ml1969 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 sappyeyes- I'm in Virginia. Planning to go around early to mid august. Do you have exact dates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sappyeyes Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 around august 14th, my sister will meet with me when I get there, she is a doctor, i need someone around just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
be_eta Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Hey... does anyone want to go to Taiwan or Korea together for calf reduction surgery? I was planning to go to Dr. Jong because I thought that his replies were more detailed and he seemed more willing to help. But my decision is starting to sway after reading all the posts on this forum... *sigh*. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danae Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I found this link and frankly I think almost all examples look better in their before pictures. Some of the after ones look very weak or disfigured. http://www.lrclinic.thekeelung.net/contentbypermalink/c86073d8f3c8fb57482571da003467f5 If your problem is too big muscles, before resorting to surgery please try stretching before, it does make a big difference In this link you can find all basic leg stretches: The two last stretches are just for calves and remember to stretch the soleus too! http://www.halhigdon.com/15Ktraining/Stretch.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kok79 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I did try stretching for a while and it didn't make any difference to my calves. You need to bare in mind that there are certain methods in calf reduction surgery that should be avoided such as theselective neurectomy. The most effective method is Partial Gastrocnemius Muscle Resection based my personal research so far. Dr Park from Oz Clinic chooses to only perform this method and I had this surgery done on myself. I have no regret so far. I have lost a total of 2 inches on my calf circumference and my legs looks a lot straighter. No amount of stretching would have given me the same result.. If you have solid bulky calve muscles, than i believe surgery is the only way to reduce the calve size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anne_pag Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 hi all Just had the surgery yesterday! I have a checkup today, will leave in about 10 minutes. i will keep you posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danae Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Kok79, wow 2 inches is a lot! Are you happy with your results? Anne_pang, wishing you a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kok79 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 My calves were 36cm (left) and 36.5cm(right) pre operation. and now nearly 8 weeks post op. both calves are measuring at 31cm. For my height, ideally, i should be 32cm. I am extremely happy with the result. In terms of the shape, its slightly asymmetry, but u can't really tell. My leg is a lot slimmer and straighter, but the shape of the leg is still changing a little. There was a flat are on my left leg where the muscle was removed, which is now starting to fill out. There is still some tightness in the calves but its not too bad. I am extremely pleased with my result so far, I still can't believe how thin my legs are now. My knee boots are now too loose on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anne_pag Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Hi all Day 3 today. Yesterday went by so slowly. I'm finding it hard to sleep and get in a comfy position. A lot of tears and some pain. But my bf really helped me to be strong and he makes me stretch- i need that. Bring someone with u if u can! Someone strong that can carry u to the toilet! Food is delicious here but spicy, ask for no chilli if you can't handle the heat. Bruising is starting to get bad and my legs and feet are swollen. I have just got to b strong! Hope today improves I'm finding it hard to stand up it hurts a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sappyeyes Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 anne pag was it worth it? pain and all? what a nice bf you have to go through this whole ordeal with you. I commend him. Take Care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danae Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Anne so nice to hear you have your dear BF with you, he sounds very sweet. Keep doing your stretches and it will be better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anne_pag Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 its better today. It was a real effort to straighten my leg but the nurse is really supportive and pushed me. I was able to walk in flat feet today. I do a warmup flexing and straightening. Then i get up to stretch. Since the first day i felt like 5 minutes is the longest i have ever felt coz of the stretching but its getting better. I have the best bf i don't think i cud do it without him. Can't say yet if I regret anything, but just gotta take it day by day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kok79 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 My calves got to 31cms around week 6-7. So, there might still be some more changes for you- fingers across. How are you doing with the compression stockings? I started wearing bandages after week 4 because I hate wear the stockings. There were so uncomfortable. Yeah, Dr Park aspirated my legs just before I left Seoul. He aspirated my legs just once. One leg had more fluid than the other. How is the shape of your calves? do they appear a lot straighter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babybom Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 hi ladies! i can't believe how many of you have gotten the surgery done recently. were there other girls doing the same surgery around the same time you were as well? i want to get this done soon too but i have to find out more about it in detail. if you don't mind, how much did it cost for the procedure? i understand it's different for each case but i'd like to have a ball park estimate beforehand. thank youuu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babybom Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 hi luna, i noticed you are planning to go for surgery end of july. i am thinking about doing the same thing. pleases message me if you'd like to talk as i would love to have a fellow clinic mate. btw, starlight, how is your progress? are you happier with the shape of your legs as time goes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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