Comments on: Would You Break Your Own Legs to Become Taller? http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/17/would-you-break-your-own-legs-to-become-taller/ The Neat Side of the Web Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:34:30 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: grow taller 4 idiots http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/17/would-you-break-your-own-legs-to-become-taller/comment-page-1/#comment-1858669 grow taller 4 idiots Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:00:04 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16856#comment-1858669 Do not forget to drink plenty of water. You need water to keep you from dehydration and to replenish the lost moisture in your body while exercising. Do not forget to drink plenty of water. You need water to keep you from dehydration and to replenish the lost moisture in your body while exercising.

]]> By: Yasser Elbatrawy http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/17/would-you-break-your-own-legs-to-become-taller/comment-page-1/#comment-667302 Yasser Elbatrawy Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:51:58 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16856#comment-667302 I read all what is written here and as a cosmetic limb lengthening specialist, i can confirm that most of people here had a wrong idea about the methos, co0mplications, risks or pain encountered with it. The method and devcies became more and more advanced and developed. The complications is almost nill if the operation is done with a professional limb lengthening surgeon. Conventional method as Ring Ilizarov fixator can work perfectly in case it is applied in a modern way that meet the western standard in medicine, not as originally invented a long time ago in Russia. Personally, i have many patients from all over the world including USA, some of them are movie stars, bussiness men, doctors and pharmacist and they are very happy with the results of their operation and siad that they would like to do it again if the time come back ! Any one wish to know more about the operation can go to my web site: www.lengthening.net or e.mail me: yasser@elbatrawy.com I read all what is written here and as a cosmetic limb lengthening specialist, i can confirm that most of people here had a wrong idea about the methos, co0mplications, risks or pain encountered with it. The method and devcies became more and more advanced and developed. The complications is almost nill if the operation is done with a professional limb lengthening surgeon. Conventional method as Ring Ilizarov fixator can work perfectly in case it is applied in a modern way that meet the western standard in medicine, not as originally invented a long time ago in Russia. Personally, i have many patients from all over the world including USA, some of them are movie stars, bussiness men, doctors and pharmacist and they are very happy with the results of their operation and siad that they would like to do it again if the time come back ! Any one wish to know more about the operation can go to my web site: http://www.lengthening.net or e.mail me: yasser@elbatrawy.com

]]> By: Erica http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/17/would-you-break-your-own-legs-to-become-taller/comment-page-1/#comment-619996 Erica Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:01:56 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16856#comment-619996 Wow! I can't even image a circumstance where I would consider doing such a thing. So sad. Wow! I can't even image a circumstance where I would consider doing such a thing. So sad.

]]> By: denveralien http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/17/would-you-break-your-own-legs-to-become-taller/comment-page-1/#comment-619572 denveralien Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:25:08 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16856#comment-619572 Are guys really conscious about their height as women are about their weight? o.O Are guys really conscious about their height as women are about their weight? o.O

]]> By: rainbow http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/17/would-you-break-your-own-legs-to-become-taller/comment-page-1/#comment-618719 rainbow Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:06:12 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16856#comment-618719 How can people do this to themselves for esthetic reasons?. I´m sorry, it´s better to pay a therapist. How can people do this to themselves for esthetic reasons?. I´m sorry, it´s better to pay a therapist.

]]> By: Neatoramawontsendmeapassword http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/17/would-you-break-your-own-legs-to-become-taller/comment-page-1/#comment-618692 Neatoramawontsendmeapassword Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:32:33 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16856#comment-618692 How much of his problem was in his head to begin with? He broke up with his girlfriend who he thought had a problem with his height. But what if she didn't? And does he really want to date the sort of small-minded women who made fun of him before but would accept him now? How much of his problem was in his head to begin with? He broke up with his girlfriend who he thought had a problem with his height. But what if she didn't? And does he really want to date the sort of small-minded women who made fun of him before but would accept him now?

