Theresia Fischer, a 32-year-old German model, spent more than $162,000 and endured eight years of physical and emotional pain to fulfill the wish of her then-husband. To be taller. He promised he would always love her if she underwent an extreme leg-lengthening surgery.
The procedure was no small matter. Doctors fractured her bones and implanted adjustable metal rods that, over time, increased her height from 1.65 meters to 1.83 meters. All to please someone who is no longer part of her life today. Fortunately, Theresia came to realize that she was living in a toxic and manipulative relationship.
After many months of physical and emotional suffering, Fischer says she regained her self-esteem and learned that love should not require you to change your body to deserve it.
