Should I forget the idea of LL?

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Guys I'm so afraid.. and so lost with thoughts

I used to look up to the surgery.. I saw it as hope, I saw it as a way to fix this

But now, Overlooking the dangerous permanent effects of Limb Lengthening, I am scared.
I mean, we all look to it so desperately, thinking it will solve everything.
But little do we know that our opinions will change around 10 years laters..

There are many serious side effects.. They're all listed in another topic by "Uppland"
Please check it out before making a decision.

But to list a few, LL Could lead to:
- nerve damage (numbness, altered sensation, painful supersensitivity (from neuromas formations),
- paralysis, or reduced motor function or response times, especially in high level sports);
- pain and stiffness from internal trauma and scarring;

And so much more..

No matter how good the doc, These things have a tendency of happening
Each has a low probability of happening, But all together, There's a good chance that one of 'em will happen to you..

I really want to undergo this surgery..
But taking a serious look at these side effects, I'm scared to death..
I don't know what to do, or what decision to make..

please help me..

I heard that doing under 5 cm's would lead to basically no side effects.. is that true?

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You guys have very good points

@Paco1
I'm 5'6 1/2 (168 / 169 )
Barely making it to 5'7..

@giorgi98
Very good point

@onemorefoot
I'm just 5'6 1/2.. Idk if that's really short but I know it's below average for sure.. And however short or not short the height may be, It has impacted my life greatly.. I mean, my life literally consists of school, studies, and staying home taking care of 3 aquariums. No social life whatsoever because of my insecurity.. (and yes, I do see a therapist. Have been for a year now)

@Body Builder
You have no idea how eager I was to undergo the surgery when I found out about it last year.
and I accepted to risk it without hesitation
I was prepared for the pain, the long waiting period, and the risks.

I don't have unreal expectations.. I just want to make up for the fact that I was meant to be of average height.. atleast in my country.
Just to know i'm not "short" was all I was looking for..
I definitely don't want to go for 6 ft whatsoever..
If I even manage to get to 5'8 i'm happy with it, because that's where I was meant to be.

Now I don't know if I'm short in anyone's opinion, although I have been called short numerous times by literally everyone in my life.
Hell, I even met family members that went "Oh you're still so small, why haven't you grown?"

Do you think 5'6 1/2 is short?
Do you think the surgery would be worth it?
even if I were to only do it for less that 6 cm's?
I'm willing to accept all the risks and pain with no hesitation ONLY If I know it's worth it for sure..

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Thanks for replying everyone

I will give myself some more time to think and reflect on it.

But all your opinions are greatly appreciated