Hi
My name is Annery, i am 29. I have been living with primary lympedema of both feet and legs since i was 16. Primary lympedema is condition that results when one is born with the lymph system that does not function properly and that results in swelling of certain parts of the body due to fluid retention and that causes pain and also has some limitations. For me the major change this has caused is a change in career, i graduated with my first degree Bachelor of Science ( Chemistry) , i then worked as a Chemist for 5 years until a point where my feet could not carry me anymore , so i had to change my career.

I enrolled for my second degree in the field of Computing( Information System) which i completed last year. I am now looking for a job. Lympedema also affected my relationship when my boyfriend broke up with me 4 years ago. I have never dated ever since then because i am so scared of getting hurt again and considering that the condition slowly progress every year.

I am sorry to bore you with my story , but i just want you to know where i am coming from. Although this condition comes with pain, there are days when the pain is not as bad and i am thankful for that ,although i have to live with it for the rest of my life. The saddest part is , the emotional pain is enourmous i cannot seem to shake it off. I am learning to fly again and i will need help on getting back on my feet again . I am also learning to love myself again.