How can I make my calves smaller?

[Skim3]

I've seriously been thinking about it! I'll be travelling around Asia in March, and figured why not just do it while already in the area near the end of my trip (it's not until 2014, so I still have a lot of time to do some research and put some more thought into it).

Cranberri100!
If you go in April let me know! Misery loved company! My plan is April as long as I don't chicken out. I still wonder what they mean by "aspiration" of fluid and post-op "massage". They are inspirational and calming words, but I think they are deceiving! I will just keep thinking "my aspiration is to fit into my golden goose boots with my jeans tucked in!".

 

[joo_joo2704]

Cranberri100!
If you go in April let me know! Misery loved company! My plan is April as long as I don't chicken out. I still wonder what they mean by "aspiration" of fluid and post-op "massage". They are inspirational and calming words, but I think they are deceiving! I will just keep thinking "my aspiration is to fit into my golden goose boots with my jeans tucked in!".

There is some blood that accumulates in the resected muscle in the post-op. It is necessary to remove it and it is called aspiration otherwise it causes the muscle fibers stick together and in turn makes serious problems. Aspiration should be done regularly by a syringe. The doctor does it in the period of time (about two weeks) that you stay there but you have to do it by yourself after coming back home until you recognize that there is no need of doing it anymore. The doctor will teach you how to aspirate and when you get done with it. I hope that you are not scared now ( sorry if I scared you). I got really worried the first time that I heard about aspiration and the procedure but I felt better when I read a lot of posts that the girls had described their experience and did not have any problem with aspiration. You can also ask someone else ( a family doctor or a nurse...) to do it for you if you think it is hard. You can definitely do it by yourself though

 

[ffxlulu]

There is some blood that accumulates in the resected muscle in the post-op. It is necessary to remove it and it is called aspiration otherwise it causes the muscle fibers stick together and in turn makes serious problems. Aspiration should be done regularly by a syringe. The doctor does it in the period of time (about two weeks) that you stay there but you have to do it by yourself after coming back home until you recognize that there is no need of doing it anymore. The doctor will teach you how to aspirate and when you get done with it. I hope that you are not scared now ( sorry if I scared you). I got really worried the first time that I heard about aspiration and the procedure but I felt better when I read a lot of posts that the girls had described their experience and did not have any problem with aspiration. You can also ask someone else ( a family doctor or a nurse...) to do it for you if you think it is hard. You can definitely do it by yourself though

I'm also worried about spinal anesthesia. It sounds painful. :cry:

 

[ffxlulu]

So we are required to buy SinEcch Arnica Montana pills for post-op that helps to reduce swelling and bruising. The problem is I can't find it in Canada. :imgbroken:

 

[Skim3]

Ffxlulu
Try this website: http://m.makemeheal.com/mmh/home.do
If you have any trouble let me know, I'll send you some!

 

[Skim3]

There is some blood that accumulates in the resected muscle in the post-op. It is necessary to remove it and it is called aspiration otherwise it causes the muscle fibers stick together and in turn makes serious problems. Aspiration should be done regularly by a syringe. The doctor does it in the period of time (about two weeks) that you stay there but you have to do it by yourself after coming back home until you recognize that there is no need of doing it anymore. The doctor will teach you how to aspirate and when you get done with it. I hope that you are not scared now ( sorry if I scared you). I got really worried the first time that I heard about aspiration and the procedure but I felt better when I read a lot of posts that the girls had described their experience and did not have any problem with aspiration. You can also ask someone else ( a family doctor or a nurse...) to do it for you if you think it is hard. You can definitely do it by yourself though

Thanks joojoo 2704! Now I will find something else to obsess about!

 

[joo_joo2704]

So we are required to buy SinEcch Arnica Montana pills for post-op that helps to reduce swelling and bruising. The problem is I can't find it in Canada. :imgbroken:

I am sure that we won't have any problem with the medication needed in the post-op cause the doctor will prescribe enough to buy from the hospital or where ever in there so we will still have them after coming back home!

 

[joo_joo2704]

Thanks joojoo 2704! Now I will find something else to obsess about!

Your're welcome. Anyway, the fact is it's a surgery; obsession is so natural

 

[joo_joo2704]

I'm also worried about spinal anesthesia. It sounds painful. :cry:

Me too! But I am wondering if they directly start from spinal anesthesia or do something earlier so we feel less pain!

 

[ffxlulu]

Me too! But I am wondering if they directly start from spinal anesthesia or do something earlier so we feel less pain!

Do you guys know why he choose Spinal Anesthesia instead of General Anesthesia? Doesn't Spinal Anesthesia have a greater chance to hit a nerve ?

 

[cranberri100]

im 4 months post op. the shape of the legs really do change. my calves are more shapely than month 2. legs still looks bowed but not as much as before since the inner area of the calves filled in a little. i don't feel the stiffness of my legs anymore when getting up and walking after lying or sitting down for a while. my legs feel stronger. However, I haven't tried jogging yet. there is still slight swelling in the ankles but has improved. My heels do not hurt anymore. feeling so much better.

Hi jackkki!
I was just wondering if you had any updates for us now that it's been (I think) over a year. Hope you're doing well!

 

[cranberri100]

Do you guys know why he choose Spinal Anesthesia instead of General Anesthesia? Doesn't Spinal Anesthesia have a greater chance to hit a nerve ?

I'm not too sure about this, but after doing a quick google search, a spinal anesthesia is similar to an epidural (what they use during labour), and I would assume it's fairly safe if it's used on pregnant women. They use spinal anesthesia for lower body procedures (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007413.htm). Hope that helps!

 

[Skim3]

I agree, spinal surgeries are common and are safe to do. I wouldn't worry about that.

 

[ffxlulu]

does anyone of you guys know anyone who experience pregnancy after they got the surgery done? I was wondering if there are any consequences since you need strong legs at that time.

 

[ffxlulu]

I'm not too sure about this, but after doing a quick google search, a spinal anesthesia is similar to an epidural (what they use during labour), and I would assume it's fairly safe if it's used on pregnant women. They use spinal anesthesia for lower body procedures (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007413.htm). Hope that helps!

Thanks for the info! I've confirmed it with Dr. Park too! He also said the same thing.