I forgot to ask him today! I'll ask him on Friday..There is a definitely a loss in circumference, but the shape is just weird. I feel that its too straight and tapered but we will see at the end of 3 weeks! Will post pictures once it deswells and I'm in less pain haha.
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I forgot to ask him today! I'll ask him on Friday..There is a definitely a loss in circumference, but the shape is just weird. I feel that its too straight and tapered but we will see at the end of 3 weeks! Will post pictures once it deswells and I'm in less pain haha.
Day 10:
I woke up this morning still tight and sore. My feet has grown to the size of an elephant. I think it is due to the instant noodle I ate yesterday..too much sodium. I am forcing myself to do the stretches still. I can walk around in heels more normally now, am not limping which is good.
Meeting doctor for my 3rd aspiration tmr..and I've requested him to apply some numbing cream before he pokes me. He agreed which gives me a huge sigh of relief! I could not sleep last night as I was afraid of the pain...I am intending to get some botox and filler on my face done over the next few days. I dont know how long more my feet will swell for, but I am taking some bromalain pills now. Not sure if its going to work, but we will see. My lipo bruises are still very visible but I am beginning to see some of the purplish marks fading away. Hopefully most of it will have faded in 3 weeks (that's when I head back!) Intending to have some good korean bbq tmr with the hubs!
I woke up this morning still tight and sore. My feet has grown to the size of an elephant. I think it is due to the instant noodle I ate yesterday..too much sodium. I am forcing myself to do the stretches still. I can walk around in heels more normally now, am not limping which is good.
Meeting doctor for my 3rd aspiration tmr..and I've requested him to apply some numbing cream before he pokes me. He agreed which gives me a huge sigh of relief! I could not sleep last night as I was afraid of the pain...I am intending to get some botox and filler on my face done over the next few days. I dont know how long more my feet will swell for, but I am taking some bromalain pills now. Not sure if its going to work, but we will see. My lipo bruises are still very visible but I am beginning to see some of the purplish marks fading away. Hopefully most of it will have faded in 3 weeks (that's when I head back!) Intending to have some good korean bbq tmr with the hubs!
Hello @camber..it is what I consider a major operation as in involves the muscles. I have a very low pain threshold and was here alone the first 10 days so it was really a struggle. I’ve spent a few nights sobbing to myself during the first week. I suggest someone to accompany you else you need to be mentally strong for this. Recovery is not easy at all )’: but reading through past posts here really helped me so much..hence I really want to give back to this forum.
Day 11:
I’ve been stretching for the whole of yesterday making but when I woke up this morning My legs were still so tight..mornings are a pain. It was better than the past few days but still tight..I spent 20minutes stretching but I couldn’t walk well for breakfast. I was partially still limping. I have elephant feet and bruises all over them. It looks like a battered feet..not painful just very unsightly. Went to the doc this morning and before dr park started on aspiration, he placed some ice packs on my calves for a couple of minutes. I was numb when he inserted the needle..and I couldn’t feel anything! There was minimal pain when the nurses were pressing around my calves so I suggest for anyone who is terrified of the needle to ask doctor Park for an ice pack
it helps so much! Showed doc my stretches and he said I’m getting better FINALLY!
Walked around Myeongdong with lots of support from hubs for the rest of the day. We stopped in between to rest in cafe etc. but I made sure I was stretching below the table. Walking up and down the staircase is unbearably slow cus my calves still hurt ):
Day 11:
I’ve been stretching for the whole of yesterday making but when I woke up this morning My legs were still so tight..mornings are a pain. It was better than the past few days but still tight..I spent 20minutes stretching but I couldn’t walk well for breakfast. I was partially still limping. I have elephant feet and bruises all over them. It looks like a battered feet..not painful just very unsightly. Went to the doc this morning and before dr park started on aspiration, he placed some ice packs on my calves for a couple of minutes. I was numb when he inserted the needle..and I couldn’t feel anything! There was minimal pain when the nurses were pressing around my calves so I suggest for anyone who is terrified of the needle to ask doctor Park for an ice pack
it helps so much! Showed doc my stretches and he said I’m getting better FINALLY!Walked around Myeongdong with lots of support from hubs for the rest of the day. We stopped in between to rest in cafe etc. but I made sure I was stretching below the table. Walking up and down the staircase is unbearably slow cus my calves still hurt ):
Keep strong Parachut. You are more than halfway out of the twilight zone now. Agreed it is not for the faint hearted and not many surgeons in the world are willing to do it. However, you had the best Dr in the world working on it so should be a success finally. Are you talking pain killers? Magnesium also helps with cramps. I am going to take supplements with me. Waiting for your next report.
