I have klippel-trenaunay syndrome and lymphodema is a side effect of it. I am in the process of getting everything ready for lap band. I am waiting to see if my doctor documented things right for the diet and that is it. Kinda nervous about that. I have lymphodema in my right arm way bad. And at times my left leg will swell up and look like your ankles. I am really hoping the surgery helps the swelling and the pain. I will be curious about you. The pump is suppose to be great. I have the compression stalking and it is such a pain. I really hope yours gets better.