parachute333 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 I am from Singapore, somewhere near the equator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambu Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 @parachute333 Thank you so much for sharing and congratulation on being so brave and went through with your operation. I’ve been waiting for someone to do some updating because I’m planning to go in the very near future as well. From what I’ve read the first few weeks are the worse and everyone always think what have they done to themselves but things will get better in no time and you’ll be loving the result with your beautiful slender calves. I’m so excited for you! I wish you a speedy recovery and please keep us updated of your journey. Sending love and positive vibes your way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parachute333 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Thank you @Bambu ! That's very nice of you..support here really does help! I'll be updating daily! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camber Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Dear Parachut333 thanks for reply. Lipo makes you stiff for a few months and as well you are having to stretch your calves every 30 minutes. Legs will be compressed for a few months - from top to bottom in your case. Dr Park must have thought it would work out otherwise would not have done it. Persevere I think and keep stretching as it better to get it all done at once ready for short skirts in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parachute333 Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Day 8 : My legs are still very tight. Dr Park said I have not been stretching enough. Stretching hurts so so much, it feels like the muscles at the back of my knees are gonna pop! I begin to appreciate those times that I could walk and run freely. And maybe it is due to my liposuction as well, I'm sore from butt down. I'm kinda sad that I did not research properly on liposuction. I am 158cm, 48kg before surgery. I just needed to get rid of my saddle bags and fats in the inner thighs which technically could have been done via mini liposuction. The bruising for mini liposuction is very minimal..almost not visible. I think Dr used a traditional lipo method on me which got my entire thighs bruised. Not his fault of course..just that I should have researched more in depth on what korea has to offer. Walked around Gangnam and had dinner at Paris Baugette. Food was alright. Currently, I am walking at granny's pace haha...and i've been stretching all night. I don't want to sleep because I know I will get tight tmr...which means all my efforts will be wasted again. I still dont feel my calves being attractive cus it looks jelly and wobbly. Hopefully I can get pass this stage asap. I heard the first 2 weeks are the hardest..6 more days! Since i am not intending to sleep soon, here are some helpful tips that I wished someone told me. 1. Eat the sinceeh pill 12 hrs before your surgery. 2. Drink lots of pumpkin soup (I've heard that other clinics will offer but OZ does not offer that so it will be good to bring them along as it helps in deswelling) 3. Eat bananas (high in potassium) to prevent cramps and spasms - I eat 2 bananas everyday and I havent had any spasms so I am thankful for that. (Keeping fingers crossed) 4. I brought dry shampoo and lots of wet wipes because I could not shower for 3 days. 5. I do not recommend doing both lipo and calf reduction at the same time. 6. A cold or warm pack would help in case your ankles swelled. (I wished I had brought this along) 7. The nurses can be stern. 8. Drink lots of water. 9. Bring heeled wedges, loose track pants and comfy clothes. 10. Bring a flat shoe larger in 1 or 2 sizes because your feet will swell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camber Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Paracutt Thanks for all the tips I have heard the banana one but not pumkin soup It was adventurous getting the thighs lipo'd at the same time but hopefully after two weeks you will view this period as worth the pain. Do you know how many cms you lost from calves? I know with swelling etc you cant see yet but Dr park can tell you how much he took. Keep updating us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpsa Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Apparently pumpkin soup and /or pumpkin juice are one of the things commonly used in Korea that is beneficial for your surgery recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camber Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Will definitely try it then. