I Broke My Legs To Grow From 5ft 5" To 6ft | HOOKED ON THE LOOK

[@MW304_]

It’s sad that we live in a world. That other people’s validation means more then your health.

[@jandier9035]

Facts

[@raqui174]

But that’s the world we live in we can’t act like we don’t

[@5822huron]

If you are weak minded

[@shade247]

@@5822huronit affects even the strongest (sometimes)

[@slinkiegirl2001]

my cousin is 5,5 if he had the money i know he too would have the surgery some men are comfortable being short some men are not

[@JJ-ec9lp]

I hope he is able to walk fully normally again eventually. He will realize being perceived as physically different, especially disabled, is way harder than being short.

[@colombiansasquatch]

The disabled part will go away

[@--novus-ordo-secrolum-un--8820]

That’s goes away after 6 months

[@jandier9035]

@@--novus-ordo-secrolum-un--8820not for everyone

[@reardelt]

His gait is weird. I admit that

[@nocturnalwolf7559]

Yes. After recovery patients are able to exercise, jump rope, run, everything.

[@CameronKiesser]

Dear comments, Please stop gaslighting men. Tall people ARE treated differently and you KNOW it.

[@Rockstarmade224]

lol but some women don’t care tho lol I’m short and still go on dates

[@CameronKiesser]

@@Rockstarmade224 Tall guys are still treated differently, even if you manage to get dates or are married. I seen married women get flustered by Mr Tall all the time.

[@lionelhutz5137]

@@Rockstarmade224 That's fantastic but *YOU* are *ONE* guy and are not representative of the massive population of males.

[@jiayouchinese]

@@CameronKiesser Those are low class tramps. Good women don't care that much

[@Rockstarmade224]

@@CameronKiesser it depends on the woman tbh

[@silentnight3970]

Any height above the ground is better than 6 feet under.

[@lawrence.centinales]

i like that

[@she_sings_delightful_things]

Nice

[@user-fk8tr5ev8q]

wrong

[@she_sings_delightful_things]

@user-fk8tr5ev8q Gotta admit, I do feel this way at times, but ultimately we got to try and heal and keep living by changing our life situations and ridding the toxic people in them 🩷

[@johanokiewski-sj1bh]

I don't think. Is not .

[@emeraldgirl7374]

I can understand why he did it. However I can't get my head around why his friend did it, he was already 6ft. I wish them both the best in their recovery.

[@aricari7148]

Seriously thinking the same thing

[@Dave102693]

Some guys want to be 7ft

[@Robbie.J]

@@Dave102693 I think the negatives would definitely outweigh the positives at that height though. Health complications are pretty common at that height, maybe later in life though. Also, the fact is that many things are not made for people of that height.

[@RPKD88]

​@@Robbie.Jyep the taller you are, the more likely you are to develop several different illnesses.

[@king...675]

bro im 5ft 9in and not one has ever said anything about my height and ive never felt like im not apart of society whether on social media or in reality

[@iltony21]

But now he walks like he's on stilts...

[@Discipleofyeshuahamaschiach]

😢 it’s sad bruh

[@dredubz5825]

Kind of looks like it too….his proportions are off now 😕

[@SRichards-de7ri]

Hes only 2 months post op

[@lindyoliver7750]

Don't be so ridiculous, he's still healing!

[@aricari7148]

@@SRichards-de7ri he's 6 months post op.

[@Desmondthomas785]

6’ feet tall with 5’6” man arms?

[@ryanx9777]

they check your wingspan before doing this. so he actually looks normal

[@Rc1023]

I mean the hands and feet are probably not proportionate to his height now lol

[@jacobberg7899]

Africans has long arms

[@Ionlydategoodgirls]

4:55 he actually has very long arms, he looks proportionate

[@ShimiNicholasKomane-tg3bt]

That's what came to mind,like,what about other bones to match up the 6ft tall man legs.

[@DONALDJOHNTRUMP46]

Walking to the bar to get his first drink like he’s already drunk

[@StayHomeSafe-y2h]

That was funny

[@captainknapton]

6'0 to 6'6 ? Now that fools just doing way too much lol

[@Scarlet_Soul]

And his legs look ridiculous with his torso

[@joannasliwa8147]

@@Scarlet_Soul I agree . Maybe with all this body-building ( + magic supplements ) going on, the legs can gain muscles

[@MrZAPATA92186]

Dude looks like SpongeBob 😂

[@Crocro900]

No 5 5 to 6 ft

[@wendydarling8192]

@@Crocro900 They are talking about the friend not the guy that was 5’5

[@FrenchMannequin]

I'm skeptical that people smile at him more solely because of his height. I believe his negative self-perception before might have influenced how he interpreted others' reactions towards him. Now that he has a ‘better’ self-perception, he’s interpreting others’ behaviour as more positive, when perhaps it’s been that way all along.

[@dredubz5825]

Yes I believe you are correct. He is a very attractive man, and also seems nice. Even if he was on the shorter side before, I think a lot of women would love to date him.

[@Naistov]

This is very spot on. A lot of us can relate in terms of varying insecurities and just expect the worst when interacting in public.

[@tayvaun09]

Well said 👍🏾 I feel the same , it's all about self perception no matter, thats why pretty girls still wear make-up even when they dont need it

[@evilbunnyofhorror]

I totally agree and thought the same thing when he said that.

[@notsurex]

no, he was being honest. he notices he gets treated better because of how he looks now. it has nothing to do with ''interpreting'' things differently. people treat you based on how you and look, and you know this.

[@juwanpompey227]

Jumping from 5’5 to 6’0 is definitely pushing the limit, I feel like the human body could adjust to 2 maybe 3 inches without to much problem. But that big of jump might have some complications down the road, just hope he gets his full range of motion back.

[@ashgreene4914]

yup heart muscles will now have to pump more.

[@gj9157]

​@@ashgreene4914 As they do for people who are naturally tall as well.

[@rogerjohnson586]

Bro ain't got no motion trying hit it from the back with wobbling legs

[@Visionaryakafonzfoederl]

I’m dead 😂😂😂😂

[@TroyS-ud3lb]

😂 lol

[@BanaNa-db5xf]

dude was 6 foot and risked his mobility to be 6'6 ...? that i can't get behind.

