Anyone with large legs or Lymphedema

[padlrd 183]

Is there anyone post op with Large legs or that has Lymphedema in there legs that has had surgery and how have you did

[joyaskins34 31]

I do not however I know a lady who does...she lost around 100 or so pounds ..she was pushing 400...she still struggles with her legs and the doctor said it will always be an issue..unfortunately for her when ppl find out she has had bypass they are shocked because she's still a larger lady...I must add however she really did not follow doctors orders and eat like she was supposed to, she probably would have lost down more than she did had she changed her lifestyle..She has a terrible time with her legs "leaking" Fluid and sometimes has to take off work due to the pain:/

Hopefully if you have this issue you will improve !

[cranialmalady 50]

I'm an RN in wound care and hyperbarics. I have had a few of my patients with lymphedema that have gone through weight loss surgery. They did very well. Unfortunately the only good treatment for the lymphedema itself is compression....be it compression wraps, compression hose, or a lymphedema pump. I hope that helps some

[Sillycheeks 0]

I have lymphadema in my left leg. I hope to have bariatric surgery in the next few months. What I'm hoping to achieve is more flexibility, which will help with the bandaging.

[padlrd 183]

So far it's been good so much seeking has gone down in my calfskin and ankles and to can see skin drooping in my calfs

[padlrd 183]

Bad spelling I meant swelling

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

You're such an inspiration!!! You had such a rocky start post-op and you're doing so great!! Lymphedema is a tough tough disorder but every bit of weight you get off will help plus the more you lose the more active you'll be, which again helps the lymphedema. Keep up the great work lady, so very proud of you!!!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225.8

[padlrd 183]

Thank you it's been hard BUT I will do it