Lymphedema Support Group
Lymphedema is a condition of localized fluid retention caused by a compromised lymphatic system. The lymphatic system (often referred to as the body's "second" circulatory system) collects and filters the interstitial fluid of the body. Lymphedema has been barely recognized as being a serious health problem; however, this is slowly changing due to education and awareness.
it's so hard! I lost a lot of weight, but I've been sitting on a plateau for a while, even though I bike every day and wear my compression stockings. I am recovering from singing in a choir several days in a row, which I so wanted to do. Then I biked too much and my leg did not like that.
Biking helps me deal with the anger about my condition. It's not fair that I was born with really bad veins. It's not fair that I got a blood clot after having a baby. It's not fair I developed lymphedema out of these bad veins. It's not fair that people judge based on weight.
I know I am so blessed in so many ways. How humbling this condition is. If I stop all the hard work, I know i will get back to over 370 lbs. and maybe amputation and death would be the final stage. We must have courage to fight this foe! Doctors left me for dead in 2010, but I have reclaimed my health with my bike. I am not settling for size 14/16.. and I will end this plateau!
Biking helps me deal with the anger about my condition. It's not fair that I was born with really bad veins. It's not fair that I got a blood clot after having a baby. It's not fair I developed lymphedema out of these bad veins. It's not fair that people judge based on weight.
I know I am so blessed in so many ways. How humbling this condition is. If I stop all the hard work, I know i will get back to over 370 lbs. and maybe amputation and death would be the final stage. We must have courage to fight this foe! Doctors left me for dead in 2010, but I have reclaimed my health with my bike. I am not settling for size 14/16.. and I will end this plateau!
deleted_user
I feel your pain. I have been at a plateau for several years. I really hate the judgemental people. Lately I have given in to the feeling of helplessness and stopped working out. I need to get myself back in gear but can't seem to find the motivation. Even if I don't lose any more weight, it does help with my arthritis if I keep exercising. Maybe we should start a challenge. Would anyone else be interested?
Caroline58
I am very frustrated too! I will gain 25 pounds in a month and it will stay there for awhile and then I'll lose it in a couple of weeks. I'm sticking to my diet but I don't get any exercise. Other than housework. My swelling is very bad and its hard to move around. I had one doctor tell me I'll never live to be 60. Luckily, he wasn't one of my regular doctors and I never went to see him again. But wondering if biking or something else thats easy would help. I had lost about 40 lbs. when I was in the hospital last summer in three weeks. And the doctors wouldn't let me get out of bed. Had to keep my legs up. I'm just looking for something that works.
deleted_user
Have you tried T-Tapp. You can find the site with a search. I bought it because of the back problems etc that I have but it might be something you could do. You know your ability best though. So far I haven't been able to stick with it long enough to say I am good at this but It doesn't make me feel worse like many things I have tried.
deleted_user
It is hard for me too dsf95. My legs are swollen, a lot of the time. It makes it nearly impossible to do any exercise. I am not making any excuses, trust me. I am very frustrated. I try to go for a walk, and my legs start to shake so bad that, I have to come home immediately. I want to get this swelling down, I really do. I do not have the money, to go to a gym. I certainly don't have the money for any compression stockings. What do you do, when you are just stuck? What I mean by that is, I am stuck on the couch, and my legs are just getting bigger... is there any type of exercise I can do, tat is free? I would appreciate any help, you guys can give me. Thanks....
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