Calves and Ankles...TAKE 2! - Tampa, FL

Thank you! I don't think the photos we post here really show the results in detail. Every time I pull them up the are skewed and I'm not pleased with they way it looks. It doesn't give my surgeries the justice they deserve. But anyway, I've had my whole lower body done. inner/outer thighs and inner knees, and (knees (which I don't notice a difference)), hips and waist sides. Unfortunately, due to other medical reasons, I was not able to work out and some of the areas filled back in and will most likely need a touch up. For you, I've seen some photos of women's legs a lot worse than mine and when they were done, they looked a lot better than mine. I was amazed. Unfortunately I have very thick skin and the doctor couldn't do much more than what he did. So I have no doubt that you will look great when done. I hope you post some photos. Remember one thing, you may not notice differences for a while, especially in the lower legs, but be patient and you will be painful, especially the inner thighs for a couple weeks. When I had my inner thighs done, I walked like a grandma for 2 weeks. I would say that that area is so sensitive. After your surgery, you will immediately see what you will look like after the swelling is said and done and you will be super excited but you must have patience. Another bit of advice, I started taking Arnica pills 1 week prior to the surgery and continued for about 2 weeks after. I noticed a difference because one of my surgeries I didn't take it and the bruising lasted a long time. With arnica, the bruising was not nearly as bad. I took Arnica that was extra strength but don't remember the brand. it was pellets that you put under your tongue to dissolve. I do swear by those but maybe for some people it doesn't work. Anyway, if you have any questions prior or after your surgery, I'm here for you. Best of luck and hope to hear back from you when your done. :)

Thanks for the tips and encouragement. I'll be sure to post my experience--and I'll start looking for the arnica now :)

You may want to talk to somebody who is a lipedema and/or lymphedema specialist before you go through with surgery. Because you are swelling, you are retaining lymph fluid, and lipo carries the risk of further damaging lymph vessels.

pearshape, who are your comments directed to?

Thanks. I am following on that--Really just learned about lipedema the last few weeks. Funny the medical community doesn't seem too aware of it. I was glad to learn lipo actually can help with that condition. Your legs look so great. Very shapely ankles. You must be so pleased.

I think I messed up the flow of the comments. Pearshape was directing to me cuz of my comment about swelling. I responded to her thinking you made the remark. A little confused...

Well they still swell when im on my feet all day or sit too long, but the major swelling took a little over a month to subside.

Your legs look awesome btw and if mine look any near yours when I'm done I'll be ecstatic!

Please let me know how it goes! I am scheduled this in 2 weeks!

Oh yes, but they get extremely sore, as if you did thousands of calve raises. It was hard going up stairs but harder going down. It took a couple weeks to where you starting walking normal again.

I am doing great. I took 1 month post surg pictures but have yet to post them...keep forgetting and yet It's almost 2 months now. My legs are still a numb in certain areas and it's still sore to the touch. They do swell up during the day, still wear compression socks and elevate at night. What was remarkable though is that I was able to start running a little over 2 weeks after the surgery. I had to start off slow but back to my normal pace. Everytime I look down I still can't believe I finally have ankles. Thanks for asking.

That is so great to hear - I didn't know it was possible - it looks really good too!