I'm sharing/reflecting I don't expect a reply, reassurance or validation but I’m going to be honest because I think this forum desrves honesty: it is such a valuable thing for short people considering lengthening. Also, hardly any older people do this yet I am older. So, here is a slightly different perspective: I’m quite scared. I handed in my notice & quit my pension scheme & I’m having panic attacks because all was accepted and so now I’m leaving a job where I had respect & status (deserved, or not) since 1988. People I love/like/respect told me I should stay. They don’t know the reason I’m quitting is because I want to lengthen and I will not tell them. They would be horrified. Even so, they have already replaced me (fair enough). So, I jumped & now the current has taken me & I have lost control… this is not easy. Sorry. I don’t ventilate usually but this is why this forum is so great because I can, amongst peers who know where I am coming from… this is a really big step but just the first of many changes. I'm glad I can get this off my chest without being judged++ I might delete this after a few days if it seems naff when I re-read it. Surely other people must have felt this?
Revealing feelings, being scared, doing it anyway....
Being scared considering what type of surgery you will be going through is absolutly okay.
Keep cool and try to control it and be realistic about your goals.
Best of luck man.
Come on man, I'm sure the status and respect at work was deserved! Don't put yourself down, you seem like a good guy.
Did you say which doctor? I probably missed it. Guichet? When?
Thanks for sharing how you feel, and good luck.
Praying for you man.
It must be difficult for you to walk with balls so big.
Best of luck!!!
Thx guys. Things seem better after sleeping on it.
Eyes on the prize...
Salameh in Oct, CCMidwest.
Quote from: paddy10tellys on July 01, 2016, 05:25:26 AMThx guys. Things seem better after sleeping on it.
Eyes on the prize...
Salameh in Oct, CCMidwest.
More for my curiosity than anything, but why did you quit your job this soon before October?
I'm not actually finishing until sept 6th. I have given notice to quit in order to retire to get my occupational pension. I work in the UK NHS. The process takes three months. I will get a lump sum. That's how I will pay for the LL. I'll start working again when I've recovered.
Good for you man, I did something similar as you and I don't regret it one bit. Just have the mentality that you will meet any challenge head-on
Hi paddy10tellys
I think being scared is absolutely normal in front of this type of surgery. Especially you are also sacrificing a lot for it. That is really determination and bravery. I will be scared when the time is coming to me. Just from now on, try to be ready for LL.
Wish you the best of luck!
By the way, can I ask you your age? no need to be accurate and just a rough range could be good enough for me, since I am also old. But I still need to wait for my time.
I'm 56 years young Ghostfish... & I've still got my own teeth!
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