How can I make my calves smaller?

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#2,746
Hi Marrob

That is great you are happy it would be awful if you were disappointed as it is a lot to go through.
It is not as horrific as it sounds. I remember when I first stated to investigate it was out of this world to get this done.
After reading all comments on this forum I am more confident.
Judypru there is no need to get abrupt and it is nothing to do with shame only preferences.
 
#2,748
travelbird
you have made up my mind I am paying by card. I was worried about the cash part of it. So basically you can go to customs and get the tax refund. I am going to do that.
Did you need a medical visa?
 
#2,749
Judypru one last email. "What a shame" means I am gutted for Marrob as she at first did not appear happy with the result. The statement has NOTHING to do with "shame". However I am delighted Marrob now seems happy.
 
#2,750
camber said:
Hi Marrob

That is great you are happy it would be awful if you were disappointed as it is a lot to go through.
It is not as horrific as it sounds. I remember when I first stated to investigate it was out of this world to get this done.
After reading all comments on this forum I am more confident.
Judypru there is no need to get abrupt and it is nothing to do with shame only preferences.
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Hi Camber,

I think Judypru had the same reaction I initially had when I read the "What a shame" part. I took it negatively at first, but then knew you didn't mean it in a bad way after thinking a little about it and even more after you explained it. I think it was just miscommunication. I hope we can move forward and forget about this. It's hard to find others with the same concerns....in this case the life long "battle of the calves." OMG my calves have been a pain in the butt my whole life. Only we know our pain. Hope we can stick together, be supportive and understanding, and forget the misunderstanding.
 
#2,751
Hi Marrob
Thanks for your response. The incident forgotten already but of course I had to alert everyone to the meaning of "what a shame" and not all words are to be interpreted literally. So are you still recovering well and happy with the results.
 
#2,752
camber said:
Hi Marrob
Thanks for your response. The incident forgotten already but of course I had to alert everyone to the meaning of "what a shame" and not all words are to be interpreted literally. So are you still recovering well and happy with the results.
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Hi Camber,

Yes, I'm two weeks post op now and walking fine without wedges. The swelling is still there so it's hard to tell what the final result will be, but I'm happy with it so far. The first week, I think healing is key and it's better to take it easy and not push yourself too much. Aspiration is essential in keeping the swelling down and helping the healing process. I hate needles and I swear it made me nauseous each time Dr. Jong aspirated. There wasn't much to aspirate, but Dr. Jong said it's better to aspirate. I stretched against the foot of the bed by flexing my feet the whole first week. I began more extensive stretching and walking without wedges the second week. Now, I'm going into my third week and everything is great, except wearing the stockings can be so uncomfortable at night.
Since you're traveling a ways, it might be a good idea to ask Dr. Park for a doctor's note so you don't have to walk too far and can get a seat with a lot of leg room. It makes a big difference. I noticed walking wasn't as uncomfortable as having to just stand. Also, teas and smoothies helped me a lot. I usually get bloated after sugery, but didn't have any problems this time around.
Please ask if you have any questions. Honestly, it is so worth it and I thought the pain would be a lot worse. I know what you mean.... when I first heard of this procedure I was like "omg no way," but now I wish I would have gotten it done sooner.
 
#2,753
Hello girls, so I'm almost 6 weeks POST-OP now, and sad to say, my legs look almost exactly the same as they were before the procedure. A little side note... At my last checkup with Dr Jong before going back to the states (About 3 weeks Post-Op), they measured my calves and they were actually the exact same size as before the whole procedure. At the time I didn't think too much of it... But now, I'm really starting to regret. Getting up in the morning is still quite annoying as we are not fully mobile until after about 5 minutes or so. My feet are still swollen and my legs have seen no improvement. I am starting to regret not getting my procedure done with Dr Park, if the results I have right now are really what I'll most likely be getting permanently, then I really made a bad mistake in getting the procedure with Dr Jong as there is really no change... I'll keep everyone posted if any changes happen, but as of right now, big regrets!!
 
#2,754
Sad to hear that QueenF. I suppose Dr Jong is good if you have little to lose and just want a better shape. That is what I have taken from all the posts I have read. Did you not ask Dr Jong why you had paid for a procedure and your legs were exactly the same. It is Dr Park for me. Glad to hear Marrob who used Dr Jong is happy.
 
#2,755
camber said:
Sad to hear that QueenF. I suppose Dr Jong is good if you have little to lose and just want a better shape. That is what I have taken from all the posts I have read. Did you not ask Dr Jong why you had paid for a procedure and your legs were exactly the same. It is Dr Park for me. Glad to hear Marrob who used Dr Jong is happy.
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At the time I did not think too much about it, if I did ask I assume he would have given me a very "staged" answer claiming it would need time for the swelling to go away... Dr Jong was very caring and the language was obviously easier for me since I knew Chinese. However, at 6 weeks post op with 0 change whatsoever, really makes me regret my decision to go with Dr Jong, I will probably have to get this redone next year with Dr Park. Going to stay positive for a few more weeks and hope for the best, but I don't see it getting any different from this point on. For some side info incase any girls here are on same boat as me. My calves do not look big from the front or the back, they only look big from the sides.
 
#2,756
So now at almost 7 weeks post op, my calves are actually getting bigger and bigger each day, actually bigger than they were originally at this point... Still having those sore pains first thing getting up in the morning which take a few minutes to adjust in. For some side notes, I wear flats all the time now to work, etc, maybe heels once in a while but not often. At home, I do have stairs to walk so I do work out my calves a tiny bit. However, it really shouldn't lead to my calves going back to before. I also kept my legs wrapped until the end of week 6, this is the first week I have them unwrapped, considering wrapping them again. I have also emailed Dr Jong with the pictures of my calves as he has asked for them once I informed him of what's going on. Will keep everyone's posted on what he says!
 
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Los Angeles patient that is very worrying email. I have heard he is uncaring but really if there are major problems it says a lot about him if he does not respond. As you say when you are anxious that is the time you need to speak to your doctor. I read good reviews at first but lately there has been a lot of bad news unhappy patients on here. If you are from Los Angeles did you not consider Dr Liu. I had email conversation with him and he seems to prefer to do RF. From what I have read RF is not worth it and a bit hit and miss. Thinking about things now. I dont think he has enough skill to do resection.
 
#2,758
Hi QueenF
What has Dr Jong advise if anything. Is it that your legs are experiencing swelling. It seems odd that they are getting bigger so soon after surgery. From what i can see at the moment Travelbird is the only person who has been happy with result. I am starting to think about this more carefully.
 
#2,759
Los Angelels patient said:
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"Calf reduction surgery in summer 2015
DO NOT GO TO DR. PARK at OZ CLINIC IN KOREA IF YOU WANT TO BE IGNORED POST SURGERY.


I understand you got angry when you couldn't get your reply.
But you seem to have some misunderstanding with the doctor.
Sometimes, email couldn't be delivered without obvious reason.
Why don't you email him again or post on his board ?
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#2,760
I understand you got angry when you couldn't get your reply.
But you seem to have some misunderstanding with the doctor.
Sometimes, email couldn't be delivered without obvious reason.
Why don't you email him again or post on his board ?
 
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