I've gotten shorter!!!
 

When I went for my bone density test last week, the tech measured my height at 5' 6". Now, I used to be 5' 7.5". Now it stands to reason that because my discs are failing and compressed, that this is probably why I've lost height. So, for those of you that have had ADR, did you get your height back?

i can't qoute it, but I've seen where it has said that you do...

I lost 1/2" from my last two discectomies also. :(

I've lost two inches, and will be thrilled to get it back with five levels getting some major adjustments ;)

And just think about what that means to the height vs weight issue......I should finally be just right for my height :D One more reason to look forward to all this!

Jess,

Got my height back and then some (1/4 of an inch over my regular height!!!). I have probably lost height due to L5/S1 but I will have to see. I think i will get measured two weeks before surgery by one of the docs.

Runner

Yep, I gained a full inch after my 2 level ADR

I gained 1 1/2 inches, a little taller than my normal height.

Jess, they measured me when I went for my physical, and I was a half inch shorter than I've always maintained is my height (5'3.5", and at this height, that half an inch is important ;) ). It affected me more than I would have imagined. I don't see myself as a 5'3" woman, I am 5'3.5" dang-it. I hope I get that half inch back.

Hey Cathy,

Just think about how a man would feel with the same complaint.:eek:

LOL!! Dale, you are so right.

Cathy,

Think about it this way, you may be 5-4 after your surgery. LOL.:D

height
 

I think I'm a little shorter but for sure I''m fatter!!! does this count?

That would be cool!!

Oh...it's all in how you look at it, Dear...take me, for instance...I'm not FAT, but I may be a little FLUFFY! :p