Tight hamstrings

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Hey

I’m considering femur lengthening.  My problem is that I have incredibly tight hamstrings.  I’ve never been able to touch my toes.  If I tried the tips of my fingers would be 6 inches from my toes. The surgeon I saw in consultation (a reputable one in the US) didn’t seem too concerned.  I want to get the maximum possible lengthening. Just having difficulty imagining how that can be possible with such tight hamstrings. 

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Hey InFullStryde!

Thanks for your response.  I'm glad to see someone with similar flexibility issues not having that limit their lengthening.  I wouldn't want to go through all of this (money and time) only to be told I can only get 1 or 2 inches.  I'm also in my mid thirties so I'm not sure how much extra stretch I can get out of my hamstrings at this stage.  It's good to know that over 3-4 months you were able to get fully stretched.  I'm gonna get on that.  Unlike you I didn't skip any leg days.   Just never stretched. Lol

BTW, I notice that you said you're aiming for a minimum 3.5 inches.  The surgeon I saw said the max I could aim for was 8 cm (3.1 inches) with the PRECICE 2 device. Who are you with?  I saw Paley.  Also do you mind sharing your pre-CLL height?

Cheers
Jay

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Thanks InFullStryde!!  That's awesome to hear of your gains.  Any regrets?  Were the first couple of weeks absolutely brutal? Is it much better now?

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Hey 6'2_dream, Thanks for your post.  It's good to hear from other people that this isn't a big deal and to prepare ahead of time.  When I bar bell squat I put small plates under my heels to take a bit off the hamstrings.  It's time to stretch.