Day 26 - Let the growing pains begin! [1.716 Centimeters Taller]
Before I go into my day....
Quote from: takura on January 29, 2019, 07:14:01 PMI find it really hard to believe how a start 5'1 man can act this positive
You could even be 5'5 and it's still a hard world out there to short people.
Quote from: Jubartt169 on January 29, 2019, 07:16:42 PMFor sure this is admirable
Guys, I really appreciate the acknowledgement. I won't go into great length about how I was able to overcome the extreme short stature; but I will say this. I decided to focus on what I had; instead of what I did not have. I shifted my obsession toward my strengths instead of obsessing on my weaknesses. This allowed me to strive despite my stature. My height never distracted me away from my desired outcomes and it allowed me to maximize potential. Having said that; I always worked hard to look nice, be smart, and well established. Here I am at this point in my life; and it struck me as a great time to "try" to change my height. Now, I know that 5'3 or 5'4 is still very short; but perspective is everything. I love my self at 5'1"; so if you put me at 5'3 or 5'4" I'm just going to smitten with joy. Regardless of what height you are or I become; it doesn't change who you are on the inside; but rather can unlock a part of you that has been suppressed. Many of us simply lack confidence and by increasing height; that confidence is unleashed. There is no doubt that being taller has its advantages. My opinion is that you get some "Free" passes" when you're taller. As a extremely short male; I had to really think about things a bit more; I had to calculate; perform due diligence on my approaches and as result, I became sharper and wiser at living life. When I see a short male out in the world that is living his life with no regrets and giving it all he has; I admire that guy. That guy is a "Warrior" and not a "Worrier". He chose to use his strengths to better his conditions rather than obsess on weakness; which always results in stalling; holding patterns; and excuses of why one "can't". We're all just fine the way we are. Our decision to increase our heights is a personal one that we make because we deserve to be taller. We've earned the opportunity to be taller. Guys if you have questions for me and the procedure please feel free to reach out. I'm enjoying getting to know each of you!
Now, as for Day 26...Guys it went well. Smooth day. Worked out upper body, Self PT by stretching all day, Worked, and Lengthened. I didn't have much pain at all while resting my legs...1 - 3 pain. However, now that I am pushing toward 1 inch; I feel the stretch of my muscle now. Don't get me wrong, I have decent range of motion, and I'm not feeling super tight; but I do feel the difference. I become a bit sore after I do the .33 lengthening each time during the day. I'm going to push the stretching in Physical Therapy. The heightening game has began!
I'll let you all know how it goes tomorrow; but so far its been an eye opening 26 days!
Best Regards,
Diary - January 2019 - In Full Stryde with Dr. Mahboubian of North Hollywood.
Hi, are you in LA right now?
Hi Cool! I'll PM you.
I have a question regarding Dr M's approach to the nail insertion. Where is he doing from? Knee or hip.
Hi Concerned Mom. It's through the Hip.
Day 27 - Journey Continues... Race to one inch [1.782 Centimeters Taller]
Greetings LL'ers. I am 7 days away from 1 inch taller. I am 32 days away from 2 inches taller and I am 57 days away from 3 inches taller. What a race it is it. A race against yourself, that is. So, I'll break down where I am at so far.
Remember that pesky left leg that had been slowing me down from the start? Well it feels good now. It's loose and I can just about bear full body weight on it. As luck would have it; it is now my "strong" right leg that is being a pest! LOL Perhaps its due to the lengthening; I am not sure; but I am feeling tight cramping like feeling near the side of the right quadriceps; near the hip flex-ers. Fortunately, it isn't a dull pain while resting. While resting my leg; I feel no pain as of now. However, some movements that require reaching over and when I try to weight bear...., some pain there. Hopefully this subsides and begins to improve. Tomorrow I start my 1st day of the outpatient physical therapy at the clinic; so I anticipate progress as they dig into my muscles with great stretches and massages. All-in-all, my path to my first inch is pretty clear. I'll get there with no issue. The all so important 2nd inch; that inch that makes this entire procedure worth it to me....ah, well that will be a grand challenge! I will push and push with all my might. The 3rd inch...well that is the bonus inch. Every little bit toward inch 3 that I can get; will be the cherry on top for me.
My pain at resting state is at a 1 - 2. I am very comfortable right now.
I am very mobile via the walker; even with the right leg cramping. I am able to bear full weight on both the left and right leg; however...my left leg is still slightly tender (remember it was having some difficulty post surgery) and my right leg is cramping...so I will not attempt unassisted steps until both of my legs are feeling great at the same time. I am stretching all day. I think for many of us; once we enter CLL; we are obsessed with stretching and exercising our legs. That's a good thing. I am careful not to push to far.
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All in all guys, I feel like the game has began. My Superbowl of increasing my height has is in full swing.....I'm just in the 1st quarter right now and It's time to rally the team and put everything we have out there on the field. I remind myself how long I have thought about this process and achieving my goal. I'm going to leave all my effort out there on the field. Win or Lose; I'm going to try my very best.
If you guys have any questions. Feel free to let me know! I'll check in tomorrow after my outpatient PT is concluded and let you know how it went.
Great update as always man, yeah when I went thru LL, my stronger leg switched back and forth between each leg. Have you been using stairs yet?
Quote from: ShortLivesMatter on January 31, 2019, 02:11:04 AMGreat update as always man, yeah when I went thru LL, my stronger leg switched back and forth between each leg. Have you been using stairs yet?
You can say that again. I'm hoping that I can have my left and right at the same time at some point here. I haven't done stairs yet. I may chance them soon!
So is the (primary) limitation of mobility mainly due to your muscles, or is this because of your bones? I'm wondering what kind of effect the IT band release would have on someone who didn't get LL.
Quote from: psilocybe on January 31, 2019, 09:32:44 AMSo is the (primary) limitation of mobility mainly due to your muscles, or is this because of your bones? I'm wondering what kind of effect the IT band release would have on someone who didn't get LL.
I would have to say the muscles. After surgery, your muscles get very weak and tight. Flexibility is vanished. From day 1 of the CLL process; you're doing all you can to rebuild your muscle strength and flexibility. The key is good physical therapy and don't give up to easily!
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