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Two Months Post Surgery
I can't say I'm overly enthused about my results but I can't say there were none.
Overall reduction to left calf (44 cm to 41 cm) and right calf (43 cm to 40.5 cm).
Mostly this is from the liposuction. I am told by the surgeon if I can achieve 37 cm from the calf muscle continuing to shrink by 6 months post it would be considered a home run. The swelling has eased but I don't see as much results from the nerve ablation to reduce the muscle aspect. Still have very obvious incision scars and healing from a blister that took 2 months to scab. I can fit my over-the-knee boots better but the recovery has been VERY long. I would not recommend it if you don't have enough time to recover properly. I took one week bed-rest and did not resume light gym activities until almost 60 days post-surgery which caused me to gain about 5 lbs overall. I started driving 45 days after surgery. Even with the reduced calves I will have issues wearing skirts in the Spring and Summer given the scars that have not healed completely. In addition to surgery costs, I have spent $2000USD on manual lymphatic drainage as the swelling was very intense for the last 2 months.
Overall reduction to left calf (44 cm to 41 cm) and right calf (43 cm to 40.5 cm).
Mostly this is from the liposuction. I am told by the surgeon if I can achieve 37 cm from the calf muscle continuing to shrink by 6 months post it would be considered a home run. The swelling has eased but I don't see as much results from the nerve ablation to reduce the muscle aspect. Still have very obvious incision scars and healing from a blister that took 2 months to scab. I can fit my over-the-knee boots better but the recovery has been VERY long. I would not recommend it if you don't have enough time to recover properly. I took one week bed-rest and did not resume light gym activities until almost 60 days post-surgery which caused me to gain about 5 lbs overall. I started driving 45 days after surgery. Even with the reduced calves I will have issues wearing skirts in the Spring and Summer given the scars that have not healed completely. In addition to surgery costs, I have spent $2000USD on manual lymphatic drainage as the swelling was very intense for the last 2 months.
Day 8: Discomfort
Finally got home and trying to resume life back-to-normal. You definitely need to take at least a week off. I tried to have one meeting / luncheon and after I got home my legs were swollen to to twice the size. When I woke up initially in the morning with a full 8.5 hours of sleep with elevated legs, they were doing much better and less swollen / softer to touch. There is severe bruising all over the calves, ankles, and even sides of the feet. Blue and dark purple. Very scary looking. I can do simple household tasks but nothing strenuous and even showering takes a good 60-80 minutes. I really hope this is all worth it. I will post photos when the bruising is reduced.
Day 5: Pain
I woke up every hour starting at 3:00AM with my ankle and calves throbbing with pain. Took my painkillers as required but it took a while to kick in. Went to my first lymphatic drainage session which was pretty uncomfortable but was able to reduce my swelling calves and ankles by approx.10%.
Still too swollen to put on any compression garments on my legs.
Really hoping the swelling / bruising will be reduced soon so I can get back to work.
I can walk very gingerly with wedged shoes similar to a penguin but definitely nowhere close to being able function normally yet.
Still too swollen to put on any compression garments on my legs.
Really hoping the swelling / bruising will be reduced soon so I can get back to work.
I can walk very gingerly with wedged shoes similar to a penguin but definitely nowhere close to being able function normally yet.