Topic: Koehne Diary 21/22 | Unilateral Tibia + Femur (Read 23812 times)

Siegfried · « **Reply #155 on:** December 20, 2022, 04:01:31 PM »

5 months post op:

So since yesterday, I have started walking without crutches in my apartment. I noticed my gait is still very assymetrical, meaning I have the typical penguin walk, where you tilt to the operated side.

What exactly is the cause for this and how can I correct it? Does it mean I have to stretch more or is it a muscular deficiency, which requires more strength excercises?

Ballerman · « **Reply #156 on:** December 22, 2022, 06:25:11 PM »

Good recovery. I think 1.76 still short in Germany tho.
Maybe go again after this for reach 1.82m ? Then you can be alpha male.
And on tinder get matches easily

Siegfried · « **Reply #157 on:** December 22, 2022, 08:48:23 PM »

I did both femur + tibia. 1.76 is a perfectly respectable height, even in Germany. My proportions are great now, if I would have lengthened more than +10cm it wouldnt look good, especially with the arms.

Ballerman · « **Reply #158 on:** December 23, 2022, 07:11:17 PM »

Not sure. 1,75m is turk height but not german height. German is >= 1,80m
Only indian and other s are shorter than even 1,75m lol

Vogel · « **Reply #159 on:** December 23, 2022, 09:17:57 PM »

Quote from: Ballerman on December 23, 2022, 07:11:17 PM

Not sure. 1,75m is turk height but not german height. German is >= 1,80m
Only indian and other s are shorter than even 1,75m lol

fk off bitch

Ballerman · « **Reply #160 on:** December 24, 2022, 06:47:28 PM »

Love u 2

Siegfried · « **Reply #161 on:** January 04, 2023, 04:40:02 PM »

5.5 months post op

I had another checkup-appointment with Dr.Koehne today.

New x-ray scans were made of the tibia:
- https://imgur.com/a/I3GqpXk?fbclid=IwAR3lCyO7Gci_d8tyVy6mGS78uk74m5vVx2CGj0jZREevIP5oEcnMQKQL_MY

He said im free to walk independently at home and short distances in general, however i should still rely on crutches for another 3-4 weeks for bigger distances.

racecarworm · « **Reply #162 on:** January 07, 2023, 07:32:35 AM »

Give it time and a lot of stretching / mobility work and it'll fix itself. I was worried about it too

portnoy · « **Reply #163 on:** January 12, 2023, 02:31:07 AM »

Hi I've been trying to get ahold of dr. Köhne but with no success. Could you let me know how you reached him?

Thank you!

Siegfried · « **Reply #164 on:** January 30, 2023, 12:27:24 PM »

Email is the way. Here is his website: https://beinverlaengerungszentrum.de/

hippo60 · « **Reply #165 on:** January 30, 2023, 05:41:43 PM »

How are you feeling Siegfried? Can you walk unassisted outside your apartment? Are you still doing PT?

Siegfried · « **Reply #166 on:** January 31, 2023, 04:43:43 PM »

Hey, im good. I have been walking independently outside for 2-3 weeks now. The gait is getting better everyweek. People dont even notice it anymore. Im still on the slower side and after 1km walking, the muscle get very tired, but this will all improve from here on out.

informationispower · « **Reply #167 on:** January 31, 2023, 05:32:03 PM »

How is the feeling with your new height? Did you cure your neurosis? Are you feeling content with the height? Imean that you dont regret you sisnt so more

Siegfried · « **Reply #168 on:** February 03, 2023, 10:21:10 PM »

Thanks for asking. Height Neurosis is no longer a part of my life. At 1.76 i might still not be considered tall or above average, but in more situations than not I do feel average. All this 6 feet plus or rope garbage has to stop.

5.9 is a super respectable height and if you have other things going for you such as charm, wit and other skills you will do well in life. Due to going from below average to average-ish, height mongering is truly no longer an issue in my every day life, where as I used to have anxiety for the bigger part of the last 10 years due to this. And it seemed to get progressively worse every year, up to the point where I started isolating myself and avoiding social events, where standing was a necessity (concerts, christmas markets, most partys). Dont even get me started on Dating.

A lot of my friends are 6.2ish and i used to feel truly ashamed when walking around with them. Now I am proud and hold my head up high. I know for a fact that people dont judge me right of the bat, because of my height.

This surgery is the best thing I have ever done. For everybody under 5.7/5.8, who has been plagued by height neurosis for the better part of their life, I can strongly recommend doing this surgery to improve your life quality.

portnoy · « **Reply #169 on:** February 16, 2023, 12:21:09 PM »

Hey Siegfried, glad to hear you're doing well. Do you have any progress pics of your lengthening? I'm similar starting height, would love to see how you're healing. All the best.

Siegfried · « **Reply #170 on:** March 17, 2023, 05:25:05 PM »

Quick Update from my side - About 7.5 months after my last surgery

On the latest check-up appointment two weeks ago, Dr. Koehne told me my bones were now fully fused and that I can now take up serious physical activies which include maximal weightbearing such as weight lifting at the gym for example.

Apart from the nail removal surgery, I am now completely done with my journey, including unilateral quadrilateral lengthening of both tibia and femurs. What a journey it has been.

I am also happy to recommend my surgeon Dr. Koehne, who has been just perfect throughout the whole process.

My life is now completely back to normal. Im going on social events, partys and even on dates now! It has been a long and grueling process, but going from 167 to 176 has definetly been worth the whole time intensive procedure. In the end, everything required a bit over a year to get back to normal life, but this is nothing compared to the life time of added life quality, which I received in return.

