I don't really know.. I've got this obsession with height and size I guess.. If I could be I'd be about 7ft and 200kg
I have friends who train and compete in strongman and one of them is currently 16th under 105kg they've all recommended I get involved as I seem to be naturally strong and I've already got a big frame..
Part of it is seeing guys like Brian shaw and Hafthor bjorrnson and wanting to be even bigger and stronger one day. I'm already bigger then a lot of strongmen and I think with shoes on etc and an extra few stone I'd be about the same size as Brian shaw.. think I've just got into this obsession of being bigger then everyone else. The fact one leg is abit shorter then the other got me looking at this surgery then my legs being so short for my height too just sort of set it off..
I'm wanting 9cm on my tibs I think. Would give me about a 34/35 inside leg at 6ft11 so would be a normal leg length for that size I think..
Quote from: Adam.bax on December 24, 2015, 01:49:56 PMI don't really know.. I've got this obsession with height and size I guess.. If I could be I'd be about 7ft and 200kg
I have friends who train and compete in strongman and one of them is currently 16th under 105kg they've all recommended I get involved as I seem to be naturally strong and I've already got a big frame..
Part of it is seeing guys like Brian shaw and Hafthor bjorrnson and wanting to be even bigger and stronger one day. I'm already bigger then a lot of strongmen and I think with shoes on etc and an extra few stone I'd be about the same size as Brian shaw.. think I've just got into this obsession of being bigger then everyone else. The fact one leg is abit shorter then the other got me looking at this surgery then my legs being so short for my height too just sort of set it off..
I'm wanting 9cm on my tibs I think. Would give me about a 34/35 inside leg at 6ft11 so would be a normal leg length for that size I think..
You don't want 9cm on your tibs.. If you're wanting to get into strongman comps and put size/strength on your legs, I'd stick to your fibias. Tibias are harder to recover, they have a lot of intricacies involving flexion of your feet etc. You need a strong achilles and ankles for flexion which is vital for bodybuilding/powerlifting.
@Adam: wanting 9cm on your tibias shows a lack of reading and is generally an awful idea. You will probably need achilles tendon released. Imagine the possibility of having ankle pain for the rest of your life.
@Deads: 'fibia' -- new medical term or did you make this word up? Seen you refer to this non-existent bone over 9000 times.. it's the femur bro. Seeing you as well spoken man, I am here to save you and boost your credibility.
My surgeon did a Q&A where he mentioned the risks of lengthening too much.
"Problems would be expected if one goes beyond the currently recommended limits [6 cm] - excessive lengthening could cause inflammation in the muscles, which in turn could result in fibrosis, and reduction in function in the long term."
Just something to consider.
Quote from: PatientZero on December 25, 2015, 12:37:51 AM @Deads: 'fibia' -- new medical term or did you make this word up? Seen you refer to this non-existent bone over 9000 times.. it's the femur bro. Seeing you as well spoken man, I am here to save you and boost your credibility.
Haha omg PatientZero... Why has no one pointed this out until now? I don't know why I've been calling it fibia on here. I say femur at work... That's completely blown my mind.
Quote from: Deads on December 25, 2015, 02:22:13 AMHaha omg PatientZero... Why has no one pointed this out until now? I don't know why I've been calling it fibia on here. I say femur at work... That's completely blown my mind.
I would like it noted for the record that I pointed it out. In this thread
http://www.limblengtheningforum.com/index.php?topic=2999.msg46187#msg46187
You're welcome
Quote from: KiloKAHN on December 25, 2015, 12:38:07 AMMy surgeon did a Q&A where he mentioned the risks of lengthening too much.
"Problems would be expected if one goes beyond the currently recommended limits [6 cm] - excessive lengthening could cause inflammation in the muscles, which in turn could result in fibrosis, and reduction in function in the long term."
Just something to consider.
in theory, is there such a safe "cut-off" ? even doing just 1cm should cause some amount of fibrosis and reduction in function in the long term right?
Quote from: theuprising on December 25, 2015, 02:46:14 AMI would like it noted for the record that I pointed it out. In this thread
http://www.limblengtheningforum.com/index.php?topic=2999.msg46187#msg46187
You're welcome
Well that's embarrassing.....
Thank-you PatientZero AND theuprising for looking out for me.. Has anyone else tried to fill me in on my ignorance? If so, you can cash in your thanks now.
Quote from: SAD on December 25, 2015, 04:51:27 AMin theory, is there such a safe "cut-off" ? even doing just 1cm should cause some amount of fibrosis and reduction in function in the long term right?
Everyone will react differently, that's why a holistic approach is required with this surgery. But, when you cross the 5cm mark, every cm you do or don't do will count more towards recovery. Think of a rubber band in its original form. Now stretch it so that its moderately tight. Each cm you stretch after this point will magnify its tightness, where as, the first few centimetres would have been easy to achieve because you had slack to work with.
Might have to stick with 5cm then..
I'd prefer to not have as much of an increase and still be able to use my legs effectively.. I just want a length where I feel my legs are appropriate for my height and 5cm would still give me a 33" inside leg so I can still shop in normal shops easy enough. I do often feel my legs are abit too short but I don't think I'll end up needing mega length to make a difference.
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