@parachute333 thank you so so much for your constant Updates. Really really appreciate that so much. From reading your post it looks like you’re well on your way to recovering. You’re so lucky to have your husband there with you. Stay strong girl and don’t worry about the jelly wobbliness right now as I’ve read others had the same and your skin will starts to tighten up and everything will retrieve back in place. Think positive because after you healed you’re going to be looking so good in skinny jeans, leggings, long boots and in summer time mini skirts and short shorts.
Hello @camber yes thank goodness I’m always there. I cannot be happier haha..I am not taking any painkillers. Doctor Park only gives 3 painkillers..and it’s the tightness/ stiffness that makes it unbearable. Yes I’m eating 2 bananas a day to increase potassium intake! I think it helps because I didn’t have any spasms the whole time.
@Bambu yes I’m so glad he finally came over although a little late (he came only 10 days after my surgery). It does help to have someone with you during the journey yes! I can’t wait to wear some pretty skirts soon haha
Day 12
My legs are still tight and sore in the morning. It’s better in a sense that I can walk to the washroom right after I’m awake. I still have to bend over a little cus it still hurts when I straighten my knees. My feet are still battered and swollen..my husband commented they look like pig trotters haha. Walked around gangnam for 2 hours and my legs were too exhausted so we took a cab back to the hotel to rest. I’m still walking gald thI placed my legs against the headboard immediately and stretched..felt better but my feet still hurt from the walking. I’m still wearing my 5cm heeled slippers out although I really am hoping my feet will deswell so I can fit into my shoes. I’ve uploaded how swollen my feet were yesterday and today. The back of my knees still hurt. I can’t believe I’m saying this but I can’t wait for aspiration on Monday cus it makes me feel a lot lighter.
Sleeping with my legs elevated tonight. Update again tmr
@Bambu yes I’m so glad he finally came over although a little late (he came only 10 days after my surgery). It does help to have someone with you during the journey
yes! I can’t wait to wear some pretty skirts soon haha Day 12
My legs are still tight and sore in the morning. It’s better in a sense that I can walk to the washroom right after I’m awake. I still have to bend over a little cus it still hurts when I straighten my knees. My feet are still battered and swollen..my husband commented they look like pig trotters haha. Walked around gangnam for 2 hours and my legs were too exhausted so we took a cab back to the hotel to rest. I’m still walking gald thI placed my legs against the headboard immediately and stretched..felt better but my feet still hurt from the walking. I’m still wearing my 5cm heeled slippers out although I really am hoping my feet will deswell so I can fit into my shoes. I’ve uploaded how swollen my feet were yesterday and today. The back of my knees still hurt. I can’t believe I’m saying this but I can’t wait for aspiration on Monday cus it makes me feel a lot lighter.
Sleeping with my legs elevated tonight. Update again tmr
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Hi Parachute, the feet don't look too bad and at least they are still working - which is the main thing less than two weeks post op. I am feeling confidence now about this scary experience. I was out tonight -, good night, lots of wine. I was in trousers and an old friend came in - 10 years older than me and she had a short skirt, short boots and her legs looked great. I thought I was I could wear that and it heightened my resolve to go ahead. This forum has been the best thing that has happened as otherwise I dont think I would have had the courage to book a flight to Korea. I HOPE this time next year I can walk in somewhere like my old friend and not get signed up for the local rugby team. LOL. Parachut keep updating I am going through the process with you.
Hello! Sorry I did not update yesterday because I was exhausted by the time I came back to the hotel. So here it is!
Day 13:
Hubs decided I should switch to flats now so we got a pair of running shoes. I’m usually a size 5 but because of my swollen feet I got myself a size 5.5. It was tight but I didn’t want to waste my money on sth I can’t wear back home
the top and side portion of my feet are still very tender so wearing the shoes was painful. It’s the feeling when someone is pressing againsg a bruise. Im not sure if it’s anythng to do with the nerves though...I was walking slowly with the flats but I got used to the pain and did my best to walk as per normal. The good thing is the back of my knees no longer hurt. They are just tight when I sit for more than 15 mins. It’s my feet that makes walking a chore now..feels like the pain is slowly making its way down. Hopefully its a sign of recovery!
Day 14:
Went to visit dr park for aspiration. Again, I reminded him to place an ice pack on me! This time he got my hubs to have a look on how an aspiration was done. Hubs’ face was just in shock when dr park showed him how haha..he is supposed to do it on Wed. Hubby is nervous but I’m way more nervous than him :O Dr pulled out about 50ml in total and told me I was doing ok, my left has more fluid than the right. Before wrapping my calves, dr measured my calves. I used to be a 36cm on both side but now I am a 32.5cm on both sides. Gosh..so much pain and agony for th3 3.5cm!! Hopefully it can still go down to a 31 by the end of 2 months.
