Comments on: Jeannine’s Story

By: Gaby

Gaby — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:41:06 +0000

River Cuomo of Weezer fame also had this procedure done to him, he was born with a leg shorter than the other.

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:26:50 +0000

I had this procedure done as well, although not nearly as extreme as the young lady in the article. I only had to lengthen my right fibula and tibia about two inches. It took about 6 months to do the lengthening and another 6 months to be completely healed

By: emanuel lewis

emanuel lewis — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:52:59 +0000

great work, way to persevere. that can only be one of the worst things for a young person to go through.

By: Sise

Sise — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:28:59 +0000

My cousin had to do something similar to this, when he was growing up he needed to have special shoes because one foot was a few inches shorter than the other. He finally got the surgery and spent tons of time recovering; he never thought he would be normal. Now he’s 18 and he is going to college and playing ball with his friends, its amazing. I’m glad that Jeannie and my cousin live in an age where medicine can help them live normal lives.

By: supaswag

supaswag — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:44:49 +0000

Mind over matter. Congrats Jeannine!!!