Quote from: ape on January 09, 2020, 06:18:56 PMWhy do people just do only femur or tibia? Wouldn't you look a lot more proportional if you do both? I understand time and money is a concern but you're doing LL anyways so might as well do it right. Comparing the two, which is longer to do?
In my opinion, you yourself answered this question
Some ppl can't even get through the first one let alone the second. For many, the mental hurdle is the hardest then its the physical. Sometimes the first surgery changes whatever perception the person had before and they don't feel the need to go for a second one. Why would you already decide on both if you haven't done any, you could waste alot of money and time chasing the thought of being taller and taller, and never getting to live your life, which would be very stupid. 5-6 years living and walking worse than anybody's grandpa would after 2 successive surgeries one after another. You should only decide after you know what it is like and what you can give up.
For me - i can just insert a small 2 inch shoe lift and achieve my tibia lengthening. Aint nobody going to throw me out to the wolves for boosting my self 2 inches lol
Did you mean "snowpieRcer"?
Quote from: OverrideYourGenetics on May 05, 2020, 07:10:38 AMDid you mean "snowpieRcer"?
Great movie by Oscar winning bong joom ho. Anyways how you doing. You're the only one to do a quadrilateral lengthening diary with an American doctor on this forum OYG, hopefully you're recovering well. Please update is with your process good sir 🙏 do you still get shin splints after a minute of running
I wanted to do both tibia and femur at first so I started off with tibia in India. A total of 7cm. My goal was around 6cm and I should have stayed with that.
I had severe ballerina and got x-legs which I didn’t like. Ballerina is gone(it’s been 7 years now) and x-legs have improved a lot. Still a little little twist in my left leg but it’s getting better since I’ve been seriously hitting the gym.
I would like 4cm on my femurs just bc the height really boost your confidence and it will even out your proportions(except your wingspan but barely anyone really cares.)
I’m turning 40 now and I’ve achieved my former pro athlete level. It was like going through hell getting to this level again.
I still do the splits and can put my forehead to my knees when my legs are straight.
My hamstring is really tight so I have to work a little on it for 5-10 minutes every day.
I compete in the highest level and I’ve beaten top ranked opponent all over the world.
I’m happier than ever and get a lot more attention from women now.
I can’t do my femurs and be away from my great life I’ve worked so hard to achieve.
Even if I did only 4cm the down time would be more than a year, maybe 2.
I earn way more money now and couldn’t afford being away from work 2 years. It’s just too much money to say “no” to.
I’m not shutting any doors. MAYBE in 5-7 years if things look different then and I need a little break from being a competitive athlete. It really takes a toll on your body working out 2/3 times a day, fasting and running 5 times/week.
At the last physical checkup I was 180,8cm tall. Yes, I stretched as much as I could. =D
~185cm tall would be soooo nice though. 
Quote from: Sweden on May 05, 2020, 10:35:22 AMI wanted to do both tibia and femur at first so I started off with tibia in India. A total of 7cm. My goal was around 6cm and I should have stayed with that.
I had severe ballerina and got x-legs which I didn’t like. Ballerina is gone(it’s been 7 years now) and x-legs have improved a lot. Still a little little twist in my left leg but it’s getting better since I’ve been seriously hitting the gym.
I would like 4cm on my femurs just bc the height really boost your confidence and it will even out your proportions(except your wingspan but barely anyone really cares.)
I’m turning 40 now and I’ve achieved my former pro athlete level. It was like going through hell getting to this level again.
I still do the splits and can put my forehead to my knees when my legs are straight.
My hamstring is really tight so I have to work a little on it for 5-10 minutes every day.
I compete in the highest level and I’ve beaten top ranked opponent all over the world.
I’m happier than ever and get a lot more attention from women now.
I can’t do my femurs and be away from my great life I’ve worked so hard to achieve.
Even if I did only 4cm the down time would be more than a year, maybe 2.
I earn way more money now and couldn’t afford being away from work 2 years. It’s just too much money to say “no” to.
I’m not shutting any doors. MAYBE in 5-7 years if things look different then and I need a little break from being a competitive athlete. It really takes a toll on your body working out 2/3 times a day, fasting and running 5 times/week.
At the last physical checkup I was 180,8cm tall. Yes, I stretched as much as I could. =D
~185cm tall would be soooo nice though.
Glad to hear that everything worked nicely for you and very helpful to see the longer term outcome. I am a bit younger than you (27) and still balancing between lost time (and earnings) from work VS future benefits/ reward from CLL. Thank you.
Quote from: ghkid2019 on May 05, 2020, 08:13:11 AMGreat movie by Oscar winning bong joom ho. Anyways how you doing. You're the only one to do a quadrilateral lengthening diary with an American doctor on this forum OYG, hopefully you're recovering well. Please update is with your process good sir 🙏 do you still get shin splints after a minute of running
I got my rods out and wrote an update in my diary.
Quote from: OverrideYourGenetics on October 02, 2020, 08:30:23 AMI got my rods out and wrote an update in my diary.
Hi OYG,
Do you have an update for October? How are you feeling now?
-brondo
The real answer is that the amount that most people want to gain doesn't really lend itself to the quadrilateral surgery, it's more expensive, and it's more difficult.
The easiest way to get the maximal amount of gain in stature is by bilateral femurs. Faster healing, "safer" limits, etc.
The other aspect of it is that this is that quadrilateral (and LL in general) is an expensive surgery. Most of the people who can afford it are in advanced age (mid-late 30s+), with a minority of rich kids and dedicated young savers. Recovery/PT for quad surgery is not easy, and generally the people who can afford the quad are overall less suited to deal with the PT process.
It's my (uneducated) opinion that simultaneous quad surgery is ideal when you're:
1. Young (early 30s at latest in good physical shape)
2. Looking for moderate gains (<8cm total, and even this is probably pushing it); even Paley puts a limit of 4cm for each segment when doing simultaneous/2 weeks apart quad surgery IIRC.
3. Looking to retain pre-LL athleticism/biomechanics/proportions. It makes most sense for this use case, as it gives you the option to retain your femur/tibia ratios.
Otherwise, you are better off just getting femurs or 1 year apart quad surgery.
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