Yellowspike - Dr. Guichet, Internal Femurs, Late 2014

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Quote from: YellowSpike on May 20, 2015, 09:04:06 PMNot necessarily in peoples' behavior have I noticed a difference...

...but it feels AWESOME. All those who were against the surgery are now commending me for it (not that I cared either way, I still went and did it). Two girls I used to hook up with before LL couldn't get over it. One was exactly my height before, now I'm the same height as her even in heels (with me barefoot), taller than her in my sneakers. She said what I did was "awesome and super ballsy." I can comfortably stand around in Starbucks and I'm taller than most girls, and even taller than some guys now (both of which I definitely couldn't say before). I also feel like I get more overtly checked out by women (maybe it's my increase in confidence or my still semi-funny walking lol).

I just can't wait to officially get back to my routine, shouldn't be too long now I wouldn't think.

5'8 FTW

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Awesome man!  We hear a lot about LL itself, pain and long recoveries but not so much about the positive side.  Feel free to cover that aspect and I invite all llers to do the same.  It'll be greatly appreciated thanks!

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Quote from: G-Man on May 21, 2015, 12:43:50 AMAwesome man!  We hear a lot about LL itself, pain and long recoveries but not so much about the positive side.  Feel free to cover that aspect and I invite all llers to do the same.  It'll be greatly appreciated thanks!

I mean, I've re-read my own diary once or twice. There are more than a few posts that I kinda cringe at...but the pain was very bad at times. I mean, LL is painful no matter what...don't let anyone sugarcoat that. Not to mention the fact that not only are you in a lot of pain throughout the process...you start to genuinely worry about the pain in that you think "oh man, hope this pain isn't indicative of complications." At least, I worried about that at times. Not to mention you are completely out of your normal routine and can't do much on your own.

But the good news is that (even though I still have some very mild pain occasionally) the pain and drama eventually end...and that the height is very much worth it. At this point, even not fully recovered (my walking is decent, stamina needs work, I'd say an average recovery at 5 months out for 7cm), my only regret is not doing this sooner. I wasted 7 months going back and forth if I was gonna do it or not.

I don't know what the future holds in terms of more LL, but I feel a lot better about myself now, and certainly much more attractive. I personally feel that height neurosis (whether you're objectively short or the shortest out of your brothers/friends, etc.) is not something that goes away on its own, and will always boomerang back (even with all the therapy/gym sessions/positive thinking in the world). So I'm glad I did it.

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Quote from: YellowSpike on May 21, 2015, 02:02:42 AMI mean, I've re-read my own diary once or twice. There are more than a few posts that I kinda cringe at...but the pain was very bad at times. I mean, LL is painful no matter what...don't let anyone sugarcoat that. Not to mention the fact that not only are you in a lot of pain throughout the process...you start to genuinely worry about the pain in that you think "oh man, hope this pain isn't indicative of complications." At least, I worried about that at times. Not to mention you are completely out of your normal routine and can't do much on your own.

But the good news is that (even though I still have some very mild pain occasionally) the pain and drama eventually end...and that the height is very much worth it. At this point, even not fully recovered (my walking is decent, stamina needs work, I'd say an average recovery at 5 months out for 7cm), my only regret is not doing this sooner. I wasted 7 months going back and forth if I was gonna do it or not.

I don't know what the future holds in terms of more LL, but I feel a lot better about myself now, and certainly much more attractive. I personally feel that height neurosis (whether you're objectively short or the shortest out of your brothers/friends, etc.) is not something that goes away on its own, and will always boomerang back (even with all the therapy/gym sessions/positive thinking in the world). So I'm glad I did it.

Hi Yellowspike Congratulation
Is it important to do any work out to do for whole lifetime that suggest from Dr g to yoy?

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Quote from: YellowSpike on May 21, 2015, 02:02:42 AMI personally feel that height neurosis (whether you're objectively short or the shortest out of your brothers/friends, etc.) is not something that goes away on its own, and will always boomerang back (even with all the therapy/gym sessions/positive thinking in the world). So I'm glad I did it.