Came home to rest. I realized dunking my feet in cold water for 10mins before elevating them also help quite a bit! Walked around dongdaemun for about 3 hours. Still really slow at walking...because of the pain at the top and sides of the feet. Hopefully tmr will be a better day! I’ve added 2 pics of my battered feet.
Day 13:
Hubs decided I should switch to flats now so we got a pair of running shoes. I’m usually a size 5 but because of my swollen feet I got myself a size 5.5. It was tight but I didn’t want to waste my money on sth I can’t wear back home
the top and side portion of my feet are still very tender so wearing the shoes was painful. It’s the feeling when someone is pressing againsg a bruise. Im not sure if it’s anythng to do with the nerves though...I was walking slowly with the flats but I got used to the pain and did my best to walk as per normal. The good thing is the back of my knees no longer hurt. They are just tight when I sit for more than 15 mins. It’s my feet that makes walking a chore now..feels like the pain is slowly making its way down. Hopefully its a sign of recovery! Day 14:
Went to visit dr park for aspiration. Again, I reminded him to place an ice pack on me! This time he got my hubs to have a look on how an aspiration was done. Hubs’ face was just in shock when dr park showed him how haha..he is supposed to do it on Wed. Hubby is nervous but I’m way more nervous than him :O Dr pulled out about 50ml in total and told me I was doing ok, my left has more fluid than the right. Before wrapping my calves, dr measured my calves. I used to be a 36cm on both side but now I am a 32.5cm on both sides. Gosh..so much pain and agony for th3 3.5cm!! Hopefully it can still go down to a 31 by the end of 2 months.
Came home to rest. I realized dunking my feet in cold water for 10mins before elevating them also help quite a bit! Walked around dongdaemun for about 3 hours. Still really slow at walking...because of the pain at the top and sides of the feet. Hopefully tmr will be a better day! I’ve added 2 pics of my battered feet.
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Hi Parachutt you are doing well especially doing so much walking. The feet are looking better. I am dreading the aspiration as well but apparently it is quite easy but we have to do that ourselves or in your case hubs so that is why we dread it. So 4cm is good and hopefully when swelling goes down you will lose more cms. The lipo is making the back of the your legs stiff Lipo is worse than anything I know I have been there. So did Dr Park say how long your would have to wear the bandages? I think it is around 6 weeks
Hello @camber, thank you so much for your encouragement. I’m intending to head down to a local clinic to have it done in case it freaks my husband out too much :/ I have hard lumps around my thighs and it hurts when I stretch. Did you experience that as well? Dr park said I have to wear the bandages for 3-6 months!!
Hi Parachute I think the hard lumps are fat that has died and will pass through your system naturally. I had that as I had a breast reduction and the Dr said it could take some time for it to soften and pass through. You have had the op done at the right time as can you imagine having your legs bandaged in the summer.
Wow. Thank you for your sharing and wish for your good luck. I'm interested in calf reduction too bc my one also getting bigger since I walk a lot and wearing high heel for dating. I'm thinking about botox but apprently their is calf reduction surgery just paralyze nerves.Hello! Sorry I did not update yesterday because I was exhausted by the time I came back to the hotel. So here it is!
Day 13:
Hubs decided I should switch to flats now so we got a pair of running shoes. I’m usually a size 5 but because of my swollen feet I got myself a size 5.5. It was tight but I didn’t want to waste my money on sth I can’t wear back home
Day 14:
Went to visit dr park for aspiration. Again, I reminded him to place an ice pack on me! This time he got my hubs to have a look on how an aspiration was done. Hubs’ face was just in shock when dr park showed him how haha..he is supposed to do it on Wed. Hubby is nervous but I’m way more nervous than him :O Dr pulled out about 50ml in total and told me I was doing ok, my left has more fluid than the right. Before wrapping my calves, dr measured my calves. I used to be a 36cm on both side but now I am a 32.5cm on both sides. Gosh..so much pain and agony for th3 3.5cm!! Hopefully it can still go down to a 31 by the end of 2 months.
Came home to rest. I realized dunking my feet in cold water for 10mins before elevating them also help quite a bit! Walked around dongdaemun for about 3 hours. Still really slow at walking...because of the pain at the top and sides of the feet. Hopefully tmr will be a better day! I’ve added 2 pics of my battered feet.