icecoffee Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 For those who had the surgery, when did you or intend to stop bandaging? Those who already stop bandaging, how much did the size increased? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyangel11 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Hi Scaredsilly Oh your pre-op size is almost like my post-op size. Lol Did you tell Park about the hump on your calf and what did he say when he saw it? What did he say it was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leela16 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I emailed Dr Park and described him exactly how and where I inserted the needle. He thinks that I did it right. Even at the clinic one week after the operation, they didn't extract much (about 1ml). He advised to do it again next week and see. I will take a video of me doing it and send to him. Yes, when no fluid or so little came out, I tried to pull the needle in and out and nothing much happened. My calves are not swelling at all, just a bit hard. I guess it is a good thing... We'll see next week. My walking is better and better, I have now minimal discomfort when I try to walk first thing in the morning. I still have difficulty walking down stairs. Ice coffee, can you walk down stairs ok? For the bandages, I plan on doing it for 1 year minimum. But on a 24h/ day basis, I plan on doing it for 6 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leela16 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Hi Scaredsilly, Can you upload some pictures of your calves? I will do so today whilst changing my bandages and share with you guys. Keep positive honey, with time everything will be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icecoffee Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Yes I can walk down stairs since 7 days post op without pain but little discomfort. I guess that's because I forced myself to walked down stairs at subway since one day post op. I was in so much pain and sweat like crazy. I did that every couple days. To be honest, I don't know how I did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyangel11 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Hi Scaredsilly Did Park explain why you have a hump that's different from most cases? just thinking aloud, how about considering to write to Dr Jong n just ask him for a 2nd opinion on what that may be n any solution etc? Cos i have heard of patients who have gone to Park n then went to Jong for a revision n i believe there should be vice versa too. If Park just ask you to continue compressing, maybe it is better to ask for a 2nd opinion n see what's that hump about while you are still doing compression? Just a thought. Bcos since these 2 surgeons are kind of the calf specialists n most patients seem to go to either of them. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christy2 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Hi, just thinking that it may be worth asking for scan of your leg to see what is causing the lump...or are you too far away to travel back to the clinic? Dr jong treats both sol and gastrocnemius muscle to give leg better overall shape. I know some people on the forum feel strongly against touching sol although some knee surgery is performed in this way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leela16 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Ok ladies, As promised, here are some pictures of my 'before' calves. Huge bulge Inside calves, specially wearing heels. I didn't use to have such big calves as a kid but they seem to grow over the years into adulthood, maybe because I wear high heels everyday. They were so ugly, I did not wear shorts of skirts for the past 10 years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leela16 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Here are the pictures 'after', 3 weeks after op: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leela16 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Yes, i know my legs are bowed, nothing i can do about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leela16 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Here is a closer look on tip-toe, before there was a huge bulge, now no more: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leela16 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 The scars up close: the left side has healed well and the right is getting there. I know myself and how i heal and i think within 3 months they will be unnoticeable to the naked eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leela16 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I have a hard bulge on both calves (between the 2 fingers). I guess it is pretty normal as still Healing and swollen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leela16 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Today, I tried on my latest pair of stilettos =) I think the legs are looking great with heels on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leela16 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Still swollen around the ankles and feet but less and less each day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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