Anecdotally, more leg muscle equals more pain. But honestly who cares. This isn’t a surgery for the faint of heart. You should just expect there to be a lot of pain going into it, especially the first few weeks after surgery and during PT sessions.
This individual, oldiebutgoldie, underwent the surgery while reaching his 50s.
Explore his complete diary, up to his last message, for an understanding of whether to proceed with the limb lengthening surgery, as well as his sacrifices and time limitations.