I can gladly say that height dysphoria and discrimination and whatever associated with short height, is no longer part of my life, even if 5.9/176 might not appear tall or over average, its the discrimination below a certain threshold (most of the time its 1.70), which really makes life tough for short people. And being over that threshold makes life SIGNIFICANTLY easier! This was truly a life changing journey.

informationispower · « **Reply #171 on:** March 17, 2023, 09:13:37 PM »

How much has it affected your dating going from below average to averagish?

Siegfried · « **Reply #172 on:** March 20, 2023, 02:59:04 PM »

Ive only been on two dates so far, but they didn't go anywhere. So cant really give a scientifically based answer here. However both girls, were about 5.7, and I was taller than both of them, whereas I would not have been before surgery. So I probably would not have met with them in the first place with my prior height.

So I see that as a gain. I also see myself doing better in the future, since im still very rusty from not really socialising for over a year.

toyz · « **Reply #173 on:** March 20, 2023, 03:52:24 PM »

did u told the girls abt your surgery ? what was the reaction?

Siegfried · « **Reply #174 on:** March 20, 2023, 05:15:19 PM »

No, of course not

Vogel · « **Reply #175 on:** March 20, 2023, 07:04:14 PM »

How’s your walking gate?

Siegfried · « **Reply #176 on:** March 21, 2023, 04:06:30 PM »

Quote from: Vogel on March 20, 2023, 07:04:14 PM

How’s your walking gate?

Its pretty decent, most people cant tell. Still on the slower side though. I need to strengthen my quadriceps and glutes more.

Recently, I met up with two old friends, who I last met 2 years ago and they did not notice! Both of them are about 6ft. Crazy right? I guess if youre still significantly shorter than the person youre meeting again, they likely wont take notice.

Unfortunately, I have gone too hard on cardio (specifically cycling and long walks) after receiving the last set of x-rays a few weeks ago, and developed a mild peroneal tendonitis in the right ankle. So, I'm taking a break from all physical activities apart from slow walks atm. This has set me back a few weeks from recovering to 100%.

Vogel · « **Reply #177 on:** March 21, 2023, 10:55:07 PM »

Quote from: Siegfried on March 21, 2023, 04:06:30 PM

Its pretty decent, most people cant tell. Still on the slower side though. I need to strengthen my quadriceps and glutes more.

Recently, I met up with two old friends, who I last met 2 years ago and they did not notice! Both of them are about 6ft. Crazy right? I guess if youre still significantly shorter than the person youre meeting again, they likely wont take notice.

Unfortunately, I have gone too hard on cardio (specifically cycling and long walks) after receiving the last set of x-rays a few weeks ago, and developed a mild peroneal tendonitis in the right ankle. So, I'm taking a break from all physical activities apart from slow walks atm. This has set me back a few weeks from recovering to 100%.

Really like how you did your surgery. However, the doctors don’t recommend it because they say that you will be inducing a discrepancy. What attracts me to this method is that I have a healthy leg that I can use with the aid of crutches to do anything.

Great to hear that, only a matter of time till you reach your goal. No worries, injures like that will heal, but they might take a long time. Take care.

Siegfried · « **Reply #178 on:** May 19, 2023, 02:38:41 PM »

Went on a little 7k hike in the mountains today. Life is good

informationispower · « **Reply #179 on:** May 19, 2023, 03:47:56 PM »

Can you upload a total body photo? I am curious about your proportions

Siegfried · « **Reply #180 on:** May 19, 2023, 04:51:38 PM »

Quote from: informationispower on May 19, 2023, 03:47:56 PM

Can you upload a total body photo? I am curious about your proportions

Not very keen on uploading photos.

sphenopetroclival · « **Reply #181 on:** May 20, 2023, 02:45:33 PM »

Quote from: Siegfried on October 14, 2021, 06:14:21 PM

Hey guys, I have surgery with Dr. Koehne tomorrow - first thing in the morning. I will be doing my left side, tibia and femur first and do my right side as soon as bone healing allows for it. We will be using Precice 2, since Stryde has been off the market for almost a year now.

I am a male in my mid-twenties and planning on lengthening 9cm in total, which would make me stand at a satisfactory 176cm. I was not planning on writing a very detailed diary, but I will decide to provide updates from time to time, since my lengthening procedure in particular will take longer than most.

If you have recent imaging data please put it at this thread.

Friendly tod · « **Reply #182 on:** June 07, 2023, 08:05:15 AM »

Hi, how is your athletic ability recovery. Do you feel better, worse or nothing changed in your ability like stamina and explosive ability. any sequela you are facing? Any strange feeling from your leg？

Siegfried · « **Reply #183 on:** September 30, 2023, 03:02:49 PM »

Hey there,

I thought i'd provide a quick update. As of today, about 14 months after the last surgery on my right leg, im successfully recovered. The surgery for nail removal with dr. koehne is scheduled in dezember.

Recently had one of the best summers of my life, while enjoying my new height to its fullest. Went to festivals, concerts, partys and had a blast. LL and dr.koehne compeltely change my life. Ive never been this happy in my entire life. Its weird, before the surgery i was always shameful about my appearance and angry about it - Now that is all gone, absolutely incredible what a 9cm increase can do.

As to my athletic performance: I recently took up jogging again, i usually do an intervall training, meaning i jog for 1-2min and then i change to walking for 1-2min. Its been working quite well for me and has helped me steadily increaese the pace and duration of my joggin sessions. Im hoping to be able to return to 100% of my jogging capabilities by spring next year.

informationispower · « **Reply #184 on:** September 30, 2023, 04:57:42 PM »

Nice update siegfrid. I was wondering, how is your interaction with women now? Is it a night and day difference like some people claim or just better than before but not in a crazy manner?

Siegfried · « **Reply #185 on:** September 30, 2023, 05:37:15 PM »

night and day for sure, this is going from the womens average height to almost mens average height.

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