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[Jeez]

I've always depicted myself as a tall guy, due to my family, when I found out that it's never going to happen (naturally) I was crushed.

This forum, however, has helped me a lot with these issues. Height would only be a bonus but nothing necessary for me. Being 183-184 with decent proportions would be more than enough.

How can you know for sure it would be enough? I do think the same at times, but focusing on what could have been does you no good. There's always room for improvement however, in many ways that doesn't include surgery. When looking at it from the outside, breaking fully functional legs for gaining a small amount, when you're already within the normal height range - it seems outrageously crazy!

Take a look at Sean Stephenson. Your (and my) life could have been a lot worse.



He's ONLY 3 feet tall, do you see him complaining? On this forum we've got people at a totally acceptable height shouting how much life sucks.

When I was a kid I wanted to stop growing the moment I hit 5'7. I wanted to be like my older brother. He was small, agile & smooth. At one point around 12-13 years of age, I actually wanted to shorten my legs. I'm glad I didn't go through with that crazy thought today though.

[Jeez]

Hello sir. I feel for you and understand why you fixate on your height, but may I suggest an alternative way of assessing your situation?

Your family is your family, you aren't going to have to compete against them for jobs, girls, or in sports. You could instead be the 5' 8" "tall guy" in a short family (sort of my situation, and it doesn't do a thing for me). Would you be happier then?

Instead of your self-talk being, "look at my cousin and brother.... they are so tall and I am only slightly taller than average : ("   your self-talk could be, "I am at least average, if not taller than most men. This will not adversely affect me with women or my future career . I know I have insecurities (as do all people), but I will focus on the positives. Tall people have no power over me if I have power over myself"

Spot on, NewHeights!
I agree with your way of thinking and outlook on life in general. Positivity is positive. Positivity is attractive. You don't need to be tall to be positive. I believe positivity is one of the greatest free keys you'll ever get. Don't worry, be happy. F'ck yes. 

[Alittletooshort]

Well yes I think I'd be suffiecient, you have to keep in mind that every cm decreases the chance of a full recovery by a big amount. If I can't manage to get back to an acceptable level then there is absolutely no benefit for me about this surgery. This way I could be at a good average height and still keep my proportions and my functions on a better level.
I agree, our lives could have been so much worse. So being greedy about a few cm's isn't helpful at all. You can't always have everything so being frugal about this is probably better for your proportions, purse and health

[NewHeights]

How can you know for sure it would be enough? I do think the same at times, but focusing on what could have been does you no good. There's always room for improvement however, in many ways that doesn't include surgery. When looking at it from the outside, breaking fully functional legs for gaining a small amount, when you're already within the normal height range - it seems outrageously crazy!

Take a look at Sean Stephenson. Your (and my) life could have been a lot

He's ONLY 3 feet tall, do you see him complaining? On this forum we've got people at a totally acceptable height shouting how much life sucks.

When I was a kid I wanted to stop growing the moment I hit 5'7. I wanted to be like my older brother. He was small, agile & smooth. At one point around 12-13 years of age, I actually wanted to shorten my legs. I'm glad I didn't go through with that crazy thought today though.

Great video. Truly inspirational man. Through his mind, he has  complete control.