ashmi99 Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 I'm not sure. I had the surgery in 2005...it's been quite awhile! His procedures may have changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roksana Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Thank you, guys, for answering, so much So glad for those who already gone through all this... Could you, guys, share how much everything end up by the time you got home? I calculated that I would need about $10.000 for everything: flight, lodging, food, surgery itself, but I don't know... Who is from US, who paid with credit card or maybe there are some loans? I never had a credit and have no idea how it works, especially if you paying in other country... Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roksana Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Thank you gymbo!How much cm you wanted to get rid off? Mine are 36-37 cm now and 34 cm would be enough for me...Nice to hear you doing well, stay strong and patient... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymbo Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 I'm going home tomorrow. I can't wait !!!!! It's been a long journey, both physically and emotionally, but worth while. I am really hoping the end result will be as I want it. Bluesy and baby yoshii, how are your results looking, or still too early to tell? I still have 1.5 cm difference in circumference but am not so worried about that. I'm more worried that my right leg is too skinny... Anyway I really trust dr park's expertise so am not losing sleep over it. Roksana, I had 0.5cm off the right and 1.5cm off the left -but my problem was more muscle bulk than big calves. I agree with what others have said about having to press dr park for advice and explanation. Sometimes what seems trivial to him is really important for us. But I never doubted for a second that I was in the best hands and after all, I travelled all the way to korea, baby in tow, because I wanted the best! Now I just have to be patient and keep on with those blo*dy stretches!!!! The worst really was the period leading up to the procedure and the not knowing what it was going to be like but once you've had it, no matter how painful it is afterwards, I don't think it's as bad as the not knowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minna1004 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Hi, looks like I can't PM since I haven't posted enough messages, or something like that. Anyway, I'm planning on going to OZ in early 2011 (Jan or Feb)... I guess the main thing is I'm nervous that I'll still feel the tingling and tightness years after the surgery. Could anyone discuss that a little more? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisa27 Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 hi, i love to go this yr, too.. where r u flying from? i dont have an appointment with dr Park, yet but i was thinking about end of October to go. What about u? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisa27 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 anyone planning to go end of october this yr to see dr. park?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereotypeq Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 wow... a thread for big calves... this place has everything! Anyway, I've always wished my calves were smaller. I don't think it makes anyone look bad really, I think we're more self conscious about it... but I really do hate when I try on boots I'm in love w/ and I can't get the zipper up. I'm right near the threshold of fitting into boots. I can get some on, but others are definitely never going to fit. I have 2 a personal training sessions I got for free w/ my new gym membership (Pilates on those machines...) so I will ask the instructors about this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alana-rose Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Hi gymbo. I'll bet you're glad it's over now eh? How did you get on with your baby by yourself? I wish I could've got my legs done at the same time as you did but I had the 3 kids off school on holidays (thank goodness thats them back lol). Did things go as well as you expected or was it worse? I'm still intent on going in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minna1004 Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Hi Alana Rose, I'm thinking about Jan 2011-Feb 2011 as well. Maybe we'll be there at the same time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
os_lacoste Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Personally, I can't see why large & muscular calves should be a source of embarrassment. Would you not be proud of the strength and fitness that produced them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavidacampus Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 ^^ I think much of the insecurity comes from proportion to the rest of the body, and being unable to fit into boots. I know that's where my insecurity comes from. I refuse to wear skirts because my calves simply do not look right when compared to the rest of my body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereotypeq Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Hey ladies... I thought this Live Journal Entry was interesting:http://community.livejournal.com/omonatheydidnt/1889554.html?page=5 Seems like there's no easy answer... unless you really want to take some risks that (in my opinion) are way too extreme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2sealer Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I agree. I have huge calves. I'm not kidding. I have calves bigger than 90% of guys. Bigger than guys who work out and try to get big calves. Once at a party when I was in my 20's, and quite thin, someone pointed out that I have large calves. We actually got out a bit of string and measured and mine were 1/2" to more than 1" larger than any of the guys at the party. We all laughed about it. I love my calves and wouldn't trade them for the world. Even now that I'm in my 40's and heavier than I used to be, I think I have nice healthy calves. I think women are way too hard on themselves. BTW, Naturalizer shoe company makes boots that fit people with wide calves. They are call them wide shafts. Prior to finding these boots, I couldn't wear boots that went over my calves. An extra bonus to the Naturalizer brand is that their shoes tend to be a little more padded on the bottom of the foot which make them more comfortable than the average shoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alana-rose Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Hi Minna. It would be good if we were there at the same time. I'm a bit apprehensive about actually booking an appointment due to the situation between the North and South at the moment. I will wait until it's closer to the time before I actually book the surgery. Where are you from? I'm from the U.K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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