I very very highly recommend not telling people about the procedure. While the person you tell may be cool with the fact that you did LL, that person might tell someone else you know about it and that other person might not be cool with it. Almost in every diary where people told others, they later regret it when it comes biting them in the ass. Personally, I had friends who were really against LL when I told them about the surgery before I got it. And upon my research on LL, I found other non-LL forums where almost everyone was ridiculing a patient who did LL. I think people's true opinions come out when they can hide behind an internet username. Ever since then, I knew that not everyone is cool with cosmetic surgery. Since you don't know their reactions, it's best not to tell them about the surgery.
It's possible that the people you told just happen to be the few who are cool with it. But it's also possible that they just didn't tell how they really felt about it to your face, since you're in a wheelchair. There's still a stigma around cosmetic surgery. Just pick up any tabloid and you'd see how much they criticize celebs for getting plastic surgery.
But then again, it's your choice. Just don't say that nobody warned you.
Quadrilateral Lengthening with Dr. Paley
People talk about people everyday. It's part of life. Worst case scenario; people talk negatively about me behind my back.
I'm still going to be inches taller than I was. Haters are going to hate. I respect everyone's opinion on this matter so sorry for pushing my opinion on others but I won't live a lie because people might make fun of me for improving myself.
You are aiming for 6.5 cm on tibias? What is your goal for the femur? I was originally under the impression that you will be doing 5 cm in each segment.
Quote from: Iamready on December 08, 2015, 05:06:02 PMPeople talk crap about people everyday. It's part of life. Worst case scenario; people talk negatively about me behind my back.
I'm still going to be inches taller than I was. Haters are going to hate. I respect everyone's opinion on this matter so sorry for pushing my opinion on others but I won't live a lie because people might make fun of me for improving myself.
Personally, I worry about if a girl I'm dating doesn't like the idea of LL and then I lose a potential wife because of it. In the minds of people who never suffered from height discrimination, some think that doing the procedure is crazy. So they associate "crazy" with the LL patients. Knowing that risk, I keep the LL a secret to myself. I don't see much gain in telling people about it. I only see mostly potential losses.
It's all good brother. Like I said, I respect your decision. My opinion is not for everyone but at this point in my life i'm comfortable with telling people. It may change in the future and i'll let you guys know how it goes when all my lengthening and healing is done and i'm dating. We'll see how the girls take it. I'd be glad to share that experience with people.
I think you shouldn't make the decision of whether to talk about LL with a partner right now. Wait until you've found said partner, and depending on how she is you can choose to tell her or not.
Hi Iamready, I have been reading your diary closely - it's very helpful! I am going to be in West Palm Beach on Dec 16 - 17 for my consultation with Dr. Paley. Do you think I could meet with you and see how you are doing?
Dragon PM me your number i'd be glad to meet.
here are last Friday's x-rays and a pic of in flats which when all is said dine is all i will wear. there will be a bonfire for all my boots and lifts and everyone is invited.
looking good!
great to see some callus on the x-ray.
nice shoes!
when are you thinking of doing the femurs?
Thanks Femurs are in Feb once the Tibs are done.
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