Princess 19

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You make a great point.  You really have to be VERY serious regarding this surgery as it is both invasive and a huge commitment physically.  But, as mentioned above, the patient is not left with the rods forever.  The surgeon removes them after the growth process and fusing is done - about 18 months later.  So, if all goes well, he or she is taller and no rods are left inside the body.

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"Whitenitis" - hahaha.  So been there.... 

So shocking to hear how someone knowingly put people's lives at risk...  You can't use shortcuts on safety and health.  Period.