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parachute333 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Day 9: The mornings are so so bad. I felt tight and could not walk without bending my knees. Did aspiration again when I went to the clinic. Was painful when they injected and moved the needle around. When Dr told me its done, I just laid on the operation bed and told Dr that I cannot do this anymore. At this stage, if I could turn back time, I would have done thigh lipo but not calf resection because it is too much for me to handle. Dr aspirated about 50ml this time which he said was a lot! My bandage is not tight enough so I am supposed to wrap very very tightly around my calves. Then I had to show him my dreaded stretching omg....the nurses pushed me against the wall. I started crying again..I am so so emotional when I am at his clinic. In my mind, I kept asking why did I put myself through such a torture when my family and husband already think that I am beautiful )': I hope all these will be worth it. I could walk around in heels slowly after that for about 40 minutes but my legs have swelled to its maximum. My feet are turning purple and I told Dr that I am turning into an alien soon. 5 more days to the 2 week mark!!!!!!! I think anyone who wants to go through this needs to be very strong mentally and physically because the recovery is the toughest part. I have another 9 days in Korea and I am even thinking of telling Dr that I will be heading home in 3 days' time to avoid those aspirations. For those who had done this before, were you able to walk normally/ were you also tight and sore in the mornings when you reached the 2 weeks mark? How many times did you have to do aspirations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parachute333 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 I forgot to ask him today! I'll ask him on Friday..There is a definitely a loss in circumference, but the shape is just weird. I feel that its too straight and tapered but we will see at the end of 3 weeks! Will post pictures once it deswells and I'm in less pain haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camber Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Hi think it is probably too soon to gauge the shape but other people have reported a 'straightness'. The other Dr apparently creates a good shape but doesn't take enough so calves are still pretty big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parachute333 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Day 10: I woke up this morning still tight and sore. My feet has grown to the size of an elephant. I think it is due to the instant noodle I ate yesterday..too much sodium. I am forcing myself to do the stretches still. I can walk around in heels more normally now, am not limping which is good. Meeting doctor for my 3rd aspiration tmr..and I've requested him to apply some numbing cream before he pokes me. He agreed which gives me a huge sigh of relief! I could not sleep last night as I was afraid of the pain...I am intending to get some botox and filler on my face done over the next few days. I dont know how long more my feet will swell for, but I am taking some bromalain pills now. Not sure if its going to work, but we will see. My lipo bruises are still very visible but I am beginning to see some of the purplish marks fading away. Hopefully most of it will have faded in 3 weeks (that's when I head back!) Intending to have some good korean bbq tmr with the hubs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camber Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Dear Parachut if you are thinking about Korean BBQ I would say you are well on way to recovery despite the pain. Sounds such a scary operation but not many people have too many problems which is good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parachute333 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Hello @camber..it is what I consider a major operation as in involves the muscles. I have a very low pain threshold and was here alone the first 10 days so it was really a struggle. I’ve spent a few nights sobbing to myself during the first week. I suggest someone to accompany you else you need to be mentally strong for this. Recovery is not easy at all )’: but reading through past posts here really helped me so much..hence I really want to give back to this forum. Day 11: I’ve been stretching for the whole of yesterday making but when I woke up this morning My legs were still so tight..mornings are a pain. It was better than the past few days but still tight..I spent 20minutes stretching but I couldn’t walk well for breakfast. I was partially still limping. I have elephant feet and bruises all over them. It looks like a battered feet..not painful just very unsightly. Went to the doc this morning and before dr park started on aspiration, he placed some ice packs on my calves for a couple of minutes. I was numb when he inserted the needle..and I couldn’t feel anything! There was minimal pain when the nurses were pressing around my calves so I suggest for anyone who is terrified of the needle to ask doctor Park for an ice pack it helps so much! Showed doc my stretches and he said I’m getting better FINALLY! Walked around Myeongdong with lots of support from hubs for the rest of the day. We stopped in between to rest in cafe etc. but I made sure I was stretching below the table. Walking up and down the staircase is unbearably slow cus my calves still hurt ): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camber Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Keep strong Parachut. You are more than halfway out of the twilight zone now. Agreed it is not for the faint hearted and not many surgeons in the world are willing to do it. However, you had the best Dr in the world working on it so should be a success finally. Are you talking pain killers? Magnesium also helps with cramps. I am going to take supplements with me. Waiting for your next report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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