So I've been binge reading diaries of LL procedures because I'm planning on doing it this month if the stars align. Of course their is the pain part which I'm trying to mentally prepare myself for because I've read it's indescribable and a pain you've never felt before. But I noticed a pattern. It seems like the guys who are most likely extroverted and needs that human face to face connection usually have a harder time with this. Getting home sick, missing friend family etc. which makes sense because I feel this LL game is 50% physical and 50% mental. To be fair I think it would be easier/better for me meeting someone doing the same procedure as we'd be going through the same things together vs someone that can't relate.
With that being said I'm sure theres a few loners on here like myself. Yes I love being around friends and family but even out surgery I can go months or weeks without seeing them in the flesh. The pandemic stay at home order felt like a breeze for me honestly. I think most introverts was ok with it. Anyhow I was thinking, since I'm the type of person that could be away from family etc for months on end with no problem would It be easier for me to digest mentally? I've stayed in turkey before for another procedure and I felt they were very hospitable. I don't come from a life of luxury so people just being cordial to me is good service.
I've done procedures in Mexico and turkey already and no one I know in my personal life know of them. I told my brother of my procedure in turkey last year and that's about it. I don't plan on telling anyone in my life about my LL procedure. I just don't trust telling family because they'd judge and try to talk me out of it. I will also be getting my legs straightened since I have x legs or genu valgum. I think I can bear the 3 months. All I need is access to Netflix, Youtube, and maybe Facebook and I'll feel right at home anywhere in the world. If I go through with it I'll be flying to turkey the 20th of this month. Thoughts?
Will being a Loner make the LL process easier to digest in a foreign place?
Quote from: Montreal172 on August 02, 2021, 06:20:41 PMJust curious who are you going for ?
what do you mean? I'm getting the procedure done.
Quote from: Sambollio on August 02, 2021, 07:23:18 PMA lot of people misunderstand intro/extroversion. In psychology these terms describe people who either expend energy from socializing (intro) or receive energy (extro). These terms do not address someone’s need to socialize. Socializing is extremely important and without it you will stress yourself out. Socializing is going to be even more important during this surgery as you will need support and stress will actually negatively impact your healing.
I guess people do get it wrong but I'm not those people.. I know exactly what both mean. Yes I get my energy from being alone. I'm drained in social situations usually. I know myself and know what I need so that's why my question surrounded. Thanks though.
Quote from: Fiveandsomething on August 02, 2021, 10:04:33 AMIf you’re used to beefing by yourself you’ll be okay. There’s internet in the hotel so you’ll be able to Netflix and YouTube all you want. If you don’t want to tell anyone then that is your prerogative, it just helps but if it must be a secret then it is possible.
Yeah man, I wish I could tell them but no way in hell I can. They are already giving me about wanting to straighten my legs even though it can possibly cause knee arthritis if I don't do anything about it. They'd just talk crap behind my back. I'm 5'8 so they'll se me doing this as unnecessary even though I'm literally the shortest guy in my family. All the men are over 5'11. My younger brother is 6'3" and my father is 6'4'. my younger sister is 5'10". I feel like a was a runt of the litter.
Quote from: HobbitMan on August 02, 2021, 01:00:34 PMThis will be heaven for you, a second pandemic. As an extrovert I still had friends around during the pandemic. But I’m largely going alone on this and it feels lonely. If you are a loner this is a free few months of loneliness which it sounds like you prefer.
lol.. I don't want a second pandemic.. It was other terrible parts of it that out weighed being able to stay home... I don't know I just always been that way. I remember at one point I moved in the same apartment complex as my grandmother and didn't tell her for almost a month because I knew it would mean She'd want me to visit her almost daily and I didn't want deal with it. Feels stupid now that I think back on it..lol.
Don't get me wrong I love people and my family. I just will be ok mentally if I don't see them for a while. I was seeing a lot of guys here was struggling with being away from people they know. I think that was more of a struggle than the actual Lengthening for some. I'm gonna go see my people before I leave.. I should be back by thanksgiving. By that point I'll just tell them I got my legs straightened and didn't want to bother them so I got a home health aid to help me. I will blame my new height on the straighter legs. I've been wearing lifts anytime I see my family so they can get used to seeing me taller now.
Also thanks for posting your journey. It's been very helpful.
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