[@-Ice_Cold-]

Interesting if 6'6 people going surgery to be 7'0

[@nickolasstrudwick7232]

Not only is the surgery dangerous it now puts him in the category of almost guaranteed back problems later in life. 6'5 is usually the threshold for that.

[@user-yr1si5db3d]

Right! I always joke anything over 6'3" is pushing it if you're not an athlete. Now you're just uncomfortable on planes for no reason lol

[@MatteoFitness]

Good thing he doesn't need you to get behind it.

[@user-yr1si5db3d]

The friend was 6ft

[@kricket8801]

He seems to be in pain, his walking gait just looks painful.

[@princessmissy50]

True, but recovery must take longer than for most surgeries because there's actually 2 surgeries done: one to put the fixator in, and another to take it out when the lengthening process is done.

[@teeteeshouse]

lol he's still healing, sillyl

[@choonblaze]

@@teeteeshouse it's not guaranteed it will ever be normal again, silly girl

[@Hakushodemon]

@@princessmissy50 people like you who have never had a bone break do not know what you are talking about. breaking a bone like this is permanent damage. the broken bone (ive had them) will ache in the winter or when its cold. The bone is also larger and more uncomfortable and thats not even getting into nerve damage from bones breaking which doesnt recover or ever come back. you are actively spreading lies and misinformation

[@evelyna_paula1747]

@@choonblaze Yep. There's no guarantee. Jumping and athleticism are out the window for ever. The hands are also not long enough to support him falling from that height.

[@johnnylego807]

This man looks like he’s in constant pain!! I feel for him. I know he’s taller, but you can tell his walk is off, and he’s hurting. I know that look!

[@M16-bf4ku]

he has not healed yet.

[@xHollow.]

Hes literally fine his nerves arent damaged his body is just getting use to his new legs

[@ryanx9777]

bro think you can just walk normally post surgery. lol. we are humans not robot. it will take time for him to walk normally again, just like any other surgery

[@_ChasingDestinee]

First he was insecure because of his height. Now he’s gonna be insecure because of how he walks 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@davyjones77]

he's still recovering, breaking bones takes more than a year to heal especially in this case

[@stevemoore-nx8cq]

😂 😂 😂

[@amberhi874]

I agree

[@AuthorRahsaanAli]

Facts. The world is such a messed up place. So much to the point where on has to enhance appearances to feel more secure.

[@TheAmazingHoho576]

This is why the Buddha said healing your mind and emotions is the best way to heal suffering....

[@bipsomma2483]

It's so rare to see a man have insecurities like this and admit it. He's a very good lookin guy and it's a bummer that people made fun of his height. Though he seems to be happy. I wish him well.

[@jessecruz7902]

Would you date a man who is 5 foot 6 inches tall

[@user-kp3zx3db3k]

@@jessecruz7902im going to go out on a limb here (no pun intended) and say probably not.

[@matts3932]

Over multiple videos I’ve heard him talk about how different people treat him now that he is 6’0” tall. So is it an insecurity or a desire to be treated well by a society obsessed with physical appearance?

[@syrup-]

Sometimes, changing people's appearances benefits them mentally. When they've tried therapy, they've tried to mitigate the anguish.

[@ghty181]

Certainly not rare for men to have insecurities. Maybe it's rare for them to admit it.

[@wynterbreeze1202]

Body dysmorphia is real.

[@adamarens3520]

Height discrimination is also real.

[@lindyoliver7750]

He saw his body exactly the way it was, he was short. That's not body dysmorphia

[@wynterbreeze1202]

@lindyoliver7750 dies. You obviously don't know what body dysmorphia is in broader terms. What he did was DRASTIC.

[@lindyoliver7750]

@@wynterbreeze1202 No doubt it was drastic. Hope he doesn't have lifelong complications. But he still had a realistic view of his body & wanted to change it. Seems like he went through a lot of bullying as well so he probably did have some psychological issues.

[@adamarens3520]

@@wynterbreeze1202 it was drastic, no doubt. Now I’ve been 6’ even most of my life but now im older and just starting to shrink a touch. My whole life I’ve seen men teased, brushed aside, and openly mocked for being short. I’ve seen some men develop a Napoleon complex ( aka short man syndrome) in response to the hostility and isolation they feel too. With body dysmorphia, isn’t there body image unrealistic and distorted? And their attempts to change their appearance in an attempt to ease the dysmorphia are fruitless or temporary ? This man is realistic it seems and I hope he finds peace.

[@sterlingwoodardjr.9024]

I think this is an example of why short men shouldn't feel insecure about their height.

[@sant0s93]

Those legs will never perform the same, thats a fact

[@sd21z]

He walks weird

[@kira-zk6op]

He will heal but when he gets older he will surely have a lot of issues with his legs, this type of surgery is insane.

[@xHollow.]

They will people have been shot through their spinal cord literally disconnecting their ability to walk have regained that ability to walk through preserving and working out constantly it happens and this guy confirmed it to with his doctor and he works out to so yes

[@sant0s93]

Yes it will heal but let's see him playing some sports, run etc.. it will never perform the same as before

[@Visionaryakafonzfoederl]

Yep. I broke my leg and wrist and knee and it definitely ain’t the same as it was before.

[@KAL-589]

I'm pleased for you however it saddens me people have to go to these lengths to feel accepted in society.

[@Robbie.J]

Yeah the truth is height doesn’t matter much regardless if most people understand it or not. I think if everyone was meant to be tall, then we would be. It’s just like how we do not all have the same eye colour, skin colour, face shape, etc. We all have our own unique characteristics/features.

[@DominiqueKozuch]

lengths. no pun intended.

[@GreySchezwan]

Its funny how tall people wish they were shorter and short people wish they were taller there are advantages and disadvantages to both sides

[@kath182]

​@DominiqueKozuch I see what you did there. 😂

[@KAL-589]

@@DominiqueKozuch I know. I actually realised that after I posted the comment and thought about addressing the pun lol

[@rachelroussey7048]

Having had multiple ankle surgeries, including an external fixator, I would NEVER recommend this to ANYONE unless absolutely necessary (as in my case, for severe arthritis, pain management). However he is incredibly strong for going through that, whatever the reason. Men DEF get judged by their height, so no shade to you sir. Glad you are ok and happy with the end result!

