Topic: Is this possible? (Read 4497 times)

Koi · « **on:** October 19, 2016, 01:19:22 AM »

Hello folks,

Is it possible to go from 1.73cm (5'8") to 1.85cm (6'1")?
How many operations (I'd say 2 are enough but I read sometimes it's better to do a third operation once the bones are consolidated again) and how many cm per segment? Average cost (I know it can vary a lot depending on the doctor)? Suggested doctors for this kind of operation? Estimated time of every operation/recovery?

I know I'm asking many questions, but I've read many different things and I'd really appreciate if someone could answer them.

Thank you very much,
Koi.

YourSpaceBoyfriend · « **Reply #1 on:** October 19, 2016, 01:24:38 AM »

Your athletic abilities will be wrecked, don't even mention proportions. And 3 surgeries? Where did you get that from?

onemorefoot · « **Reply #2 on:** October 19, 2016, 01:27:40 AM »

Maximum should be 10 that is what I want.

Koi · « **Reply #3 on:** October 19, 2016, 01:38:21 AM »

Quote from: YourSpaceBoyfriend on October 19, 2016, 01:24:38 AM

Your athletic abilities will be wrecked, don't even mention proportions. And 3 surgeries? Where did you get that from?

Hello YourSpaceBoyfriend and thanks for your quick reply.
I've read it a few times somewhere in these forums, although it doesn't seem so common.

Quote from: onemorefoot on October 19, 2016, 01:27:40 AM

Maximum should be 10 that is what I want.

Thank you very much for your answer onemorefoot, so I guess my "dream" was just too much... $:-\$

Morissette · « **Reply #4 on:** October 19, 2016, 01:40:13 AM »

10cm would still put you at 6 feet that's a really good height on a global scale

onemorefoot · « **Reply #5 on:** October 19, 2016, 02:05:54 AM »

One guy here did 11 cm, I think you can push it even for 11, but more???Ehhhh

Koi · « **Reply #6 on:** October 19, 2016, 02:17:21 AM »

Quote from: Morissette on October 19, 2016, 01:40:13 AM

10cm would still put you at 6 feet that's a really good height on a global scale

Quote from: onemorefoot on October 19, 2016, 02:05:54 AM

One guy here did 11 cm, I think you can push it even for 11, but more???Ehhhh

Thank you very much for your answers. I guess Morissette is right, 6' is a good height. I'll try to avoid getting obsessed with those 2 missing cms, I guess they may even remain unnoticed, and can always grt covered with the appropiate shoes, etc.

Anyway, I find it curious that everyone is aware that 10cm is the limit, while some doctors claim they can lengthen up to 12-14cm. Is that a myth?

YourSpaceBoyfriend · « **Reply #7 on:** October 19, 2016, 02:18:21 AM »

Quote from: Koi on October 19, 2016, 02:17:21 AM

Anyway, I find it curious that everyone is aware that 10cm is the limit, while some doctors claim they can lengthen up to 12-14cm. Is that a myth?

If you don't care about using your legs after the surgery sure, go for it.

Morissette · « **Reply #8 on:** October 19, 2016, 02:22:06 AM »

12cm is doable but the higher you go the riskier recovery is doesn't mean you would never be able to enjoy a nice hike anymore or go for a run but there's more risk. If you were really short maybe it would be worth it but again you'd already be at 6 feet nobody would call you short or think you were short

Koi · « **Reply #9 on:** October 19, 2016, 02:41:39 AM »

Quote from: YourSpaceBoyfriend on October 19, 2016, 02:18:21 AM

If you don't care about using your legs after the surgery sure, go for it.

Got it. Thanks again!

Quote from: Morissette on October 19, 2016, 02:22:06 AM

12cm is doable but the higher you go the riskier recovery is doesn't mean you would never be able to enjoy a nice hike anymore or go for a run but there's more risk. If you were really short maybe it would be worth it but again you'd already be at 6 feet nobody would call you short or think you were short

You're right. I shouldn't assume such risk for something that doesn't even make any difference.Thanks a lot for your last reply, too.

