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justsumguy

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How screwed am I?
« on: May 26, 2021, 11:28:25 PM »

I thought I was 5’4 but my measurements are actually 5’3. I want leg lengthening in tibias and femurs for 3 to 4 inches total. Problem is I’ve recently been diagnosed with Asperger’s and have been suffering depression and trauma since childhood which explains my stunted growth. I know the operation requires the patient be psychologically fit, so how screwed an I? Cheers
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Re: How screwed am I?
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2021, 12:55:43 AM »

Psychologically fit, in my opinion, is something more akin to bein motivated. So i think you should really imagine yourself with you new height, and see how better that makes you feel. Really feel it, in your body.

The aspergers i don't think would be a problem in this process, but i confess i don't know that much about it.
Aside from that, i can suggest meditation, and, if you feel like it, it was actually psychedelics that got me out of depression a few years ago. Mushrooms are good to help you find the love for yourself again.
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Re: How screwed am I?
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2021, 04:49:55 AM »

Asperger's exists on a spectrum and some people are still very high functioning. I would consult with a doctor and see what they think.
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Re: How screwed am I?
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2021, 06:44:54 AM »

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justsumguy

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Re: How screwed am I?
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2021, 08:27:15 AM »

As I said, stunted growth due to trauma and depression (not eating, not exercising etc.). In my case the depression is severe, but I’m guessing my desire for limb lengthening won’t go away regardless due to how short I am, as it did play a role in how my life has been.

My backup plan is to just move to a country like Malaysia with shorter people so I feel more normal (I’m Asian). How seriously would depression put off a surgeon? Thanks
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Re: How screwed am I?
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2021, 08:44:05 AM »

I thought I was 5’4 but my measurements are actually 5’3. I want leg lengthening in tibias and femurs for 3 to 4 inches total. Problem is I’ve recently been diagnosed with Asperger’s and have been suffering depression and trauma since childhood which explains my stunted growth. I know the operation requires the patient be psychologically fit, so how screwed an I? Cheers

Don't see Asperger's as a negative trait! It's quite the opposite. Your're the clear winner because the world is spinnng faster and faster. Calmness and focus are required for the next decades.

Elon Musk is an aspie. Richest man on earth and he had a cosmetic surgery: hair transplantation. Maybe he also did LL surgery ? Who knows?!

You probably have depressions because the outer world hinders you to follow your own dreams. You are not able to change yourself but you can change the world and your depressions will disappear quickly.
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Re: How screwed am I?
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2021, 10:19:14 AM »

As the above friend said, even Musk has asperger and he is more than successful everywhere.
So stick to your target and go for LL if you have the money.
Adding 5 inches (3 on femurs and 2 on tibias or something like that) will drastically change your life.
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Re: How screwed am I?
« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2021, 01:14:52 PM »

My backup plan is to just move to a country like Malaysia with shorter people so I feel more normal (I’m Asian). How seriously would depression put off a surgeon? Thanks

That's no backup plan. That's just admitting defeat and running away.
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Re: How screwed am I?
« Reply #8 on: May 27, 2021, 01:33:16 PM »

As much as I’d like to agree, it’s ultimately the surgeon’s decision as to whether I receive CLL. I’m worried that my history of mental illness would be a problem. Will they overlook this given the massive benefits to someone of my stature? (25M)
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Re: How screwed am I?
« Reply #9 on: May 27, 2021, 09:49:25 PM »

Dude, you shouldn't mention ur problems in front of the LL doctor. Just pretend to be normal. Don't behave like a stupid during the appointment.

One more thing: Go to a reputable doctor like Paley etc. I think Asia has a lot of LL butchers who will do anything for money!
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Re: How screwed am I?
« Reply #10 on: May 27, 2021, 10:51:53 PM »

Depression and LL are not officially contraindicated, meaning it's not an automatic refusal.  Especially for someone of your height who's two standard deviations shorter than the average American (a pretty average average-height country even if you don't live there).

Prepare to share your current psychiatric records with a psychiatrist who the surgeon knows so they can be heavily scrutinized.

Regarding @Limbfan2020's comment, I know of several people with histories of mental illness who got LL without telling the doctors.  They had a more difficult time than others on average but they made it.  Two of them were active psychiatric patients.  One kept taking meds and got through it OK.  The other stopped meds before going; she wouldn't even get out of bed and got into fights with the staff, and stopped short of her goal.
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Re: How screwed am I?
« Reply #11 on: May 28, 2021, 08:35:30 PM »

As I said, stunted growth due to trauma and depression (not eating, not exercising etc.). In my case the depression is severe, but I’m guessing my desire for limb lengthening won’t go away regardless due to how short I am, as it did play a role in how my life has been.

Honestly, you might be right.

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