]]> By: Skipweasel http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/17/would-you-break-your-own-legs-to-become-taller/comment-page-1/#comment-618210 Skipweasel Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:53:12 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16856#comment-618210 I'm 6'2", my wife's 4'9" (hey, she didn't even notice I'm bald for the first two years) but we're the same height lying down. She really married me to reach things down from shelves and dust up high. Seriously, 5'6" ain't short, I've known men shorter than that and some taller than me - but they're all human. I'm 6'2", my wife's 4'9" (hey, she didn't even notice I'm bald for the first two years) but we're the same height lying down.

She really married me to reach things down from shelves and dust up high.

Seriously, 5'6" ain't short, I've known men shorter than that and some taller than me - but they're all human.

]]> By: Mektoub http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/17/would-you-break-your-own-legs-to-become-taller/comment-page-1/#comment-618148 Mektoub Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:11:01 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16856#comment-618148 In China such operations have increased, the girls specially do this just for cosmetic reasons. Small is beautiful... In China such operations have increased, the girls specially do this just for cosmetic reasons.
Small is beautiful...

]]> By: Larfin Jackarse http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/17/would-you-break-your-own-legs-to-become-taller/comment-page-1/#comment-618133 Larfin Jackarse Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:37:24 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16856#comment-618133 Are you sure deborah? >more prone to bone fractures later on in life (even after the bone has healed, years later) because the new bone i’sn’t as strong as before it was broken. I thought healed bone was stronger. I have broken a heap of bones and was under the impression that, if they heal proper like, then they are stronger. Bummer. Might have to be a Googleist on that one. Are you sure deborah?

>more prone to bone fractures later on in life (even after the bone has healed, years later) because the new bone i’sn’t as strong as before it was broken.

I thought healed bone was stronger. I have broken a heap of bones and was under the impression that, if they heal proper like, then they are stronger. Bummer.

Might have to be a Googleist on that one.

]]> By: deborah http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/17/would-you-break-your-own-legs-to-become-taller/comment-page-1/#comment-618131 deborah Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:23:48 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16856#comment-618131 this is the Iliarov procedure, and it's been around for years and years. it's used also unilaterally in people with one leg shorter than the other, from whatever reason. it's as painful as it sounds, and the person is more prone to bone fractures later on in life (even after the bone has healed, years later) because the new bone i'sn't as strong as before it was broken. oh, and those XRs are of the tibia, not the femur like the article mentioned. this is the Iliarov procedure, and it's been around for years and years. it's used also unilaterally in people with one leg shorter than the other, from whatever reason.

it's as painful as it sounds, and the person is more prone to bone fractures later on in life (even after the bone has healed, years later) because the new bone i'sn't as strong as before it was broken.

oh, and those XRs are of the tibia, not the femur like the article mentioned.

]]> By: DOJ http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/17/would-you-break-your-own-legs-to-become-taller/comment-page-1/#comment-618121 DOJ Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:50:12 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16856#comment-618121 @Jacki - i saw that same story, and if i recall it was in Russia @Jacki - i saw that same story, and if i recall it was in Russia

]]> By: Mokuwai http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/17/would-you-break-your-own-legs-to-become-taller/comment-page-1/#comment-618078 Mokuwai Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:27:07 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16856#comment-618078 I have a leg 1 inch shorter than the other, which causes a lot of problems in my knees and hips (and my back) I still don't know that I would do this. I have a leg 1 inch shorter than the other, which causes a lot of problems in my knees and hips (and my back) I still don't know that I would do this.

]]> By: Jacki http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/17/would-you-break-your-own-legs-to-become-taller/comment-page-1/#comment-618076 Jacki Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:20:43 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16856#comment-618076 I've heard a story some few years ago on tv. A girl had the procedure done because her lifelong goal was to be a flight attendant but she was a few inches below the hight requirement... I've heard a story some few years ago on tv. A girl had the procedure done because her lifelong goal was to be a flight attendant but she was a few inches below the hight requirement...

