Quote from: vetpat on January 01, 2016, 11:41:56 PMHere's a pic:
This pic is a few years old so the scars are a little less visible.
Can't remember exactly how long I used the monorails but it was something like 7 months.
I am on my mid 30'.
Your proportions look OK but I think it was the right call to stop at a 2 inch gain.
Your tibias look a bit long imo, but not to a point where it is noticable to someone who doesn´t know about LL. I have to say that you look a lot taller than 5´7, If I didn´t know I´d estimate your height to be around 6´1.
Dr. Mitkovic is a good option for me personally. I am from Sofia, Bulgaria, which is only around 100 miles away from Nis, meaning I don't have to rent an apartment and hire people to take care of me. Moreover, Bulgarian is really close to Serbian so I would have no problems communicating with Dr. and with his staff. I wish he offered internal femurs...I am looking to gain at least 6 cm, preferably 7.5 , and doing 6-7.5 tibs makes little sense apart from the financial perspective.
I don't think anything is wrong with your proportions, actually looks pretty normal to me. But ya you do look much taller in the pic. like Alittletooshort said you look like 6'1.
You seriously look MUCH taller than 5'7 in this picture.And great proportions! Im glad you dont regret this and having a better life 
Btw some people say femurs are better for proportions.I mean you can always hide them with clothes.But for tibias when you wear a short it may be noticeable.What do you think about this and what do you recommend for future LL'ers?
Quote from: Tiny on January 01, 2016, 11:53:54 PMHi vetpat,
Thanks for the AMA.
1. How's Nis or Serbia in general?
2. How's the quality of the hospital?
Thanks,
Tiny
Nis is a small, calm and affordable city. I used to get on my wheelchair and go to a nearest park to meet with other patients to have some drinks. It was nice to hangout with them. Would be better without a wheelchair though.
Don't know how to describe Serbia. Maybe it is like most of the Eastern European countries. They're behind the west economically speaking but the population is quite polite, respectful and sometimes a little serious if they know you're american. Everyone stopped what they were doing to help me out (when they saw me in the wheelchair).
About the hospital... It was okay, nothing to complain. Some patients complained about food but it was...hospital food. Same for hospital staff. If you don't look arrogant nor disrespectful, they're going to be nice.
Quote from: Uppland on January 02, 2016, 12:11:36 AMYour proportions look OK but I think it was the right call to stop at a 2 inch gain.
Quote from: Alittletooshort on January 02, 2016, 01:14:30 AMYour tibias look a bit long imo, but not to a point where it is noticable to someone who doesn´t know about LL. I have to say that you look a lot taller than 5´7, If I didn´t know I´d estimate your height to be around 6´1.
Quote from: blahblah on January 02, 2016, 02:12:39 AMI don't think anything is wrong with your proportions, actually looks pretty normal to me. But ya you do look much taller in the pic. like Alittletooshort said you look like 6'1.
I was wearing a small shirt who makes my torso look shorter. I think my proportions look better now than it was before-op. Proportionally speaking, I do look taller than 5'7 but it doesn't matter when I stand next to somebody. A good way to determine if someone is tall, is to look at their arms and head (proportionally to the body). Being slim helps too.
Quote from: Peaceout on January 02, 2016, 08:37:23 AMYou seriously look MUCH taller than 5'7 in this picture.And great proportions! Im glad you dont regret this and having a better life
Btw some people say femurs are better for proportions.I mean you can always hide them with clothes.But for tibias when you wear a short it may be noticeable.What do you think about this and what do you recommend for future LL'ers?
I recommend to start with tibias. It does look much better IMO. Short guys have quite short tibias. Sit next to somebody and compare your knee height so you can have an idea. Mine is normal for somebody from 5'7 to 5'9.
As for scars, for men in general, don't bother. Even in beach/pool only once or twice somebody asked me about it. Since I am fit, one guy asked me if I did martial arts. I told him yes. People can be curious but they'll be weary of asking personal questions.
When my girlfriend ask me about it I just told her it is a long and sad story. That's it. [Sad because I had to do surgery to "fix" my height.]
The best advice I can give to future patients is to not exaggerate. Go to a reasonable target. Don't expect to go from 5'2 to 6'ft. Most guys want to go from extremely short to tall. I know it's not easy since you'll think "oh, I can do a few extra turns and get an extra inch".
Quote from: aspirant185 on January 02, 2016, 01:49:49 AMDr. Mitkovic is a good option for me personally. I am from Sofia, Bulgaria, which is only around 100 miles away from Nis, meaning I don't have to rent an apartment and hire people to take care of me. Moreover, Bulgarian is really close to Serbian so I would have no problems communicating with Dr. and with his staff. I wish he offered internal femurs...I am looking to gain at least 6 cm, preferably 7.5 , and doing 6-7.5 tibs makes little sense apart from the financial perspective.
I made a friend from Bulgaria while in Serbia. Cool guy!
Aim for 6.5 cm. That's enough. Get a few books and step on it so you get the feel. It does make a difference. If you choose Dr. Mitkovic, go for tibias only.
Nice ! was he also doing LL or you just met him randomly in the town ?
Quote from: aspirant185 on January 02, 2016, 12:26:29 PMNice ! was he also doing LL or you just met him randomly in the town ?
He was also a patient. During your staying, you meet many patients which gives you more confidence about the procedure. They come from all continents, literally. I spoke with many before doing surgery and it is nice to hang out with them during your stay.
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