Hi Unicorn, I've been avidly following your diary and I'm so gutted this has happened to you. I'm a fellow 5'2-er, and even to woman height absolutely matters, even if you have everything else in life. Doing one leg at a time now does seem like a good option, but I can't help but wonder how it would affect your walking?!
Keep us updated, we're all here for moral support!
Sorry for your troubles. I had issues too that set me back a few extra months. But unlike Paley at least Guichet is not making you pay out of pocket for the fix.
Quote from: mrmayor on August 18, 2016, 02:06:50 PMUnicorn, you're 162cm right now? Did i read that correctly? that's 5'4" ... i have to say (and I have nothing but encouragement for you), maybe you consolidate both legs now? See how you feel about being 5'4" and come back to Dr. G in a year or not at all? Just a thought.
I can only speak for myself, but I'm sure there are loads of other men on this forum reading your posts thinking: "Hmm...ex gymnast, well-read, good-writer, clear English wit...what's she doing this for? " That's one man's opinion anyway.
Mayor Mark
Hi Mayor,
That's the thing, even if I stopped today at 3.5cm gain, I'd still have to wait 3 months to redo surgery on left leg. So I might as well go all the way 
I'm doing this for me as a gift to myself because I've always done stuff for everyone else but am the harshest critic to myself. So it's really a first step to loving myself. This is why I always find myself in challenging situations like being a coxwain (the verbal abuse... 
everyday from the coach), gymnastics, mountain climbing, investment banking etc.
It's time to grow up and say, hey stop! I don't need to hate myself, I can love myself and gift myself something I've yearned all my life. Maybe from childhood, being short was the cause of my self criticism, who knows?
Something weird happened today, which will happen to all of you too! My frame got too short and I had to adjust it one notch higher. Such unexpected happiness, really. Who would have thought adjusting a stupid notch on a stupid crutch could hark so much joy?!!! 
Quote from: Penguinn on August 18, 2016, 02:19:08 PMI disagree.
Although I don't get why a 5'2 woman would want this(then again, you're a 5'9 male and you want it too) now that she has spent all that money and put in so much effort, she shouldn't go back with 3.5cms.
Rooting for you, Unicorn.
THANK YOU! Going for GOLD!!! Might as well after all that hassle and gratuitous golden showers! 
Quote from: Munchkin on August 18, 2016, 03:00:19 PMHi Unicorn, I've been avidly following your diary and I'm so gutted this has happened to you. I'm a fellow 5'2-er, and even to woman height absolutely matters, even if you have everything else in life. Doing one leg at a time now does seem like a good option, but I can't help but wonder how it would affect your walking?!
Keep us updated, we're all here for moral support!
You're right. If you can accept (spilt milk 
) it and look at the bright side of it, ain't so bad. I'll suffer less as will have one good leg to rely on.
As for shoes, ask Tom Cruise!
I get it...i really do...the the coxswain metaphor makes a lot of sense. Although doesn't the coxswain get to steer the boat?
Here's to you Unicorn and to many more notches you move up on your frame. I am headed to WPB and Paley this Sunday. Surgery next Thursday. Soon, I'll know first hand the level of dedication that many of you have described. ..
MM
@Unicorn888: You have incredible resolve, and have the community's full support. Your difficulties will pass with time and when you have 2 new legs, you'll forget all pains endured. Good luck!
@the mayor 5'9" guy with silly questions: seriously bro?
Quote from: mrmayor on August 18, 2016, 05:56:57 PMI get it...i really do...the the coxswain metaphor makes a lot of sense. Although doesn't the coxswain get to steer the boat?
Yes, cox's steer but all abuses are directed at them because they're responsible for strategies, drills, win/loss, pure focus. Also, the boat reacts a whole minute after you steer, so your brains have to adapt... while remembering infinite drill combinations, shout them out, check cadence, boat efficiency, obstacles, competitor gaps, criticize slacker rowers.... And it was the Boston/Charles river, it's so cold your butt literally freezes solid onto the seat because water splashes in, and your crew's lives depend on you as you navigate sand bars, bridges, impossible curves etc. Anyway, it's always the coxwain's fault. I'm just being defensive as boy did I suffer the cold dark weather. That's the long and short of it
Goodluck, am sure you'll be a much better less moany patient than me as you're much stronger. I'm just a little china doll with 2 broken legs.
Head of the Charles? seen many of those
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