Leg Lengthening Podcast Episode 21: Interview with Quadrilateral Limb Lengthening Patient - Liam
In this interview with Liam; a cosmetic quadrilateral limb lengthening patient who underwent femur lengthening (via Precice 2 internal nails) in Oct 2020 followed by tibial lengthening soon after. Liam explains his desire for wanting lengthening, the effort he had to put into it and how to maintain a strong and positive mindset throughout the toughest cosmetic procedure there is. Quadrilateral lengthening is a goal for a lot of people who wish to increase their stature and Liam's story is a beacon of hope. Here is Liam's contact info that he offered to those who wish to reach out to him with questions. 1) Webpage: https://liamgetstaller.com/ 2) Instagram: @aviator_liam 3) Email: liam.celik.1983@gmail.com Time-Stamps: 1:20 – Just finished lengthening phase in Dec. 2020 1:50 – when he first heard of LL 2:50 – Why he did it this year during the COVID-19 pandemic 3:35 – Thoughts going into final decision 4:50 – Emotions leading up to it 6:00 – Which bone he got done first 8:00 – How tall was he prior to LL and how tall is he now 9:00 – Setting history as first Precice 2 internal nail quadrilateral patient 10:55 – Physical activities prior to LL 12:30 – Worries about Athleticism 13:45 – Pain after femur surgery 15:15 – Pain after tibia surgery 16:20 – Pain during lengthening 18:00 – Pain during Physical therapy 19:30 – Sleep during LL 21:10 – Pain now 22:45 – Getting around with the P2 nails 26:00 – Daily routine 27:00 – Thoughts on Proportions 28:50 – Arms to legs proportion 29:20 – PT continued 31:00 – Importance of PT 32:20 – Energy levels during LL vs. now 33:30 – Positive mindset 36:00 – Eating style 38:10 – Support network 41:30 -Final words 44:00 – Ways to contact Liam