
Okay, how about fitness implications? How will this affect jogging, push ups, sprinting, hiking, swimming, etc.
Double post,
added some content to give you an idea of what I had in mind.
Quote from: LLCaptain on April 17, 2016, 06:44:56 AMSo does 99% of the people on this forum, and only 1% follow through. Search "TIBIKE200" 
Assuming you're a young guy in the armed services, meaning you make zero money, it'll take you forever to save enough for 2 surgeries and take the time off to recover. Maybe after 10 years, when you've gained 5 inches and have permanent knee pain, you might not have the physical capacity or desire to be a ceremonial guard anymore.
My 2 cents.
US Navy starting pay for E-1s is around $1,700 USD monthly.
Quote from: Lgazer on April 17, 2016, 11:15:26 PMOf course you would be affected athletically. It's not worth doing CLL for US Honor Guard!!!! WTF!!!
The point is, this surgery is not for cosmetic reasons. I'm not doing this because I feel uncomfortable about myself, depressed, or desire height simply because I think it looks better. I want to do this because, without the necessary height standards, I simply CAN NOT be in the honor guard. It's simple really.
All I honestly want to do is gather some information from people here on here who are athletic after their surgeries to give me some insight on how they think I could fair through physical fitness standards if this is something I really wanted to do.
Quote from: Penguinn on April 18, 2016, 04:05:05 PMIt'll cost you about a year's pay of what you would make there(you said 1.7K a month) assuming you go to a cheap doctor not in US or Europe. 5 inches will definitely take a toll on your physical abilities and about 2 years to fully recover.
What if you do all of this and you're not physically fit enough and you don't get accepted? There's a big chance that could happen.
I'm confused, doesn't LL injury heal overtime? or is this damage actually permanent?
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