Is it possible to lengthen 3-4 cm and still retain my athletic ability to such a degree that I would not notice the difference 3 years post-op?
These are the activities I do: Sprinting, swimming, bodybuilding, cycling and skiing.
Note that I do not compete in any of these so a slight decrease in performance is acceptable as long as I can still execute these with no issue.
I would go with Dr. Guichet and my timeframe before returning to everyday life would be 6 months from the date of surgery at most.
These outcomes would be unacceptable to me:
-Being unable to walk properly after 6 months.
-Long term decrease in athletic function that noticeably impacts said activities and/or my everyday life.
What do you think, can it be done or should I forget about lengthening?
I understand that no individual process is alike but I would like your opinions nevertheless.
What do you guys think, can I lengthen 3-4 cm and recover completely?
Quote from: Deads on January 07, 2016, 12:33:06 AMYep, go for it.. Your lengthening would be done in under a month with Guichet... At least do the 4cm! All that money for 3cm is just ridiculous.. I say do 4.5cm so that you can be 6 feet tall.
The average Guichet patient lengthens 4.5cm in about 28-30 days. You'll be back to normal activities quicker than anyone.
I honestly don't need more than 3 cm and I figured I would alter my body and proportions as little as possible while still going from a bit short to average.
All I want is to reach a decent normal height so I can fit in with my peers. Being tall is a luxury and I can manage without it.
Quote from: Deads on January 07, 2016, 02:23:40 AM... Dude. Is $60,000 US worth 3cm? You should get out 3cm and look at it on a tape measure. No one would be able to tell a difference. You are just attached to a number.. Just wear lifts.
You are cray cray if you spend $60000 for 3cm... And that's putting it nicely 
Yes maybe, but if I had that kind of money now I don't know what else I would spend it on.
Quote from: Peaceout on January 07, 2016, 08:20:33 AMSo you are saying you think the only way to spend 60 k is that breaking your legs and lengthening them for just 3 cm?you dont know how to spend it except using it on LL ? Thats weird.
I don't really lack anything material, guess I would invest it.
Quote from: aspirant185 on January 07, 2016, 08:25:30 AMYou should go for 6 cm. That is below average for Guichet's patients and you will still recover completely. People will not notice a thing. Guys that are 160cm lengthen 8 cm with Guichet, recover completely and get back to normal, and you who are 178 are thinking you will not recover fully? 6cm femur would be way less than 20% for you. I honestly think below 5 cm, in any case, it is not worth it. If you just wanna do 4cm, go and do 4cm with Mitkovic for 10 k euro
6 cm would mean that a complete recovery is unlikely, also my proportions would not look good. I've put thouhgt into this and 4 cm is the most I would do, 3 cm the least.
Quote from: Peaceout on January 07, 2016, 08:57:47 AMWhat do you mean exactly by saying 5-6 cm wont look good proportionally
I think it's self-explanatory really. Or could you be a bit more concrete?
Quote from: Peaceout on January 07, 2016, 10:07:30 AMI meant what you dont like about your body when you try 5 -6-7 cms.Your upper body?your arms?your femur/tibia proportions?
Because i still insist 3 cm is not worth
It's not really necessary to get specific, I will say that the effect can be mitigated by building muscle. Besides i'd rather be 181-182 and more proportionate than 183-184 and less.
My starting proportions are also unfortunate, small wingspan, normal inseam and thin build. I also place a lot more value on looks than I think anyone else on this forum and I'm a bit obsessive about it I guess.
You guys think I should refrain from it all then?
Perhaps that would be best, I would have liked a small gain, a relatively quich recovery and then to forget about the ordeal but I suppose that might be unrealistic. I would spend the money if I had it that doesn't concern me much, however my health and my time I consider almost priceless.
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