How can I make my calves smaller?

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ChenL said:
Post-Op Day 10 **final Dr.Visit**
Its my last day in Korea, final visit with Dr. Park, RN Ami, and RN Susan. These three played a very important and helpful part in my surgery, recovery. Being alone in Korea for a major surgery, they sure made my worries lessen each day. I will miss this team, very family like and genuine. Communication was smooth with them too, they spoke english quite well. We did another fluid aspiration, my left leg didnt have much fluid, but my right leg had 6cc of fluid. They sent me home with few medical syringe and medical stocking for the calves.
I can't believe this journey has ended for me in Korea, I felt very well taken care of and safe @ Young Dong Hotel and Oz Clinic. YD Hotel calls every night once to ask if I need a ride to Clinic tomorrow and its free (saves $10/a day for me). After staying there for 13 days, I noticed everyone is very kind and attentive to their guests. Brought me a humidifier just because, brought me an umbrella in the rain, Left enough pillows for my legs. "Outside" Room service menu was delicious and affordable, prompt, and kind service. I tipped him 1,000 won each time. They do not expect tip, but I just am thankful for the delivered delicious food especially when in recovery. After my full 13 days here, I must say, Dr. Park knows his hotel and Young Dong was a great choice for his patients. I also highly recommend Dr. Park and Oz Clinic, he didn't waste my time with non sense from the very beginning. Very informative, descriptive, and thorough information. His pricing are listed on his website, his consultation with me was on my calves and not about other parts of my body that may not be perfect. The past two weeks he never once pushed another surgery on me; just only encouraged me and spent more time with me on recovery: Stretching correctly.
Results?? I came in with Left Calf @ 36.7; now @ 33.5 and Right Calf @ 37.3; now still most swollen and @ 34. Its the smallest I've ever measured my calves. I'm super excited and am thankful for Oz Clinic's professionalism and continued support in my recovery.
I also met amazing forum members Skylights and KN16502 at Oz Clinic and they both had their calves procedure done too. Its such a nice feeling, to know I was not alone.
I feel very fortunate to have found and chose Oz Clinic and Dr. Park. I feel positive in my recovery, and will keep in touch Dr. Park to keep him updated in my recovery.
I'm on the airplane now, I made it through check in, security, duty free shopping on my own. I didn't need a wheelchair, according to Dr. Park. He was right. I just needed to stretch alot and walk slowly. Korean airport employees were also very kind the whole way, knowing I had surgery, the United Airlines rep even checked in a small luggage for free for me so I can walk easier. Another employee walked my backpack in the airplane for me. They are most kind. I plan to come back to Korea for tours. I havent seen enough of Korea this trip, but its enough to make a girl wants to come back often. i
Thanks for everyone's time. I wish everyone a wonderful year. I will continue to post Post-ops couple months down the road instead of daily:). I do expect to walk normally within 2 months post op and back to normal activities like running walking: 6 months to 12 months.
Take good care everyone!! :)
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Hi! Just went to Dr. Park this past month. I'm going on post 6 weeks now. I would recommend Dr. Park at the OZ clinic to anyone as he has done a great job.
My question for you, ChenL, is: did you experience any limping after your surgery? I don't mean limping from pain, but from slight weakness. And for anyone worried, it's not a very pronounced limp, but very subtle. I am experiencing this subtle limp and am wondering if anyone else has gone through this: and if so, how long did it last?
 
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I'm sorry to anyone who tried to contact me before or during my time in Korea, but I couldn't get into my email account abroad (thanks gmail), and going through everything, I just didn't log into this account. However, if anyone has questions, I'd be happy to try and answer.
 
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Anyone going to Korea, just know that a possible better place to stay rather than Yong Dong hotel is the Ephphatha hotel. It is literally down the street walking distance to the clinic about 1-2 minutes walk (about 5 minutes post surgery). I'm glad that the time I needed to stay at Yong Dong was booked, and so, I found this better and cheaper alternative. The best rooms are priced at about 70-75 dollars, and the cheapest is about 45-50 dollars. The better rooms have a washing machine in there (they will provide you with detergent), but every floor has a communal washing machine to use in case your room doesn't have a washer. Also, walk behind the hotel a little and you have a 7-11. They can also call food deliveries for you or you can go to several restaurants and cafes nearby. There is also a Burger King you can walk to or call for delivery. They are used to people coming for surgeries as I saw numerous Chinese girls there with full on face bandages. Also, super close to both line 3 and 7 subway lines. Those two lines will get you to all tourist locations as well. Line 7 pretty much right near the clinic and line 3 is about same distance away from the hotel but in the opposite direction. Anyways, that's my little tips. Hope that helps someone.
 