[@Diamondr11Blue]

Man, having seen 2 aftermaths of hip surgeries from family and what comes with it after, nah if ain't worth it.

[@martinvanburen4578]

forget judged, men get rejected by women who themselves don't want to get judged on physical appearance

[@cocosheabuttarosemaryqueen9204]

I agree

[@hlpiv48341]

I've had severe ankle arthritis since childhood. My joints were removed and fused together as a child because my pain was so bad. Now 50 years later one of them hurts so bad and there isn't enough bone mass to attach an artificial ankle to anything. Just have to wait on technology to catch up. For me it always hurts more when someone notices my limp and asks if I'm in pain. I say "I am now, since you asked and brought it to my attention. 😂🤣"

[@brownbagz]

You are right!! I had my 3rd total right ankle replacement, and on them cold days, it's horrible, plus I have Lupus and fibromyalgia.

[@TheWordOfTheStreet]

trading *height* for *less ability to protect yourself (in a fight)* is crazy. i'd rather be 5'5" and can protect myself vs being 6ft and cant even walk properly

[@lawrence.centinales]

bro lost his agility

[@TheFutureRicky]

That’s what the strap is for

[@jacobmin5003]

@@TheFutureRicky one shot and your legs crumble from the recoil bruh

[@Wasztar]

he will rocover

[@Parnassoss]

@@jacobmin5003 lmao no ground support to absorb the recoil

[@franny5295]

I wonder if his back is messed up now. I'm 5'2." 5'5" is just a little short for men from western Africa. Just a little. 5'7-8" is average. We're not tall people. It's unrealistic to expect our people to accommodate European norms. People of African descent are either short or over 6' tall. That's just the way it goes. They was nothing wrong with him at 5'5" that some counseling couldn't have gotten him through. His back is gonna make him regret all his life choices. He's not made to be 6' tall. Now he's got a torso that's disproportionate to his legs and more than appearance, that's gonna destroy his back. He should have told those people to kiss his brown eye and found somebody who wanted him for him. He's perfect for a woman my height. Edited to add: Honey, you were fine the way you were. You were supposed to be compact and you've messed that up. You think being short is bad, I promise debilitating back pain is worse. And being tall increases the risk of back problems anyway. You've put all that extra stress on a structure that's not up to code. 2-3 inches is no more than you should have done because of that.

[@lawrence.centinales]

need more people like you on this earth

[@toxicxhazard]

Based mature and wise woman

[@user-gl5cj6tg5i]

lack of height come from women....yall be mad tiny for some reason

[@anselmococco8247]

Easy for you to say. Short women have no issue finding partner and be considered. Short guys are not respected and saw as comedy relief.

[@ananse77]

A lot of people of African descent are super tall. What ARE you talking about?😂

[@teebellerina8783]

I was smiling ear to ear on their date hoping it to go well, but every time he walks I’m scared he’s going to fall over. 😮

[@yourlastfoe]

This is a sad world.

[@dariotatopiola]

Nothing bad happening here, you dont need to hate your stature to acknowledge that you would be better off being taller, its just positives. You dont need to be sad either about your charisma to acknowledge that you would be better off being more charismatic (smiling more, getting interested on people rather than yourself, stoping nagging habit, complimenting), its just that it wasnt possible to better your height until now haha

[@PauIdenino]

@@dariotatopiola bruh

[@dariotatopiola]

@@PauIdenino what

[@LaurenT1998]

💯

[@SizzlerC]

Nope, I'm happy for him. You live once, do what makes you happy.

[@InitialD-Zuki]

He really said, “just be who you are” ohhh the irony.

[@simpleecasual7138]

Bro took on a loan just to be 6f... The internet got to this man, there is nothing we can do for him

[@WomenHateShortMen]

The internet showed him the truth. It showed us all the truth.

[@TemplePriestess]

WHY did his friend get leg lengthening surgery when he was already 6ft tall? Make it make sense. Are people considering 6ft short now? Wtf

[@bbb_888]

Yeah, 20 yrs from now ppl will say Shaq O'Neil and Great Khali are short!!!

[@gretaweiss6802]

How did he afford the $100,000 surgery? That’s so much money!

[@ufreshblood]

@@gretaweiss6802maybe he’s on a payment plan lol

[@jaf6932]

Some tall guys are nothing without their height.

[@colombiansasquatch]

No ofc not...I did it for a different reason

[@_ARIZONA_MAN]

I’m trippin off homeboy that was already 6 foot but got the surgery to be 6’6. I guess insecurity comes in all sizes. Very interesting.

[@dathunderman4]

Yeah that’s insane. It isn’t like you can even play basketball after this surgery so what’s the point of becoming 6’6?

[@charlieb9064]

@@dathunderman4 He spent 100K on this too. As a 6ft guy myself I've never felt the need to be taller let alone an absurd height like 6'6

[@bobfisher6382]

@@charlieb9064 Damn that is a lot of dough. So that's what this surgery costs? I could see up to 20K, maybe 30. 100K is a ton, unless you have a lotta dough.

[@adams8830]

Sounds like mental delusion.

[@shadowxoxx]

0:03 neither he nor his friend are 6ft.. not even 5,11..

[@SPZ909]

In that second picture he looks a bit over 180cm. And 180cm is 5'11" as you know.

[@shadowxoxx]

@@SPZ909 still not 6 ft as claimed

[@Random_emarati]

Still better than 164cm​@@shadowxoxx

[@daniells71]

The things he says about how he was treated are true. I'm also 5'5''. I signed up to a dating site. It's was an annoying process so I gave up right after posting my pictures. 5 days later when I came back to finish up, I already had 400 messages. As soon as I added words and put in my height, every single one of those women disappeared. Even the really short ones lol. That's was my most concrete experience with height discrimination to date. It is a real thing.

