For me this was a last resort. I tried therapy. 3 years of it actually. I tried old school in person therapists of many genders and ideologies. I tried trendy online therapists. Hell I tried church and I am not even religious. Though for me it was the societal reinforcement that hurt so much. Why no amount of therapy helped. “Oh my gosh Jenniferrr, you boyfriend is so fine!” “yes oh my gosh hes so tall” Jennifer was 4 foot 9 with a 5 foot 11 boyfriend. Guys saying to me “brother your swedish??? Bro did you stunt your growth or something?” Obviously did not help I had stumpy legs. “Whats up lil bro” Never heard that one until university.
Though by all means the girls preferences were understandable for if I was a girl I would have similar preferences, though the guys comments hurt the worst. Cause it wasn’t just highschool but Uni and even work were I got them.
So I saved up money. Working taking a gap year in university for a year working 2 full time jobs. 1 graveyard 1 morning shift. Re enrolled in uni spending another year in entry QA roles in the company Mom and Dad worked at.
I will not mention the doctor at all. Not promoting this surgery. So do not ask for doctor name here or DM i will not provide it.
Saved up 50K USD, went to India, and I got the surgery. 7.5 CM Femur and 6 cm tibia. 5 foot 7 and a half to 6 foot.
This changed my life.
And I have never needed therapy ever again.
No more short jokes. No more being made fun of. Hell first time in a while i feel like I have my life ahead of me. Got a girlfriend, love of my life. Would give the world for her. Though I just cannot tell her about this surgery. Cannot tell anyone why I am using reddit.
You can ask me anything though I will not mention the doctor.
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Do you have scars? If so, how can you hide the surgery from your girlfriend?
Any long term negative effects to this?
What was the pain like?
5ft 7in feels fairly tall lolol
I’m only 5ft tall but it honestly worked out for me as I’m a trans woman
You don’t need to justify your actions big bro 😎! You do you and do what makes you happy. You earned the Money so you can spend it how you want. No question just wanted to say I’m happy for you
How does it feel being one of the lucky ones?
Is it dangerous? How was the healing process? Is there anything you can’t do because you had that surgery?
Should have just taken mushrooms and become OK with yourself. Risking your life for 6 inches of height is so daft I imagine it should be red flag to any potential date. I know 3 guys under 6,6 and none of them are especially good looking or wealthy, all 3 of them have beautiful wives, families, kids. None of them flew to India to change their height. What’s next your nose, forehead ass shape.
What was the recovery like? How long did it take? Do you feel different? Do you feel healthy?
Can you even walk normal?
Happy for you! You wanted it, you set the goal, you earned the money, you did the research, you made the call, you took the risks. The height is yours and you earned it fully. Enjoy it brother.
Be proud of who you are and don’t be ashamed of your choices. Don’t keep secrets. You’re trading one anxiety for another.
Are you allowed to physically intense activities or are you limited
Hello! As a 5’11 woman, I can totally understand where your feelings come from. All the power to you! Do you have a girlfriend, and if yes, how tall is she? How long was your recovery?
What has the reaction been from the people to whom you are closest with in life, like friends and family? (The people who have known you before and after the surgery)?
Good for you, btw 👍
Im 5’7 and i havent had therapy about it but fair enough, was even bullied about my height for years but ive always embraced it