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I can't help posting again, 9 months after my surgery with Dr. Park. For some of the girls who ask questions here, if you go through all the notes before, you will find pretty much all the answers you need. If you are desperate enough, spending a few days on previous posts is really nothing. For those who still have questions, I can offer my 2 cents here. It's been 9 months since i did my surgery, and i have never been happier. My calves are so much smaller and I'm finally having the confidence to wear shorts and dresses, which i never did before the operation. Only disadvantage is my scars are still red, but already much much better than right after surgery. i believe in a few years they won't be visible. Now i wear stockings when i put on a dress or shorts. But other than that, i only have good things to say. I do sports fine and i'm very happy with the shape. Thank you OZ and thank you Dr. Park. It's a whole new life.
 
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lu1u said:
Hi! Just went to Dr. Park this past month. I'm going on post 6 weeks now. I would recommend Dr. Park at the OZ clinic to anyone as he has done a great job.
My question for you, ChenL, is: did you experience any limping after your surgery? I don't mean limping from pain, but from slight weakness. And for anyone worried, it's not a very pronounced limp, but very subtle. I am experiencing this subtle limp and am wondering if anyone else has gone through this: and if so, how long did it last?
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@ lu1u

Hi there! So glad to hear you are doing well, and its awesome you found another hotel. Now, new patients to Oz clinic can have more options.
About the slight limp, I experienced that when I didn't stretched long and well enough and rushed through it. I'm 3 1/2 months post-op and there is no limping, except in the early morning when I wake up. After I walk it off or stretched for a minute or so, no limping.
I tried wearing booties, no stockings, and a dress out the other weekend. I had to quickly bandaged my calves up when I got home. Dancing for 4 hours with no stockings and on heels; I was sore for a day or two.
Dr. Park did an amazing job, yes I'm wearing skirts and dresses now. I was a around 36 cm, now I'm usually a 33. Made a big difference, I'm hoping to live bandage-free in 6 months or so.

KIT;)
 
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ChenL said:
@ lu1u

Hi there! So glad to hear you are doing well, and its awesome you found another hotel. Now, new patients to Oz clinic can have more options.
About the slight limp, I experienced that when I didn't stretched long and well enough and rushed through it. I'm 3 1/2 months post-op and there is no limping, except in the early morning when I wake up. After I walk it off or stretched for a minute or so, no limping.
I tried wearing booties, no stockings, and a dress out the other weekend. I had to quickly bandaged my calves up when I got home. Dancing for 4 hours with no stockings and on heels; I was sore for a day or two.
Dr. Park did an amazing job, yes I'm wearing skirts and dresses now. I was a around 36 cm, now I'm usually a 33. Made a big difference, I'm hoping to live bandage-free in 6 months or so.

KIT;)
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@ChenL
Hi, thanks for responding! I think we might experience different types of limping. I'm doing my stretching properly, although, admittedly not as much as I did the first month. It seems like when I'm home or in places with level flooring, I'm ok. The minute I'm outside or with rough flooring, I seem to have this subtle limp. My mom says it's not noticeable until I point it out, and even so, it is very subtle. I'm just kind of wondering if that's from slight weakness still and if working out the legs, like walking more, will help that out? Also, how long did the swelling last for you? I'm 6 weeks, and although it's much better from the beginning, the legs are still slightly swollen. I'm thinking it might be completely inflammation free in about another 2-3 weeks (hopefully!). I do experience bruise like pain when you press down on the leg, mainly from the knees to the foot. Not at all painful as to debilitate me, but kind of like a bruise at its end stage. Did you experience anything like those?
I'm happy to hear you took your new calves out for dancing! How exciting! Glad to hear you're doing so well...and yes, let's kit. ��
 
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