[@Qq-xs1fz]

Maybe it wasn't the height, but the rest of the words? 🤔

[@nocturnalwolf7559]

​@@Qq-xs1fzit's height buddy don't sugar coat it

[@geocyo8835]

I'm five-ten but my best friend is the same height as you and I can tell how it affects his overall confidence, so I feel for you. It's unfair. But if you want to get the surgery like this guy but don't have a hundred thousand dollars for it, I can give you the blueprint that I gave my friend so that you can change your situation for the better. Just respond to this comment if you're interested.

[@daniells71]

@@geocyo8835 Naw I'm fine being short. It's the people that have a problem with me that you need to change their situation.

[@spenceroreilly8189]

​@geocyo8835 whats the blueprint?

[@franceslovato9842]

Wasn't this surgery started with little people with dwarfism? Now it's happening with people who feel on the short statured side. It's his decision, his life...live & let live.

[@pmerancier]

yes it was

[@franceslovato9842]

@@pmerancier Thanks for the clarification. I thought so.

[@lionelhutz5137]

At 5'5 it's not a *feeling* of being on the short statured side, you *ARE* on the short statured side.

[@thelastjb]

I’m 6 foot 2. Might also get the surgery and become 7 feet. Raise the standard a little 🤣

[@Playeriyo20]

I am 6 foot 6 I will do the surgery to be 7 foot 6 I hit my head in most places can't wait to live curved for life xD

[@Hakushodemon]

dude paid 100k to start walking with a limp. 2:16. people who have accidentaly had their bones broken (myself in sports) would never elect to do so. Bones which have broken in half never heal back to normal. in the winter the broken bone will ache. There is nerve damage. The bone doesnt grow back to original size it becomes alot bulkier and painful in general. 'doctors' who do this surgery should have their license taken away as they are breaking the oath they took to do no harm

[@felicia_716]

They probably smile at him because he has a pretty severe limp so they are being nice.

[@melaninpoppin]

Exactly what I was thinking!

[@-Ice_Cold-]

Being on his knees, he is shorter than he was before

[@wanda01141]

Right I said the same

[@ibrahimelmi210]

lmao

[@ashgreene4914]

i thought so as well.

[@xscorpiox4933]

This is so sad, and painful to watch. He does seem happy, but so unnecessary. Breaking your bones to become taller is CRAZY!! 🤯

[@movtipsislee]

True but we have seen *MUCH WORSE* from this show 😊

[@Robbie.J]

Exactly. I don’t care if most people will never believe or understand it, but I truly believe height does not matter much honestly. I think if everyone was meant to be tall, then we would be. Just like how we do not all have the same eye colour, face shape, skin colour, etc.

[@Etherealzyo]

I don’t understand why people want to make other people feel bad about their height. I get not being physically attracted to a certain height because hey you can’t help what doesn’t attract you just be respectful and keep it pushing, people can’t help how tall they are, they just have to deal with it so why make fun of them for it?

[@Robbie.J]

@@Etherealzyo Exactly. I would hope that in the future more and more short people do not feel the need to have this surgery as well. Because at that point I guess every single short person in the world might as well have this surgery. And obviously that should definitely not be the case.

[@martinvanburen4578]

why is it sad? how about people who do nose surgery or get their teeth fixed? not sure why society thinks a man getting taller is crazy or sad.

[@VR-oy3fu]

Honestly, good for him. Going from 5 foot 5 to 6 foot will bring massive positives to his life. Dont listen to the salty comments man if youre reading this. No one wants to admit this, but everyone is extremely shallow in real life. Being a 6 foot man helps.

[@LILDroidDEX]

Man you haters in the comment section are going to be really mad when he starts walking normally again. Some of y'all need to get a few lessons on how bones and muscles heal. Tons of athletes have broken plenty of Bones and many of them get right back into action after a few months.

[@JohnLourd-xj8po]

Athletes who seriously break their legs do not get right back into action after a few months.

[@dr.aliadixonnursepractitio6473]

With their OWN natural bones LOL it's no hate (please for God sake i wish you all get better vocabulary) Who is hating on a man who can barely walk with ARTIFICIAL stilts in his leg. Please go fix your insecurities you are a "hater" of self if you agree with this unhuman foolishness

[@maazahmed506]

@@dr.aliadixonnursepractitio6473 Get acquainted with the facts before you speak. Nothing artificial that stays permanently in your system once the procedure is complete. The nail expands slowly allowing the bones to heal and fill in the spaces. Once the healing is complete, the fixators/nails are removed. This procedure is called distraction osteogenesis and in theory, it works exactly like a normal fracture.

[@ToddToTheBlack]

Yeh they don't realize, nor listened to what he said, he's only 2 months done from the process, which took him probably around 7 months to go from 5'5 to 6 foot, so now he's only 2 months after that in the video. Actually he's already walking normal, there's up to date footage of him

[@ToddToTheBlack]

@@dr.aliadixonnursepractitio6473 You didn't live in this guys shoes at 5'5... Women are very nasty toward short men, and it's even 3 x worse in the bIk community... That in itself is "Inhuman"

[@style_icon997]

His ex was against him getting the surgery but she would make comments about his height? Definitely not the kind of girl he should be with and I'm glad he's realizing that even if he is taller now!

[@Beth1300]

Weird that she criticised. I assume maybe she felt too tall next to him but chose to make him feel bad instead

[@kitkat88816]

Yeah that’s a toxic gf there. If you actively choose to pick on your partner insecurities rather then help them find ways to get over it your a bad cruel person glad they not together no one deserves a sour relationship like that.

[@csmit04]

Mighy be that, she feels she settled and knows that the added height will give him more options, so she now has to be on her game.

[@DawnieG]

I make fun of my boyfriend’s height but he’s better than all the 6 foot men I dated before. He knows it’s all jokes tho. He’s claims he’s 5’9. I thought I was 5’3 but I think I’m 5’4. He’s def 5’8. 😂 we’re the same height when I wear my tall docs.

[@Rashaadthegr8]

@@DawnieG docs?

[@whateversmurfette]

the internal pain to lead him to this must have been far worse than the physical pain caused by the process. i hope he can learn to love himself so somebody else can love him for who he actually is.

[@Nursegirlalexandra]

He has way more confidence now I’m happy for him.

