It is finally my time to get LL done.
Tomorrow I will be getting LON with Monorail on my Tibia with Dr. Inan in Istanbul Turkey. I checked in the hospital at 3 PM today and am awaiting my surgery that is scheduled for 8:00 AM tomorrow. I am kind of nervous but have thought about it a lot and have tried to prepare mentally the best I could.
I hope this diary can help other people with there decision. Dr. Inan I felt was the best choice for me as the facilities are top notch and I felt his personality was very similar to mine. I also feel that Turkey is a relatively stable country both economically and politically which makes me feel more secure. The only thing that made me apprehensive was the lack of patient experiences and diaries. However that is why I am calling myself Trailblazer because I will be the first diary of his using LON on Tibia:) (ChrisIsaak/Upinthesky was the first diary on here as he did Fitbone on his femur so he is the real pioneer.) ChrisIsaak/Upinthesky has helped me a lot with the whole process so I have him to thank for helping me get here.
I don't plan on posting pictures as I do not want anyone to know who I am, like most of the people on the forums, but maybe I can post a few of the hospital. I am going to be living in an apartment about 30 minutes away from the hospital. The apartment is probably nicer than my house which I never thought I would be able to have during LL. The only thing that sucks is there is no one to socialize with or take care of me. I think I will be able to manage though as 6 months is not that long and hopefully I will be done by then and on my way home. I, also like everyone else, am just ready to be taller and go on with life. I am only doing this surgery once and than hopefully I never visit the forum again and forget about it! 
I am 22 years old and am currently a student at a University in the United States.
Height: Morning: 5'7" (170 cm)
Evening: 5'6.25" (168.3 cm)
Wingspan: 5'8.5" (173.99 cm)
Weight: 150 pounds
Goal: 5-8 cm (Would be ecstatic with 8 but would be very happy with 6 or 7 as well, would kind of be disappointed with 5cm. I might be one of those guys that really wants a certain number haha)
I don't really know what else to write about. Hopefully, I can answer anyones questions and for the people that are also going through this journey maybe we can help each other get through it. I am also an avid football fan (that is american football) so feel free to talk about that on here as much as possible! lol. I will be posting the same information on both forums as I really think that both forums have helped me immensely and I would love to be able to give back a little bit.
Hopefully all goes well, wish me luck!
TrailBlazer LON Tibia - Dr. Muharrem Inan
Cool! Hope you have a successful LL journey.
How much are you paying for rent on that apartment that's nicer than your house? 
All the best buddy!
Dr.Inan does seem like a very good choice and you are his first LON patient so your diary will be interesting.
Since you are in Turkey, a nation obsessed with soccer, you may switch interest from american football to actual football 
Haha I kind of an interest in soccer since the world cup but it would be hard to beat American Football. I probably need to educate myself more on it.
I am paying about $7,700 for six months for the rent and then I also have to pay for Wifi. It maybe isn't quite as nice as my house, actually it is my parents house lol, but it is definitely not too big of a step down.
Wish you the best of luck. Do you know how long the operating procedure will take?
Frihet
Wow. Really nice to have another DR.Inan diari . Good luck with the surgery
good luck trail blazer
just remember pain is temporary, height is forever lol
apparently the first weeks will be the hardest
Thanks for all the support. Yeah I am nervous about the first couple of weeks, I heard they suck. I never really was much of a tough guy so at least the pain will toughen me up haha. In all seriousness, I am focused and will do whatever it takes to get my goal.
@Frihet I am not sure how long the surgery will take. I will let you know tomorrow!
Good luck man
Why are you staying there for 6 months? I thought for 8cms you'd only need 4 months tops to lengthen for LON?
How much are externals only? And what are you doing regarding food, are you going to be buying groceries and cooking by yourself?
I dont think you mentioned the price, so how much are you paying for the operation?
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