I'm impressed how quickly the people in these forums reply. All your answers have been helpful and supportive. Thank you very much, really. I like this community, and I'm sure we all have many things in common (since we have probably been living from a similar perspective, share similar thoughts and faced the same problems...). I'm glad I'm finally a part of it, and I guess I'll introduce myself and tell you a bit about me soon.

Best regards,
Koi.

onemorefoot · « **Reply #10 on:** October 19, 2016, 03:24:15 AM »

What is your sitting height just for curiosity, mine at 5 8" was 89 cm and now 5 9" is 37 inches.

Morissette · « **Reply #11 on:** October 19, 2016, 03:32:52 AM »

How did your sitting height increase by 4cm if you only grew by 1"

onemorefoot · « **Reply #12 on:** October 19, 2016, 03:44:59 AM »

89 and 92 cm, 92 is more or less 37 inches(36.5), that is it really. 5 8" (172.7) and now (175.7) I call it just 5 9".

Morissette · « **Reply #13 on:** October 19, 2016, 03:50:58 AM »

Ahh okay that adds up more lol

Alu · « **Reply #14 on:** October 19, 2016, 04:41:15 AM »

Theoretically the best increase total is 13 CM.

Quote from: onemorefoot on October 19, 2016, 03:44:59 AM

89 and 92 cm, 92 is more or less 37 inches(36.5), that is it really. 5 8" (172.7) and now (175.7) I call it just 5 9".

I really don't know why you're here if you're still growing and are ages away from actually doing LL...

Morissette · « **Reply #15 on:** October 19, 2016, 04:48:09 AM »

This forum is for anyone with a genuine interest in LL

YourSpaceBoyfriend · « **Reply #16 on:** October 19, 2016, 10:50:19 AM »

Quote from: onemorefoot on October 19, 2016, 03:44:59 AM

89 and 92 cm, 92 is more or less 37 inches(36.5), that is it really. 5 8" (172.7) and now (175.7) I call it just 5 9".

And you want to pull off 10cm?

Idk but at 166cm i have 91cm of sitting height lol.

Morissette · « **Reply #17 on:** October 19, 2016, 12:11:58 PM »

Average sitting height of 90cm is 176-178cm range. Most short males suffer significant height loss in their legs

That's American average different ethnicities have different proportions.

YourSpaceBoyfriend · « **Reply #18 on:** October 19, 2016, 12:41:22 PM »

Quote from: Morissette on October 19, 2016, 12:11:58 PM

Average sitting height of 90cm is 176-178cm range. Most short males suffer significant height loss in their legs

That's American average different ethnicities have different proportions.

You have something to back it up? I'm curious.

And ye, i know i have a bit long torso but i was more about him being 185cm with 92sh.
For example Apo has like 91cm of sitting height but he is 6'2 and his proportions are terrible.

Morissette · « **Reply #19 on:** October 19, 2016, 01:18:14 PM »

I found a chart back in march online that compared sitting height to standing height ratios with age groups I'll look for it and post the link. And yea I agree that would be out of proportion one of the reasons you should never go from 5"5 to 6+

onemorefoot · « **Reply #20 on:** October 19, 2016, 07:35:02 PM »

I see my torso very long, but taking a good measurement is only 92 cm, where do legs finish in the body, like 6 cm below the navel or where?
YourSpace I dont think I want to be the new Apo!!!

Koi · « **Reply #21 on:** October 22, 2016, 02:52:29 PM »

Ah... today I measured myself and I'm not even 1.73... somewhere between 1.72 and 1.73...

Although I'd say I was far taller than 1.73 when I woke up, maybe I should improve my measurement methods, hahah

sashawiak · « **Reply #22 on:** October 22, 2016, 03:36:25 PM »

I think you should stop at 6 ft. Less risky and you'd already be tall? I don't think that extra inch is going to matter that much. You'd be considered taller than average everywhere, except maybe the Netherlands where you would probably be the average male height. And considering they're the tallest people in the world, 6 feet sounds great to me.

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