what is the safest amount of lengthening to be able to run/play sports again

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Sweden, at what age do you believe doing tibias becomes too risky, because of the risks of mal union, nonunion, and such?

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Around 55+ years.

There are 67 year old seniors that has done 4,5cm. They were terrified to have a small coffin at their funeral.

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Around 55+ years.

There are 67 year old seniors that has done 4,5cm. They were terrified to have a small coffin at their funeral.

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Quote from: Sweden on December 06, 2017, 11:11:51 PMAround 55+ years.

There are 67 year old seniors that has done 4,5cm. They were terrified to have a small coffin at their funeral.

Well, that's great to hear. Thank you for the reply. The risks of non-union increase with age and I'm afraid I do know how much time I really have to do LL without risking that a lot. Not worried about the aches, running or early arthritis as I see those as the price to pay to get taller. Only really worried about forms of embolism & non-union, and being able to walk normally again.

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I honestly think that if done correctly and risk free I think best thing to do is go with a Dr that either cost a bit or is a specialist in the department of 'LL because remember like anything you pay for what you get I.E if you buy a more expensive pair of shoes they last longer.

You see it sounds a bit silly to compare something like that but like I said above you get what you pay for so if you want good results and get good recovery to be able to play/compete in sports at a non professional level them pay higher don't do 'LL on the cheap especially if your doing both femur and tibula.

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Quote from: Sweden on December 06, 2017, 11:11:51 PMAround 55+ years.

There are 67 year old seniors that has done 4,5cm. They were terrified to have a small coffin at their funeral.

hahahaha, man you have awesome sense of humor

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I did 7,5cm on femurs two years ago and I'm running 5k and playing volleyball just fine without any pains at all

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Quote from: Antonio on December 11, 2017, 10:20:12 PMI did 7,5cm on femurs two years ago and I'm running 5k and playing volleyball just fine without any pains at all

thats awesome to hear how long did it take to recover and do you think if i did 2 surgeries 5 cm on both tibula and femurs i could recover and play sports fine again also glad to hear your doing good after surgery

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Quote from: Mcooley828 on December 11, 2017, 10:23:28 PMthats awesome to hear how long did it take to recover and do you think if i did 2 surgeries 5 cm on both tibula and femurs i could recover and play sports fine again also glad to hear your doing good after surgery

From the time I finished lengthening till being able to jog slowly on the beach was about 1 year. Sure if there are no serious complications like non-union or fractures you could do that, but don't worry if you are young fit and healthy and go to a good doctor you should be fine. Just give yourself time and work hard.

I have a diary where I detail mostly my post lengthening recovery