Congrats, man! I love it.
Thanks man! I hope you are doing well. I'm going to read your diary after I finish answering all the questions on here.
Smashedddd it! Congrats bro
Can I pm you a question on proportions please?
Thanks! You can, but I don't check my inbox very often. You might as well post it on this thread.
Hey Puru! And hi everyone.
It's been a year after my surgeries (see my diary) and thought I would give some answers to the same questions that Puru got since I've stopped updating my diary, so you guys can compare outcomes. I hope Puru doesn't mind (and I'll also reply to a few posts of his)! And I know I should do a full update on my on diary - promise I'll do that!
Wow OYG, your replies are very informative and thoughtful. I can tell you put a lot of thought into your posts. Thanks for outlining my milestones. Sorry about the delayed response.
Now (April 2019): waling is pretty normal. Nobody seems to notice anything unusual. I can jog but for 2 minutes max; can't really run, except on sand (see my Instagram). Can do 40 jumping jacks. Pain in the right knee when squatting or going down stairs, esp. if the stairs are tall. Dr. Paley said not to do deep squats, but do leg presses until the knee pain disappears. I don't know when and if that will happen - so keep in mind that even with the best doctors, there can still be complications, especially if you're older. The left knee has no problems whatsoever - so my right knee pain isn't because I haven't trained properly - I assure you that I trained both knees equally. 
Dr. Paley did acknowledge a risk of permanent knee pain after the tibia surgery:
Good to know your gait is normal. The jogging stamina will return. You may have to try HIIT. That was my "secret sauce" for increasing my running stamina before and after LL. I'm guessing that you tire out after 2 minutes because your heart is working extra hard to help your body move those weak limbs. Stronger cardiovascular health and stronger leg muscles will improve your jogging stamina before you even realize it (if you remain consistent with your workouts). I'm sorry to hear about your knees. Hope you get better!
In my case, that was actually the opposite. In my late 30s, nobody gives a about my height, or anyone's. For context, the crowd I'm in are intelligent, Westerner or well-traveled people, with occupations related to high-tech. Not just software engineers, but also marketers, program managers, startup founders etc. They're from the US or Europe, or have lived there enough to be culturally acclimated. Not sure what it would be like in other cultures or demographics.
I'm with a similar crowd. I have a colleague who is significantly shorter (male, 5'3"). Literally no one has brought it up. Ever. He's known for his professional accomplishments and passion for the work. I'm starting to think that the issues I've had with height may have been selection bias on my part. I'm seeing it more and more now that I am recovered. Lots of short (under 5'5") dudes who live completely normal, happy, fulfilling lives. It might also be that I'm getting older. I can confidently say that being short is not THAT big of a deal. I thought differently when I was 23. I'm still glad I did the operation though. Its hard to describe the feeling.
I'm curious if Puru wants to share some background about his family or friends. Maybe they're very conservative. I respect his choice to not mention the surgery. Myself though, I tell everyone who asks, the truth. However, very few people noticed my 3" increase in height.
No problem. My family is Indian. My friends are half Indian and half American (of all backgrounds). I've only told my parents, my sibling, and a couple of my friends about the surgery. The last friend I told was visibly confused and told me he was mind f**ked because he used to remember that I was shorter than him (now I'm slightly taller). Then he asked.. did you do this surgery? My facial expression gave it away. Everyone I told was very supportive... and very curious about the process. It made me realize that I have a very unique experience that not many people in the world have. Its a weird feeling in itself.
That being said, my favorite part about this is definitely meeting people again after having LL. Their initial confused expression is amazing.
I haven't practiced golf, but it doesn't seem to be that intense on your legs. You swing a gold club while staying in one place, then walk around the golf course. Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is far weaker of a proof for recovering athletic ability than, say, a skier, basketball player, or boxer.
Agreed. I signed up for a ton of sports leagues this summer (volleyball, soccer, basketball, boxing, tennis). My first game (tennis) is this weekend. Fingers crossed. I'm curious to see how my athletic ability is now.
Hi Puru. Do you know how much the rods weight? And any update on your recovery?
No I forgot to ask the doctor before surgery. My update is that I feel fully recovered. I can run as fast as before (i'm trying to hit a 6 minute mile). I'm not squatting as much as before but I'll get there soon. I don't feel any different.
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