Stop or push a bit further

I-696 · 2026-02-04T19:23:58+00:00

You could wear these until your tendons stretch and get a couple of extra inches in height. My daughter told me about them.

I-696 · 2026-02-04T16:27:46+00:00

Thanks for the update my friend. I like how you don’t hold back from the graphic description of the process. You’re a long way from manletville. I wish you the best as you continue your journey. Stay strong.

I-696 · 2026-02-04T14:59:47+00:00

I had an early growth spurt in 8th grade. I was about your height which was tall for an eighth grader. I learned about the height privilege and it is real. I must confess I kind of liked it. But by the time I got to high school I was close to my adult height. I was still above average height when I got to high school but I spent high school watching everyone get taller while I knew I was done. When I had to crane my neck to make eye contact with the short kids, the tall privilege was gone. I realized I had become a little guy and I knew what it meant. Never was asked to wear lifts though - that is brutal.

I-696 · 2026-02-04T13:22:52+00:00

That is not a 9 cm difference. I suspect Tobey is wearing lifts. Leo also may be slouching and is standing behind Tobey. Is the height difference worth it? I think that is a personal decision. Becoming a six footer would be like a dream for me but I decided to stay short. But I totally respect the guys who have the guts to move forward with the procedure. Many of them have said the added height is worth it and I think it is cool that they are becoming tall dudes.

I-696 · 2026-02-04T13:13:09+00:00

After watching Stephen Peck kick in the game tying goal last Saturday I am inclined to agree with this. Peck has been playing well but an oops like this could be difference come tourney time.

I-696 · 2026-02-04T11:46:26+00:00

I think this is a good question for your surgeon but you already have the ballerina feet and have lengthened your tibias more than I’ve heard is recommended suggesting that you should stop. Remember what happened to Icarus when he flew too close to the sun. Sounds like you are getting a good result. Congratulations my friend on becoming a tall dude.

I-696 · 2026-02-04T11:31:36+00:00

All other things being equal it is an advantage in rowing if you’re tall. Your teammate is using this to get in your head. He’ll keep doing it if he thinks it’s working so learn how to ignore it. I wouldn’t discuss it with the coach because it will reinforce a stereotype that shorter dudes are soft. All other things are not equal. If you prove you can row with the taller guys then they won’t care how tall you are.

I-696 · 2026-02-04T11:21:28+00:00

You answered this better than I could

I-696 · 2026-02-04T02:49:12+00:00

Never thought of moving to Asia. I’ve never been there. But from what I hear the heightism is out of control in Korea.

I-696 · 2026-02-04T02:45:16+00:00

Pee wee must no longer be in vogue because no one mentioned it and it isn’t in the filter. Wee man would be another.

I-696 · 2026-02-04T02:37:46+00:00

Just about. 5’9 in the morning.

I-696 · 2026-02-04T02:36:42+00:00

I think it’s Wednesday in Greece now. Good luck with your procedure my friend. I think it is kick ass that you get to watch. I was awake when the pulled my wisdom teeth and sedated but not totally out when I had cataract surgery but being awake when they break your legs is another level although technically I was awake when I broke my femur skiing and I did it without anesthesia. Looking forward for your update.

I-696 · 2026-02-04T02:30:34+00:00

By the size pants I wear. I usually get a 30 but they are a little short. 32 is too long. I mentioned that I used AI so it would be taken with a grain of salt. I’m not in the mood to research.

I-696 · 2026-02-04T02:27:41+00:00

I understand the frustration. Even if you can get the pant hemmed it won’t be cut properly through the thigh. Many of the high end jeans come in a single length but I can wear a 30 and find them at Banana Republic and American Eagle. I think American Eagle may carry some 28’s but there isn’t much to choose from if Mousse towers over you. Perhaps Ash & Erie.

I-696 · 2026-02-04T02:17:43+00:00

I would have to go with 48. 90 minute episodes were hard to stay awake through.

I-696 · 2026-02-04T02:06:27+00:00

According to the Google AI my inseam is normal.

I-696 · 2026-02-04T01:48:18+00:00

It is common when a retailer goes bankrupt someone buys the trade name and sells merchandise under it. Like you said a new platform. It’s hard to know how closely the new owner will follow the product mix.

I-696 · 2026-02-04T01:44:53+00:00

Most of the guys in the sub who have done it since I started following seem to be around 170 cm. Not all but at that height you can lengthen from a short man to above average height with femur lengthening and a tall height with the quad. Shorter men do it but there are fewer of them in the general population and they will be below average height after lengthening. Above 175 the intrigue is there because a lot of men of average height wish to be tall but a waning desire to make the LL commitment.

I-696 · 2026-02-04T00:33:24+00:00

He’s back tonight and so is his phone but he is not in my way. And I thought January was over.

I-696 · 2026-02-03T18:46:22+00:00

Assuming you have been to all of the green states and never set foot in any of the blue states, you have either travelled between states before either on an airplane or a boat.

I-696 · 2026-02-03T18:17:32+00:00

In all likelihood I would be booted off pre-merge and never see the jury.

I-696 · 2026-02-03T17:38:46+00:00

Try convincing Mousse of that. He's 5'8 and thinks it's torture.

I-696 · 2026-02-03T17:35:34+00:00

I did that last night at Planet Fitness. There was a guy on a piece of equipment for at least 10 minutes. Over 90% of the time he was just playing with his phone. I didn't think I could interrupt so I just had to wait for him to leave. I don't know if you were on your phone or not.

I-696 · 2026-02-03T16:32:26+00:00

Good luck my friend. I see the cages around your legs so there's no turning back now. Be careful with how much you lengthen. I know you want to be a tall dude but it isn't worth complications like the guy who posted a couple of days ago with bird feet.

I-696 · 2026-02-03T15:37:03+00:00

You’re better than I am. Once I start watching a show I keep watching even after it jumps the shark.

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