[@Nekole1]

​@@NursegirlalexandraAgreed

[@ckek-or4cn]

@@NursegirlalexandraHe’s lucky cause he’s prob on pain management and get prescribed pain medication I wish I was in pain management opioids are the only thing that makes me feel happy

[@Lovelyinspo]

@@Nursegirlalexandrathat confidence is not genuine confidence. Confidence starts from within not by physical conditions chancing.

[@dariotatopiola]

@@Lovelyinspo Not necessarily, I heard about some plastic surgeons that noticed that psychological strains were lifted by plastic surgery for some people, and those strains were on the mind even though they changed their appearance to fix it. Some people did not get fixed in the mind even though their appearance was changed, they still felt ugly, conclusion? You never know lol And who are you to say whats genuine and whats not anyway

[@user-fi7yh3qz4k]

You really think your Dad is avoiding you b/c he thinks you are taller than him now? 🤔

[@GetMoreRacks]

Dads avoiding him cause he’s doing this weird shyt 😂

[@Ionlydategoodgirls]

Of course

[@misterpsych3804]

as a 57 year old man who is currently 5'5" . (used to be 5'6") I am used to my height. But probably not a day goes by when I wished for at least Normal height like 5'9" plus- on a dating site a women flat out told me - you must be at least 5'8" to date her - So that kinda hurts. I am good looking, funny and pretty successful. I don't look forwards to dating now that I am going through a divorce. Can't judge this guy unless you are 5'5" and lived with the discrimination. People are just dismissive of shorter guys-

[@Samuel-vw2wy]

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[@kehindeomotola6496]

Crazy. Repercussion could be severe in old age

[@megganaki]

He walks with a limp though😮

[@colombiansasquatch]

@@megganakibecause he's still recovering

[@megganaki]

@@colombiansasquatch oh ok, thought he was limping for life.

[@acex222]

why just make stuff up to get upset at?

[@Nominaze]

@@acex222How is he making stuff up? What this person said is true, it’s the same when people get plastic surgery as they get older you start sagging and drooping badly. He can also fall under SEVERE repercussions as he gets older. All of has have these different insecurities but the way we react to it, is important.

[@crimson6952]

Society: Judges men based and physical characteristics Also society: In shock and in awe when men attempt to change their physical characteristics

[@Speedyskull15]

True but We all want an attractive man or woman and we all want someone who can make us look popular. Thats why he asked about her social right away. To me people who change themselves to be popular do the most judging. This guy doesn’t want just one woman’s attention you can tell he wants it all.

[@martinvanburen4578]

@@Speedyskull15 huh? if we all want attractive people and he does something to make himself more attractive, what difference does it make whether one or hundred women? to me people who change themselves to be more popular do it because other people made them feel less attractive and they want to correct a flaw

[@lovelylipbonesouwwwwwwwolv2198]

No surprise here it happens to women too... Why'd you think women get more plastic surgery than men... Plus not to long ago getting a BBL became viral tons of women were getting it even though it is the deadliest cosmetic surgery... Thanks to Kim Kardashian and other women who made having an enormous butt a trend... Sad to see both men and women crumbling under society's pressures...

[@briannabrown9630]

​@@lovelylipbonesouwwwwwwwolv2198exactly, it affects women more

[@lionelhutz5137]

@@Speedyskull15 lol gotta love women. They'll hijack a discussion focusing on men's issues and somehow make it about them. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@geraldcolbert8312]

He didn't need a height lift he just needed to make more money. Ask Jeff Bezos

[@lewispugh7916]

Facts

[@starvosmclemore9043]

I get it!!.....I'm a short dawg, but I'll pass on this one. Regardless of our differences in height, we all will leave this earth 🌎 the same. No human being is immortal.

[@user-gl5cj6tg5i]

im 5'5...last girl i smashed was 5'10...i dumped her...she didnt match "up" to my standards. 💪💪😂 True story

[@Visionaryakafonzfoederl]

Could’ve just said we the same height laying down, Mrs, come find out

[@tj-8422]

I'm stunned that this surgery exists.

[@franceslovato9842]

It exists also for people with dwarfism (little people) not only for the legs but also for the arms.

[@notsureiL]

Common in South Korea.

[@Dave102693]

@@notsureiLit’s also popular in India

[@amandamiller6995]

It not only exists, it's a whole industry! I'm just wondering where he got this kind of money at his age. Because I doubt this type of thing would be covered by typical health insurance.

[@--novus-ordo-secrolum-un--8820]

@@amandamiller6995loans

[@Vvisrg04]

The way he walks now though 🤦🏽‍♀️ lookin like he's constipated 😭

[@onlinedigitalincome]

🤣🤣🤣🤣, constipation though?

[@colombiansasquatch]

@vvisrg04 why do you walk like this when you're constipated? You should get that checked out.

[@Vvisrg04]

@@onlinedigitalincome Lmao hell yeah, looks like he been holding that 💩 in for days 😭

[@Vvisrg04]

@@colombiansasquatch Lmao 😂 it's just a joke bro but I've seen people who do, your telling me you ain't ever walk to the bathroom like this after eating tacobell or some other junk food place that makes your insides go 🤯 😂

[@colombiansasquatch]

@@Vvisrg04 no. but, probably because if i get to that point, it's an all out sprint.

[@LoveAlways1002]

He had 100k for this.... bless his heart ❤🙏🏼💯

[@strait-upstraitz5893]

Seems like a great man. Sad he felt a need to get such a painful surgery but, in a 5'4" female not a 5'5" male. He looks great! Hope he makes a full recovery ❤️

[@britpoppansy]

So like...I'm a guy who is 5'5". Even if you lengthen the legs you're still going to have the small hands and feet of a guy of short stature. You know? It's going to look weird. I don't need to be tall THAT bad. I shall remain a short king!

[@martinvanburen4578]

not necessarily...your wing span is often your height but it is never exact. you can be 5'5 and have the wingspan of 5'10

[@James.99]

I'm the opposite. I'm only 5'9" but have size 12 feet and 8 inch hands. My arm span is also about 6'2". So it must be my legs that are disproportionately short and I'm totally going to get the surgery when I can.

[@fighterinmkiwiscience3517]

​@@James.99you are girl?