]]> By: TT http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/17/would-you-break-your-own-legs-to-become-taller/comment-page-1/#comment-618074 TT Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:19:35 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16856#comment-618074 If they had this procedure cheap enough when I was a kid going through my growth spurt, I would've done it in a heart beat. I wish I was at least another 3 inches taller. If they had this procedure cheap enough when I was a kid going through my growth spurt, I would've done it in a heart beat.

I wish I was at least another 3 inches taller.

]]> By: mario http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/17/would-you-break-your-own-legs-to-become-taller/comment-page-1/#comment-618044 mario Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:34:12 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16856#comment-618044 This is a ridiculously painful procedure that causes suffering during the stretching period and I believe if a healthy person wants it they can have it. One of my classmates had this opperation done to better his life. He suffered from dwarfism and had problems with mobility which is frusterating for an extremely active person. Because it's such a painful and lenghthy procedure it's mostly done for medical reasons like my classmate. This is a ridiculously painful procedure that causes suffering during the stretching period and I believe if a healthy person wants it they can have it. One of my classmates had this opperation done to better his life. He suffered from dwarfism and had problems with mobility which is frusterating for an extremely active person. Because it's such a painful and lenghthy procedure it's mostly done for medical reasons like my classmate.

]]> By: Jeannine http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/17/would-you-break-your-own-legs-to-become-taller/comment-page-1/#comment-618036 Jeannine Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:22:34 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16856#comment-618036 My name is Jeannine I'm 18 years old and I've had my right leg lengthened twice, about a total of 16 inches. It was not optional. However, my device was external, and it's good to see that leg lengthening procedures have become more advance. I have over 300 scars to remember my surgeries by and this person will have a lot less. I still think it's crazy to choose to do something like this. If you want to read more about my story visit http://www.af.mil/news/airman/1003/jeannine.html and if you would like to see a picture of the device (please use your own descretion, not for weak stomachs) http://i28.tinypic.com/20k0n4.jpg My name is Jeannine I'm 18 years old and I've had my right leg lengthened twice, about a total of 16 inches. It was not optional. However, my device was external, and it's good to see that leg lengthening procedures have become more advance. I have over 300 scars to remember my surgeries by and this person will have a lot less. I still think it's crazy to choose to do something like this.

If you want to read more about my story visit http://www.af.mil/news/airman/1003/jeannine.html

and if you would like to see a picture of the device (please use your own descretion, not for weak stomachs)

http://i28.tinypic.com/20k0n4.jpg

]]> By: NeuroGirl http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/17/would-you-break-your-own-legs-to-become-taller/comment-page-1/#comment-617985 NeuroGirl Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:13:21 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16856#comment-617985 I love being small. I'm 5'1" and the guy I'm seeing is 6'4"... height is just a non-issue for me. That's why I think this guy is insane to endure that kind of torture to reach all of 5'8" I love being small. I'm 5'1" and the guy I'm seeing is 6'4"... height is just a non-issue for me. That's why I think this guy is insane to endure that kind of torture to reach all of 5'8"

]]> By: ted http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/17/would-you-break-your-own-legs-to-become-taller/comment-page-1/#comment-617645 ted Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:22:19 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16856#comment-617645 Ouch, Larfin. And I thought the leg-breaking was painful. Ouch, Larfin. And I thought the leg-breaking was painful.

]]> By: Thomas http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/17/would-you-break-your-own-legs-to-become-taller/comment-page-1/#comment-617596 Thomas Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:58:44 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16856#comment-617596 I'm pretty happy being 5'11". Can't say I'd be interested in a painful, yearlong process to gain an inch or two. I'd rather hit the gym solid for that year and gain muscle, cardiovascular endurance, and self esteem. Call me crazy. I'm pretty happy being 5'11". Can't say I'd be interested in a painful, yearlong process to gain an inch or two. I'd rather hit the gym solid for that year and gain muscle, cardiovascular endurance, and self esteem. Call me crazy.

]]> By: Johnny Cat http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/17/would-you-break-your-own-legs-to-become-taller/comment-page-1/#comment-617588 Johnny Cat Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:56:28 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16856#comment-617588 ahhhh, kid icarus beat me to beating me to it! Gattaca! Gattaca! Gattaca! ahhhh, kid icarus beat me to beating me to it!

