A German model, spent $165,000 to increase her leg length by 5.5 inches.
However, the surgery led to a chronic condition, leaving her with regret.
The surgery didn't go as planned. Instead, she now suffers from a long-lasting health problem.
The woman regrets her choice and feels ashamed for conducting the operation.
A woman left with a chronic condition after paying $165,000 to extend her legs by 5.5 inches
Before the operation, Theresia Fischer was already a bit taller than the average height for women in the US, standing at 5'6".
However, she decided to have the surgery when she was 24 years old.
The procedure involved putting adjustable rods into her shins, which were slowly extended over time to lengthen her legs.
Although Fischer achieved the height she desired, it came at a great price.
She now experiences a chronic condition called periosteum inflammation, which involves the inflammation of the tissue surrounding the bone.
This condition causes symptoms such as tender bones, stiffness, fever, chills, and swelling in the affected area.
Fischer openly expresses her regret and eagerly awaits the day when the rods can finally be removed.
She feels a deep sense of shame for agreeing to the surgery, strongly believing it should never have taken place.
Before the procedure, she was genuinely satisfied with her body.
She candidly reveals that her decision was influenced by an ex-boyfriend who expressed a desire for her to be taller.
During her recovery from the surgery, Fischer has been using Instagram to share her journey and promote her involvement in reality TV programs.
She expresses gratitude for the support of her family, recognizing the challenges they have faced together.
Fischer affectionately describes her partner, Stefan, as her rock, emphasizing his understanding, kindness, and intelligence.
"I am truly grateful for my amazing family. We have faced tough times together, but we managed to overcome them and find hope on the horizon," she expressed with heartfelt appreciation.
This is not the first individual to pay a huge amount of money to lengthen his legs to achieve the desired height.
Previously, a Colombian man had a similar major surgery.
Yeferson Cossio, 29, had leg lengthening surgery to increase his height to 6 feet from his original height of 5 feet 8.
The total cost he paid for what was said to be the "most painful surgery ever" was $175,000.
The surgery the Colombian man went through was very painful and intense.
It involved breaking his bones, putting a metal rod inside, and using a device to stretch the gap multiple times a day.
This makes his body create new tissue, resulting in longer bones.
As per the Hospital for Special Surgery, doctors typically increase the gap between the bones by one millimeter every day.
This required enduring a painful process of lengthening his legs for a total of 152 days, which is around 6 months.
Finally, he achieved his new height of 6 feet.