[@-Ice_Cold-]

Yeah, and 6ft ain't tall anyway. At least not worth at all

[@James.99]

@@fighterinmkiwiscience3517 no

[@A-n-n-a.1676]

Ouch, ouch…for the rest of his life .

[@lolaamazonia5218]

I remember in white chicks movie when the friends of the Wayans brothers said " you guys look different" as in taller. "We got our knees done" 😂😂😂

[@JohnLourd-xj8po]

😂😂😂

[@neeceystink9920]

He took a chance on never being able to walk in order to be tall? Wow!

[@covfefemaga7918]

We want to know about the guy who did this to get to 6'6"

[@evraljones9862]

Although I wouldn't do this(I'm 5'3") I can understand why he did. The biggest issues he probably faced was in dating. I'm sure most people might say that it's not worth but, when dating is a huge part of your life, you might consider. I'm sure he didn't have an issue meeting women but, his height was the determining factor for most of his rejections. He was physically fit, likely made good money and had a great personality to boot. Say what people want, but height is extremely important to women in the west unless you're super successful financially. Ironically, very tall women have similar issues with dating but, it's still significantly better than short men.

[@grovedwayne390]

I know some tall woman who hate their height. Men have asked them if they are a trans just because they are tall. Horrible humans

[@user-gl5cj6tg5i]

Nope...height means nothing nor money...its if she thinks your ugly

[@anselmococco8247]

@@user-gl5cj6tg5i if you really think that you're an idiot

[@anselmococco8247]

@@user-gl5cj6tg5iif you really think that you're an idiot

[@Max-unswayed]

​@@user-gl5cj6tg5iheight means something I'm 5'1 and women ignore me one time one of my friends called a short man in front of this girl i liked and she laughed it really dent a blow on my confidence say what you want, ignore reality all you want but height determines the way people approach you .

[@zfenty]

I don't see it as a height problem, I see it as a philosophical problem. When I am by myself I am the tallest person in the world.

[@Oneminuteguitarkenji]

Where is he now? He has been gone from social media for 4+months. My guess is he is experiencing severe complications.

[@ashgreene4914]

probably doesn't want to be bothered anymore but i do want an update as well

[@Oneminuteguitarkenji]

@@ashgreene4914he is doing good, he updated his ig and looks like he is recovering well

[@Bones09990]

He walks like he has a full diaper. Looks painful 😕

[@EmiliaEmil-mz5fu]

😂😂😂

[@katharineanonymous6992]

I’m 5’7 and I dated a 5’6 man. Some of us don’t mind short kings. But good for you for going for what you want ❤

[@Papi_Luis2001]

You see. Even the fact that you have to refer to us as. “Short kings”. To make us feel validated or accepted. It’s not ok

[@olaines9154]

@@Papi_Luis2001dang. She can’t win for nothing. Not that serious

[@vanguardprime4636]

​@Papi_Luis2001 Grow a goddamn pair, u sensitive wimp. It's an endearing term, would you rather be called a manlet?

[@melaninmonroeeee]

@@Papi_Luis2001 100% guarantee that you are apart of the r/shortguys subreddit 💀

[@Papi_Luis2001]

@@melaninmonroeeee I mean I’m not. I was just giving my thoughts. Someone having their own thoughts doesn’t mean their apart of everything tied to it

[@therealsimpshady1641]

Him: don’t care what people think Also him: since I got this surgery I can be myself without caring what people think

[@Sss21288]

5’7 here and idgaf about my height cuz I’m a nerd 🤓

[@gaill7908]

This is insane. Risking your life to be inches taller? Insane!

[@--novus-ordo-secrolum-un--8820]

It’s not risking ur life 😂 it’s just extending bone and that’s it lol

[@runantelope4239]

It is risking your life, the risk of infection, the risk of bone and fat embolism in orthopedics is crazy high, there's a reason this surgery is barely legal across the world

[@--novus-ordo-secrolum-un--8820]

@@runantelope4239 not true unless your going to a shitty clinic like the one in India

[@ckek-or4cn]

@@runantelope4239 I want too get any form of surgery for opioids I love opioids

[@blujaythelone]

@@runantelope4239 but we only have one life so its now or never

[@StopStomping]

I can't believe it. I hope your recovery goes well without walking side to side.

[@nikkirockznikkirockz8551]

Dude's Literally "Standing On Bizness"!!! 🤣

[@MyVitros]

its pronounced Bidness

[@nikkirockznikkirockz8551]

​@@MyVitrosErm, it's actually pronounced "Standin' On Tyrone's Conquered BUCK azz bizness (by world's other Real Men) azz Bizness actually, but go "awwff" sir!!! 😂

[@ashgreene4914]

🤣🤣🤣

[@DrDeepenstein]

I’m short and I get the insecurity. I guarantee my life would be easier if I were taller. Regardless of how I feel and what I wish, I just can’t go through a procedure that results in me breaking my legs. Whether I like it or not, I am what I am and I gotta work with what I got.

[@Redangel.199]

6ft is such a normal height in my country. I wouldn’t risk my health for that. If a woman really likes you the height doesn’t matter.

[@iAmJoshC]

I don't think this has anything to do with dating. Some People do this because they feel insecure . It's how you feel with yourself , not how girls feel about you

[@anselmococco8247]

This comment section is full of unaware ppl that cannot understand the disgusting experience of being a really short guy. I'm 5'3" and i hate It every single day.

[@MrKarlozz]

You're a fighter, brother. Salute from a 6 footer

[@maureenikwueme6251]

It's so sad how can't we as people can't accept ourselves for ourselves. If you're supposed to be 6ft you would've have been.

[@Robbie.J]

Exactly. That’s how I feel about it too, thank you. 👍

[@Shanell143]

Because ppl are bullies that’s why. If society learned to leave ppl alone many insecure ppl will stop getting surgeries

[@Robbie.J]

@@Shanell143 That is true, but at the same time sometimes it takes the bigger person to stand up to the bullies and not care what they say. It definitely is not easy of course, but it’s how it should be.

[@asdfxcvbn746]

@@Shanell143 women be bullies like that. especially to men. ain't no men bullied no girl into getting a BBL. some guy would've liked her without a BBL but she wanted the rich rapper that likes BBL's so she did it.