Gattaca! Gattaca! Gattaca!

]]> By: kid_icarus http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/17/would-you-break-your-own-legs-to-become-taller/comment-page-1/#comment-617429 kid_icarus Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:46:09 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16856#comment-617429 ahhhh capella beat me to it! ahhhh capella beat me to it!

]]> By: Larfin Jackarse http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/17/would-you-break-your-own-legs-to-become-taller/comment-page-1/#comment-617409 Larfin Jackarse Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:57:51 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16856#comment-617409 That's nothing. I did that to my penis with a kitchen knife and some extending drinking straws. Now it is 5'6" long. I can now sell you my secrets, give me your email add if you want to know how. That's nothing.

I did that to my penis with a kitchen knife and some extending drinking straws. Now it is 5'6" long.

I can now sell you my secrets, give me your email add if you want to know how.

]]> By: sigh http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/17/would-you-break-your-own-legs-to-become-taller/comment-page-1/#comment-617398 sigh Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:39:43 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16856#comment-617398 That article is so ridiculous. Being tall is not that big a deal. I can't believe people are that insecure with themselves (how can you be insecure at being 5 foot 6 in?), when there are people who have far bigger "problems" (like paralysis or deafness or blindness) who are completely able to cope and live happy lives? I think therapy would have been easier ... or just a swift kick in the pants. That article is so ridiculous. Being tall is not that big a deal. I can't believe people are that insecure with themselves (how can you be insecure at being 5 foot 6 in?), when there are people who have far bigger "problems" (like paralysis or deafness or blindness) who are completely able to cope and live happy lives? I think therapy would have been easier ... or just a swift kick in the pants.

]]> By: caitlin13 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/17/would-you-break-your-own-legs-to-become-taller/comment-page-1/#comment-617393 caitlin13 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:10:03 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16856#comment-617393 I could never go through with it. I saw a special on the people with dwarfism that had it done. Excruciating pain and not much growth. It doesn't seem worth it to me, and I *hate* being small. I'm only 5' and I have a hard time with jokes, buying clothes, driving, etc. But I wouldn't take the risk that these guys did. I could never go through with it. I saw a special on the people with dwarfism that had it done. Excruciating pain and not much growth. It doesn't seem worth it to me, and I *hate* being small. I'm only 5' and I have a hard time with jokes, buying clothes, driving, etc. But I wouldn't take the risk that these guys did.

]]> By: aware http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/17/would-you-break-your-own-legs-to-become-taller/comment-page-1/#comment-617373 aware Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:57:50 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16856#comment-617373 this type of procedure has been done on people who have certain forms of dwarfism, to make their arms and legs average length. not sure i would go through with it, though. this type of procedure has been done on people who have certain forms of dwarfism, to make their arms and legs average length. not sure i would go through with it, though.

]]> By: jenny http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/17/would-you-break-your-own-legs-to-become-taller/comment-page-1/#comment-617372 jenny Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:56:22 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16856#comment-617372 oh i hate this, it makes me wince:/ my friend really wanted to get this, and thing is me too, if only it wasn't SO painful, once i heard the whole thing, its just downright stupid, i think ill live being five two haha oh i hate this, it makes me wince:/ my friend really wanted to get this, and thing is me too, if only it wasn't SO painful, once i heard the whole thing, its just downright stupid, i think ill live being five two haha

]]> By: Capella http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/17/would-you-break-your-own-legs-to-become-taller/comment-page-1/#comment-617354 Capella Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:14:32 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16856#comment-617354 Gattaka anyone? Gattaka anyone?

]]> By: Helen Bickers http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/17/would-you-break-your-own-legs-to-become-taller/comment-page-1/#comment-617348 Helen Bickers Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:57:27 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16856#comment-617348 If the procedure is on the thigh bones why is this article illustrated with an xray of the lower leg? If the procedure is on the thigh bones why is this article illustrated with an xray of the lower leg?

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