Get Smaller Calves at OZ CLINIC, Seoul

Hello

I've created this blog site Get Smaller Calves for all those who want to know more about Calf Reduction Surgery at OZ CLINIC also some hints and tips for Seoul. I have personally experienced the surgery and am pleased with my result so far. I will add a journal of my experience that I wrote from my trip in Seoul. I hope you find it helpful.

If you have any questions or anything you want to discuss please don't hesitate to email me at get.smaller.calves@gmail.com
I'd be more than happy to help you if I can.

Before surgery


Left leg = 37.5cm, Right leg = 37.0cm

After surgery (9 weeks later)


Left leg = 34cm, Right leg = 33.5cm

Important!! Hints and Tips before you arrive in Seoul

1. Go to the Taxi Stand- be wary of hagglers at the airport, you will GET RIPPED OFF by them. From Incheon International Airport to Young Dong Hotel in a 'regular' taxi- white/grey colour should cost below 80,000WON (not 140,000WON that these scammers will charge you)

2. Bring an adaptor but if you forget, they may have one available to lend you from front desk

3. Bring a laptop with loads of stuff to keep you occupied for your recovery but if you forget or don't have one, front desk may also assist you by lending one out. Otherwise there are a few english TV channels but watching repeated movies can get annoying. You can access free wireless internet from Oz Clinic called 'iptime'

4. Although the Olympics were held in Seoul, not everybody speaks English. I brought 'Lonely Planet- Seoul' along with me. Or bring a translation book. Taxi Drivers sometimes found it easier to read the Korean Names of locations

5. Don't be scared to ask for extra pillows, crockery (for cereal)

6. Prepare yourself before hand. Buy some water and food before the surgery- after surgery walking may not be so easy. There is complementary 1 bottle of water per day from the hotel

DAY 1 (Friday 19th June 2009)

I arrived at Oz Clinic at 10am for my consult. Dr Park takes photographs of my calves and they measure 37.5cm on the left and 37cm on the right. He then informs me of the complications. Dr Park tells me that my legs are thick and bulky, and that 4cm off is expected. The nurse's English name is Amy- she is wonderful. I am not a fan of needles and Amy gave me the IV needle, she had to stick me twice because my vein swelled up. She then washed my legs in Iodine solution to sterilise the area. I lay down on the operating table then breathed in some gas and was out. Next thing I knew, it was over and I awoke as someone carried me to my recovery room (I later found out Dr Park carried me- he is strong!!). I was shivering for about 30 minutes due to the effects of the general anaesthesia. But there was a heated blanket under me and a warm blanket over me. I couldn't feel anything at this stage except some confusion as I fell in and out of sleep. Amy reassured me that I was fine and comforted me as I cried. I was overwhelmed with emotions- happiness and relief that I had actually done it. My left foot got numb, Dr Park said that’s not normal. At 7pm I tried to get up but felt so dizzy. At 10pm I tried to get up again and was able to go to the toilet. Amy got me doing my first stretch but after 3 minutes I felt light headed so I got back into bed. I was finally allowed back at the hotel around 10:45pm, I think because I had a friend with me to assist. If I was on my own, I think they would have got me to stay overnight. I wasn't in pain but my legs felt heavy as I walked. I rang front desk to request for some extra pillows to elevate my legs. I have my first follow up tomorrow at 11am.

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