[@groovytone5041]

I need to see him play a full 5v5 basketball game to see if this is worth it

[@mj23926]

Lol he’ll tear all his bones. I’m sure he cant play sports that require cutting and high impact landings

[@doedoewski1939]

​@@mj23926so what? I haven't played a game in years. Do you think you'll be playing and doing backflips in your 40s and 50s?

[@void________]

After seeing his 6'6 friend he's gonna want to go back for more.

[@CocoaCookies_]

I wonder how this affects your muscles. Do they just get longer or will they be displaced or torn since they were never meant to stretch that way? And since you’re stretching the bone in the legs, I imagine that there would be some disproportion with your torso and arms. He may be taller, but he still has the frame of a shorter person. 😬

[@franceslovato9842]

He looks proportioned. He has long arms.

[@leenahusa1806]

The muscles stretch too. Pretty much all prople who had this procedure look weird cuz the proportions are way off

[@martinvanburen4578]

me too. the guy walks side to side with a limp almost. i wonder in 5 years will he be fully able to have same muscle /bone strength

[@princessmissy50]

I'm wondering when he's 65 what problems he might have with his back, hips, knees and ankles from having his limb lengthening. Seems like he could possibly be disabled.

[@Obatala_Vibez]

@@princessmissy50 Doctor say, arthritis is more likely in the future but fingers crossed not

[@Bossman5000]

I hope this doesn't affect him when he gets older.

[@bigkirv4950]

Truth be told… it will

[@sinistarz0253]

@@bigkirv4950It won’t. That only happens if you over length more than your body can tolerate. Are you a doctor or have you researched? Explain your arguments.

[@JonathanStrength]

@@sinistarz0253 I'm a doctor-- the procedure he went through should not affect his long-term health unless he pushes the boundaries too far. (i.e. around 7 feet tall) The human body is very resilient and can adapt to many things. This being one of them. Humans already have to adapt to modern life and vaccines which doesn't damage the body, but rather increases longevity. As much as I'm against this surgical procedure existing, as long as he's happy then nothing else matters, and he had the money to go through with it. It's a win-win for the parties involved

[@Simplified.0-0]

​@@JonathanStrengthhi doc.Will that metal on and inside bone affect his health?

[@Anthony-dy5cq]

You don't need to be a doctor to know that when you get old your bones get brittle. I know you want to get the surgery but do the cons outweigh the pros? which is just a self esteem boost.

[@graceplays6940]

Wish he didn't feel like he needed this surgery to gain the attention of women...if a woman judges you based on height...sounds like a red flag. Run.

[@bentorrey12]

I feel like this will be bad years down the road

[@gamegamer9523]

Not really if he continues physical therapy he will go back to a normal person.

[@gamegamer9523]

Her is the thing limb lengthening is only bad if you did it at the wrong organization or have bad health conditions prior to the surgery.

[@gamegamer9523]

It is kinda out of context.

[@jaf6932]

1:18 I hate it when people tell you to accept the very thing they make fun of you for. It’s all about dominance and hatred to those people wether they admit it or not. I used to be the second shortest male in my grade, and people like this man’s girlfriend acted like living nightmares toward me. It still irks me to this day even thinking back to it all. Unfortunately I think people are overly hostile to short people even more so now than back when I was the short kid in high school. The experiences I had in high school as a short guy made me cry in the school bathroom on multiple occasions and overall become a lonelier, more reserved person, but I’m still glad I had those experiences because now I can see certain people for who they truly are. If any of you disrespect short kings, you’re not getting my respect either.

[@martinvanburen4578]

I don't think it's hostility, more of a lack of respect. what is weak we can dismiss. a short man is easy to dismiss and not take seriously because he poses no threat. you often hear older people acting like adults which is another way of saying, i will judge you in private but in public put on different face. children are honest and more cruel upfront. so what we have is a society that pushes ideals of working hard, valuing kindness, etc etc but doesn't value them across the board and consistently.

[@jaf6932]

@@martinvanburen4578 I think you’re right actually, I hate to swallow such a pill but I think it might be true.

[@martinvanburen4578]

@@jaf6932 i learned it the hard way, best to see the world as it is, good and bad. best of luck to you and all people who strive with virtue against the vices of the world

[@mrwendell2343]

Character and confidence is key.

[@genevievephilip5105]

The fact that he trying to give advice about not caring about what others think didn’t he just spend 100k cause he cared about what others thought

[@agiftofcompany]

It's so funny when people say,"I feel more like myself." when they recieve cosmetic surgery......buuuut in actuality, You're no longer yourself at all. He will more than likely find something else to hate about himself. He does not hold true confidence or love for himself, sadly.

[@jowelmartin8639]

Do you have any idea how brutal it is to be a grown man at the height of 5’5 (165 cm)?

[@wesbesttreacts4515]

I wonder how this affects the muscles and the ligaments like the Achilles and calves, are they gonna be super tight and stretched out now?

[@dredubz5825]

Yes, there are many unanswered questions 🤔

[@GRIEFER-I]

now he’s walking like a sci-fi creature 😂

[@HappyRoach1]

I'm 5'5, all my life wished that I could have been anywhere from 5'11 to 6'5. However, I would not do that surgery. My last few girlfriends were like 5'7 and 5'8 (though majority of women I've dated were my height and shorter). Even had one night stand with a lady from online dating, who was 6'1. That turned out to be a surprise for both of us, we both missed the height measurements on our profiles. We still had fun. I think social media makes it worse then it really is for short guys and dating. Its like in been the last few years, all of a sudden short guys are undesirable in social media. I mean short guys weren't popular like the tall guys. But now short guys being on the reject list, seems social media driven.

[@cokta006]

I'm 6.1 and tbh the view aint better up here. It is the face that matters the most. Especially for one-night stands etc.

[@meintingles4396]

6'0 to 6'6. What is WRONG with these people?

