What's your best excuse for dissapearing for LL??

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I like the bow leg, because it actually explains some amount of height increase, you can say you fixed your posture which was really bad and wore the adjustable brace to correct bow leg while you were studying interstate, generally doing self-improvement etc.

If you can work on or change other aspects of yourself you have always wanted to then the height kind of gets noticed less. I have lost like 20kg of fat, quite smoking, whitened teeth, massively improved wardrobe, started bodybuilding and completel changed my hair  in the last year - so much has changed appearance wise, that yeah whenever I see family next it will be pat of a broader narrative of just self-improvement, resolving long standing health issues such as the "bow leg" etc.

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Quote from: vincentfreeman on September 22, 2022, 07:55:32 PMI like the bow leg, because it actually explains some amount of height increase, you can say you fixed your posture which was really bad and wore the adjustable brace to correct bow leg while you were studying interstate, generally doing self-improvement etc.

Bow leg indeed  Explains all 😛😛

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Just say bow leg or rotational deformity.

Also try not to “disappear” if you can avoid it. Lengthening from home and maintaining your social life/daily routine is a million times easier. Most of the people who went of the grid for 6 months seem to be suffering psychologically  by the end of the process.

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I really dont get how you can have a social life through this process when you cant walk normally.  I would like for there to be a way though.

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People are going to notice you’re taller when you come back.

And like, you’re getting this surgery because you want them too

So why lie? Just tell them.

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I completely understand not wanting to tell people you had a cosmetic surgery, particularly as a man, and one this intense so I don't really agree that you have to tell them. I think a medical/bs deformity type reason is the way to go. I am more fussed about you limiting the amount you lengthen because you are banking on a smaller amount meaning on no one noticing while your gait, etc. recovers which seems a bit optimistic and wasteful especially if they do notice in the end. As for whether you ignore social circle that depends on you as an individual and how much that is a factor in your life ( I personally don't really need a social circle/care what they think other than family).

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Quote from: vincentfreeman on September 24, 2022, 05:27:30 AMI completely understand not wanting to tell people you had a cosmetic surgery, particularly as a man, and one this intense so I don't really agree that you have to tell them. I think a medical/bs deformity type reason is the way to go. I am more fussed about you limiting the amount you lengthen because you are banking on a smaller amount meaning on no one noticing while your gait, etc. recovers which seems a bit optimistic and wasteful especially if they do notice in the end. As for whether you ignore social circle that depends on you as an individual and how much that is a factor in your life ( I personally don't really need a social circle/care what they think other than family).

Lengthening 14cm is too much bro

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I am not saying to lengthen more or less - just that the reason should be for you not other people. Lengthen as much as you deem safe, a good trade-off of aesthetic and potential for recovery, etc. more that I think choosing to lengthen just 5-6 cm  in the hope people don't notice doesn't make sense to me, if it was for recovery reasons or safety I would totally understand. Just my two cents anyways

P.s should add that I don't want to sound like I am encouraging or suggesting @lessthanavg lengthen more, I was just questioning other people noticing  being the reason behind the amount. At the end of the day the best and safest amount to lengthen is 0cm and every cm after that is additional risk, money, time, recovery and possibility of complications down the road. I am sure they have thought it through and have their reasoning.

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I hear what you're saying but 2 inches (5CM) is still massive.  Going from 5'7 to 5'9 is a game changer (Im over 5'7 so I would really be like 5'9.25) and I know its all I need while having a good recovery.  When I walk around in boots I'm not even 5'9 and I feel completely different. This amount will for sure cure my height dysphoria.  And its a nice bonus that I wont be a lightning rod for people talking about me and can recover quickly.  Its also important to me that I get this over with and move on with life as fast as possible.  Im early 30's and by the time I get the rods out and the scars under control Ill be maybe 33.5-34.  I cannot tell you how much I'm dreading not being in a relationship for 1.5-2 years.  Im not going to start something with someone with this huge interruption.  Every CM you go extends this.  I would maybe consider 6CM but that would be my absolute max and ill likely be sticking with 5.

If I was seriously short like 5'5 I would just announce it and go ham.  But Im short-ish and dont feel like I need that much.

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I honestly dont know what to think at this point if 2 inches will be easily noticed or not.  Everyone has a different opinion.