American man spends $170K to increase his height to succeed in dating

Moses Gibson underwent two major surgeries costing over $170,000 to increase his height by 5 inches.

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He grew from 5'5" to 5'8" after the first surgery in 2016 and is currently in the process of another surgery to get up to 5'10".

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Moses struggled with his dating life and feelings of inferiority because of his short stature.

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He tried various medications and a "spiritual doctor" before deciding on surgical augmentation.

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To master the processes, he worked as a software engineer and drove for Uber at night, saving $75,000 over three years.

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After the first surgery, Moses became less hesitant and more confident, and now has a girlfriend.

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He also feels more comfortable wearing shorts and taking full body pictures.

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His story was shared on Twitter by marketing agency "The Cosmic Lane".

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