[@CHRXCR]

These girls out here making y'all this insecure to the point where you intentionally disable yourselves and pay 100 racks to do it smh

[@lewispugh7916]

It’s frustrating to see the shallow standards that some women uphold when it comes to dating. The obsession with height can overshadow so many other important qualities a person might possess. Imagine being a well-rounded, successful guy who’s confident and caring, yet dismissed solely because he doesn’t meet an arbitrary height requirement! It’s even more disheartening to see shorter women demanding partners who tower over them-talk about irony! Height should never be the sole factor in attraction. Instead, we should be prioritizing character, compatibility, and mutual respect. It’s time to challenge these superficial criteria and recognize that true connection goes far beyond physical attributes. Let’s focus on what really matters in relationships!

[@Nyotakikora1]

Yes the bones were lengthened, but the muscles have to adjust, also remodel, strengthen, and stabilize. That is why his gait looks the way it does.

[@user-fu5tg7vi2z]

They will never fully recover

[@Nyotakikora1]

@@user-fu5tg7vi2z not to 100%. You are correct. Essentially, he volentarily gave himself the legs of some one who has a lot of increased muslce tone, i.e. someone with CP

[@crassbusinessman3122]

Little bit of a contradictory message...'Don't care what anybody thinks, do what makes you happy'. But you do care what people think, that's why you got the surgery. WIth that being said though, I completely support the decision to do so. If we're being brutally honest with ourselves we know for a fact that tall men are treated vastly better than short men. It's just a fact. Rather than try and make the entire world change their mind, this is something you can control with the crazy advancements in technology. I am very interested to see if he ever can regain full mobility.

[@MisterJonesification]

6:44 He's a hypocrite, he doesn't look happy, as he knows he's still a short man in hiding. He did this solely for height, and he DOES care what people think, particularly women. Pretty sure this will have long term, negative effects on his body as he ages.

[@Hakushodemon]

yeah i agree and its like so what if people bully him and say hes too short at 6 feet now? time for another surgery? its like bullying a fat person until they change their body. even if they do lose weight the mental bullying scars remain.

[@shatterdpromiSes]

I hate to say this but people probably treat him better now because they think he’s disabled (technically is), and not because he’s taller or more attractive.

[@Beth1300]

I did think he'll get more attention because of how he walks at the moment. He'll also more attention because he's exuding confidence

[@nikkiloren4009]

When people get surgery like this I always think " You know if you have children they are going to look like the old you, right?" And hating how you look doesn't help your children to have confidence.

[@krazyninja954]

Sorry you’re not helping

[@davyjones77]

growth hormone exist

[@Mark-se4dr]

that's why imma get a tall 6'6" woman when i'm rich to have tall wealthy kids.

[@domerino-ft6sd]

@@Mark-se4dr so shrek hunt in scandinavia or in the nilotic tribes???

[@Mark-se4dr]

@@domerino-ft6sd A full on witch hunt in the netherlands

[@NYHeeb]

Im 5 8 and shorter then the 6ft that people see as normal. Not once in 42 years have i worried or rhought about hurting myself to get taller. Have to be happy with you.

[@lawrence.centinales]

5’8 is not short brother

[@VGEmblem]

I am a normal height but would like to emphasize that this height obsession didn't start until social media some ~10 years back, so as a 42 year old you probably haven't been as subject

[@GetMoreRacks]

@@lawrence.centinalesit is and anything below it is really short

[@vishvaabushan-tl5sg]

Height surgery increase by 3 inches or less is generally considered safe with far less likely for complication. However more than 3 inches is actually pretty risky and you may never run or do hardcore activities again.

[@sweetafr7820]

It's so sad when you're not pleased with yourself. And you have to go through all this just to be tall.

[@user-gl5cj6tg5i]

its because short girls perfer taller men as well..i assume

[@shineright5818]

He is a nice person 😊 People get BBL’s and all type of surgeries everyday, and they don’t get ALL this negativity and hate!

[@tinaye8638]

Exactly. The double standards are ripe. It's his body so it's his choice

[@IrlLove]

They do for BBLs mainly because it looks unnatural

[@junjunjamore7735]

BBL doesn't involve BONES though, i agree the negativity and hate is unnecessary.

[@tinaye8638]

@@junjunjamore7735 it doesn't involve bones, and it isn't as invasive. But the risk of death is very high because fat can get into your blood stream and either cause a stroke or a heart attack. Its one of the deadliest plastic surgeries.

[@theincredibleharry151]

Listen it’s stupid and pathetic on BOTH sides BBL’s AND BREAKING your DAMN legs to get taller lol. Why the hell would you change for people that don’t even like you for you? HELL NO I’d rather be alone 😂 I refuse. As something as minuscule as HEIGHT?? Sure lots of women prefer it but it’s a stupid preference that literally only caters to their feelings and this man over here is changing his BODY for shallow people who wouldn’t give him a glance at ALL. Same thing for women women have it EVEN easier when it comes to trying to find a man who is attracted to their body and YET there are silly women STILL getting BBL’s and that garbage. The only time I think surgery is necessary is if you have an extreme disability like idk maybe being born with out arms or being deformed..extreme stuff like that lol.

[@EliHank]

Look at what the contemporary western woman's shallowness has led to. I feel bad for this brother fr

[@lawrence.centinales]

earth needs a meteor right about now

[@RC-bu4qb]

These judgmental hurtful comments are why ppl do it… oh u don’t need it, poor him… like shut up I never met a person that wasn’t insecure about something… keep ur comments to urself period

[@jonfee5081]

And there are also men especially tall men that don’t want him to be tall because they know he gonna be equal now

[@thehoop74]

I would never say I hope he never walks again but why would you do this?!?!? If people don't accept you for YOU then they don't need to be in your life anyway. Look at Kevin Hart! He didn't have surgery. Now his buddy?!?!?!? That was stupidity. He's too heavy

[@Mark-se4dr]

Kevin Hart is a MULTI MILLIONAIRE!!!!

[@TroubleHarris]

As time goes on and he get older he will have the worst case of arthritis. I’m sure he feels pain when it rains. Anytime you have a broken bones you will have some form of arthritis. Best of luck to you

[@geocyo8835]

This is false. Arthritis is a problem for the joints, not the bones.

[@gamegamer9523]

You need to understand leg lengthening surgery is only dangerous in under two condition: wrong/bad organization and bad physical health conditions.

[@MarkSwarn]

Imagine spending 100k to destroy your life.