Anyone with lymphedema?

[luv2bingo07 0]

Hi all,

I am 6'1. weigh about 385. I believe that alot of that weight is alot of swelling from lymphedema in my legs and feet, starting at the waist, but mostly in my legs and feet.

Has anyone had this condition that was dramatically changed due to being banded and dropping poundage over a somewhat short period of time?

I would love it if it did. I know when I was diagnosed diabetic, alot of my swelling went down, but it is very finicky and went back to normal after I didn't stay with the better eating part, by leaving out sweets and high carbs.

Thanks for any replies.

Peace,

Judy

[ReneBean 3]

I got Venus Stasis - but not full on lymphedema.

So far - there is little change to the swelling unless I drink lots and lots of Water and exercise 4 times a week, it pretty much stays the same.

I haven't lost nearly all the weight, yet - so it will be interesting to see. I had always been under the impression that weight loss wouldn't affect that - but my new PCP indicates that it will get better when I get thinner. I will keep you posted...

[alabubba 0]

I got Venus Stasis - but not full on lymphedema.

So far - there is little change to the swelling unless I drink lots and lots of Water and exercise 4 times a week, it pretty much stays the same.

I haven't lost nearly all the weight, yet - so it will be interesting to see. I had always been under the impression that weight loss wouldn't affect that - but my new PCP indicates that it will get better when I get thinner. I will keep you posted...

I have Venus Stasis as well and am considering getting banded. I am VERY interested to know if this helped you?

[luv2bingo07 0]

I had my surgery done in Mexico with Dr. Ortiz. He told me my swelling would greatly improve or even go away after and during my weight loss and eating better. So far he is right! Not sure if it is a combination of weight loss(75lbs so far), eating better and less and the colder temps now.

I am feeling so much better and lighter and of course, when my swelling is way down like it has been, that is a big part of it. :confused:

Peace,

Judy