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Quote from: YellowSpike on May 21, 2015, 02:02:42 AMI mean, I've re-read my own diary once or twice. There are more than a few posts that I kinda cringe at...but the pain was very bad at times. I mean, LL is painful no matter what...don't let anyone sugarcoat that. Not to mention the fact that not only are you in a lot of pain throughout the process...you start to genuinely worry about the pain in that you think "oh man, hope this pain isn't indicative of complications." At least, I worried about that at times. Not to mention you are completely out of your normal routine and can't do much on your own.

But the good news is that (even though I still have some very mild pain occasionally) the pain and drama eventually end...and that the height is very much worth it. At this point, even not fully recovered (my walking is decent, stamina needs work, I'd say an average recovery at 5 months out for 7cm), my only regret is not doing this sooner. I wasted 7 months going back and forth if I was gonna do it or not.

I don't know what the future holds in terms of more LL, but I feel a lot better about myself now, and certainly much more attractive. I personally feel that height neurosis (whether you're objectively short or the shortest out of your brothers/friends, etc.) is not something that goes away on its own, and will always boomerang back (even with all the therapy/gym sessions/positive thinking in the world). So I'm glad I did it.

That's good Yellow in shoes remember your 5'9.5 :O...

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Quote from: goodlucktomylegs on May 21, 2015, 04:26:26 AMHi Yellowspike Congratulation
Is it important to do any work out to do for whole lifetime that suggest from Dr g to yoy?

Do you mean after the surgery/recovery? Not that I know of, but fitness is an important part of my life regardless. I expect to be back to the gym soon, so I will be doing the elliptical/stairmaster for cardio, and resume weight training for upper body (but not free weights for now). Legs, I'm hoping to be able to start light weights for them again soon, need to build by quads and ass back up lol


Quote from: Joel on May 21, 2015, 12:38:12 PMThat's good Yellow in shoes remember your 5'9.5 :O...

Meh...depends on the shoes I'm wearing. I'm probably around 5'9" in most shoes, in some sneakers (like my Nike Airmax), I'm probably 5'9.5") .

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Quote from: chsn on May 20, 2015, 08:19:40 PMIm also a swede...and the way I see it your best options for femur is this:
1. Dr jamal in ukraine approx. 300 000 kr
2. Dr Brikholz in South africa approx 400 000 kr
3. Dr Betz in germany approx  550 000 kr
4. Dr Guichet in milan/London  approx 650 000 kr

650 000 kr, är du säker?

Också, hur lång är du?

@Yellowspike you're doing great mate I'm sure you'll recover just fine. Overall your surgery and lengthening seemed to go really well, without any complications and all that.

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Thanks Scrooge McDuck. Yes...I definitely count my blessings to have not had any complications so far. And I think my recovery for 5 months post op for 7cm is pretty good (although far from epic like Shy was). I sometimes get annoyed that I had to stop when I did, but that might have helped recovery a bit. The only thing I think I could have done differently was to walk more right after clicking ended. The weather was so bad at the time that I was just really afraid to try walking outside. That may have saved me a few weeks in terms of recovery, but live and learn.

Probably gonna try the gym this weekend. I'm gonna do the elliptical (want to lose some body fat that I picked up during LL), and also will try weight machines (I won't do free weights just yet).

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Quote from: Uppland on May 21, 2015, 06:51:44 PM650 000 kr, är du säker?

Också, hur lång är du?

@Yellowspike you're doing great mate I'm sure you'll recover just fine. Overall your surgery and lengthening seemed to go really well, without any complications and all that.

Jag är 1.65 kort:/..sj da?...what is your plan then Uppland? Vet du vilken kirurg du vill göra ingreppet med?

I believe it would be 650 000 kr if surgery is done in Milan. 45 000 euro (surgery)+10 000 euro (2 months physio) +10 000(other costs like xray, etc), this was the price in 2014 i believe, maybe the price has gone up now.  If surgery is done in London, the price would be apprx 750 000 kr. 

And yellowspike, all creds to you for sill commenting in this diary and keeping us informed, you`re a true hero dude!