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Re: Quadrilateral Lengthening 8cm femur + 5 cm tibia outcomes?
« Reply #31 on: May 28, 2022, 08:30:14 PM »

I talked to some patients pushing through 8cm. In their words "the last few cm is the hardest, you just wanna quit" - my comment, well, if you're in this mindset, you're torturing your body. Why would you do that?.. My body never had this mindset during lengthening. So really, a good rule of thumb is to observe and listen to yourself, how you feel, during lengthening.
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Tibia surgery 01/18/2022; Femur surgery 02/01/2022
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Re: Quadrilateral Lengthening 8cm femur + 5 cm tibia outcomes?
« Reply #32 on: May 29, 2022, 04:53:23 AM »

Were they able to recover and walk normally after lengthening the full 8cm on their femurs?
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« Reply #33 on: May 29, 2022, 08:53:55 AM »

Hi, I am at 1.3 cm Precice CLL on RFem (did 5.4 cm on same femur 5 years ago) - also experiencing ~ 10x 10 cm numb/tingling patch on Anterior/Lateral mid tibia, and also strong tearing/burning sensation behind knee (medial) - annoying !
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Re: Quadrilateral Lengthening 8cm femur + 5 cm tibia outcomes?
« Reply #34 on: May 29, 2022, 09:29:47 AM »

What do you think of lengthening the tibias alone upto 5cm?
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« Reply #35 on: May 29, 2022, 07:10:32 PM »

Were they able to recover and walk normally after lengthening the full 8cm on their femurs?

Never met anyone post LL so I can't tell you. I think walking normally is probably possible. It's the long term discomfort which you have to live with if lengthening too much.
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Tibia surgery 01/18/2022; Femur surgery 02/01/2022
Diary http://www.limblengtheningforum.com/index.php?topic=69090.0
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Re: Quadrilateral Lengthening 8cm femur + 5 cm tibia outcomes?
« Reply #36 on: June 30, 2022, 03:37:39 AM »

I talked to some patients pushing through 8cm. In their words "the last few cm is the hardest, you just wanna quit" - my comment, well, if you're in this mindset, you're torturing your body. Why would you do that?.. My body never had this mindset during lengthening. So really, a good rule of thumb is to observe and listen to yourself, how you feel, during lengthening.

You pay for the same amount for 6cm increase or 8cm increase, may as well get the maximum amount. The pain is only temporary, but the increase in height is forever. I would push it no matter what.
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« Reply #37 on: June 30, 2022, 04:45:40 AM »

You pay for the same amount for 6cm increase or 8cm increase, may as well get the maximum amount. The pain is only temporary, but the increase in height is forever. I would push it no matter what.

It's none of my concern when it comes to your personal choice. But if you intend to give others advice, IMHO, please don't. Go through the process yourself first, see how it'd work out. Who knows maybe you're flexible enough to lengthen the maximum. However, a majority of people are not. Statistics is your answer my friend, not theoretical confidence.
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Tibia surgery 01/18/2022; Femur surgery 02/01/2022
Diary http://www.limblengtheningforum.com/index.php?topic=69090.0
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Re: Quadrilateral Lengthening 8cm femur + 5 cm tibia outcomes?
« Reply #38 on: June 30, 2022, 06:32:24 AM »

It's none of my concern when it comes to your personal choice. But if you intend to give others advice, IMHO, please don't. Go through the process yourself first, see how it'd work out. Who knows maybe you're flexible enough to lengthen the maximum. However, a majority of people are not. Statistics is your answer my friend, not theoretical confidence.

You make a good point, noted.
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Re: Quadrilateral Lengthening 8cm femur + 5 cm tibia outcomes?
« Reply #39 on: July 07, 2022, 03:19:26 PM »

Man I haven't had surgery yet but I am agree with you in some point. Ofcourse there can be dilemmas during any recovery process but to have a focused mind is really helpful as far as I observe too. To listen the body's needs is a must in anytime also it should be so important in this process as well.



I talked to some patients pushing through 8cm. In their words "the last few cm is the hardest, you just wanna quit" - my comment, well, if you're in this mindset, you're torturing your body. Why would you do that?.. My body never had this mindset during lengthening. So really, a good rule of thumb is to observe and listen to yourself, how you feel, during lengthening.
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« Reply #40 on: November 04, 2022, 02:48:53 PM »

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Re: Quadrilateral Lengthening 8cm femur + 5 cm tibia outcomes?
« Reply #41 on: November 05, 2022, 07:44:24 AM »

Strong no IMO. If I did femur alone, I'd be comfortable with <=6cm, 6.5 if I stretch my comfort zone. Thigh muscles connect between your butt, back, hips, knee, all over the place. 8cm would pull too much and too likely will cause some chronic pains. Now look at the additional height gain, if you stand next to a guy 2cm taller than you, it doesn't look much different. The taller you are/were, the less noticeable.

BS logic. There's no hard limit of 6cm and it's very individual some people can tolerate 8cm very well others can not. It's more like 20% of your original length than 6cm.
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Re: Quadrilateral Lengthening 8cm femur + 5 cm tibia outcomes?
« Reply #42 on: November 05, 2022, 10:18:27 AM »

BS logic. There's no hard limit of 6cm and it's very individual some people can tolerate 8cm very well others can not. It's more like 20% of your original length than 6cm.
From talking to docs and reading diaries with reputable surgeons, it seems like everyone recovers almost 100% by doing max of 5-6cm on femurs. Its above that when recovery seems to get exponancially difficult
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« Reply #43 on: November 06, 2022, 06:12:38 AM »

BS logic. There's no hard limit of 6cm and it's very individual some people can tolerate 8cm very well others can not. It's more like 20% of your original length than 6cm.

BS reply. Where in my answer did I say "hard limit". And do you understand what "IMO" stand for?
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Asian male age 30-36; 163cm -> Gained 4cm tibias & 5.6cm femurs
Tibia surgery 01/18/2022; Femur surgery 02/01/2022
Diary http://www.limblengtheningforum.com/index.php?topic=69090.0
Recommended wheelchair transport in West Palm Beach: East Coast Taxi (561) 651-1111 (please DON'T mention it's from me)

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Re: Quadrilateral Lengthening 8cm femur + 5 cm tibia outcomes?
« Reply #44 on: November 06, 2022, 06:22:02 AM »

From talking to docs and reading diaries with reputable surgeons, it seems like everyone recovers almost 100% by doing max of 5-6cm on femurs. Its above that when recovery seems to get exponancially difficult

Certified this from my hands-on experience. It's been 6mo into consolidation and almost 4mo since I was allowed to walk unaided now. I've been enjoying so much of life. I took several domestic flights and have been walking long distances (e.g. 2-4h consistently around a shopping mall). And it will only get even better from here.
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Asian male age 30-36; 163cm -> Gained 4cm tibias & 5.6cm femurs
Tibia surgery 01/18/2022; Femur surgery 02/01/2022
Diary http://www.limblengtheningforum.com/index.php?topic=69090.0
Recommended wheelchair transport in West Palm Beach: East Coast Taxi (561) 651-1111 (please DON'T mention it's from me)

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Re: Quadrilateral Lengthening 8cm femur + 5 cm tibia outcomes?
« Reply #45 on: November 06, 2022, 06:49:54 AM »

Certified this from my hands-on experience. It's been 6mo into consolidation and almost 4mo since I was allowed to walk unaided now. I've been enjoying so much of life. I took several domestic flights and have been walking long distances (e.g. 2-4h consistently around a shopping mall). And it will only get even better from here.

I also did 6cm femurs and doing fine (running, hiking etc.) but prob will rebreak and go for full 8cm.
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