Battle Undies
I joined this forum in 2010 but didn't really participate until my recurrence in 2016. There has been some great stuff happening here in the last couple of years--support and humour, the sharing of ...
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@zoffiel - You would be (and probably have been) brilliant in an advocacy role.
As for the lymphodema issue, I have not had it but I believe, as someone with cording, I'm a good candidate. I go to a specialist physio but even with full private health care, this costs nearly $60 per session. So far, one of the highest ongoing gaps that I have encountered and unfortunately, something I have to ration. Aquaerobics is about the only organised gym session I've ever enjoyed and I have always recognised the benefits of working out in water. I used to do it when I was younger, then through each of my pregnancies and now, I'm hoping that Encore are going to have a session at the right time/place for me to access. @romla is right - the drive to close ageing pools, particularly hydro ones, is very strong in Adelaide. They are expensive to repair/maintain and many take up prime real estate. The ones that do offer general aqua classes, are expensive to attend.
As for the lymphodema issue, I have not had it but I believe, as someone with cording, I'm a good candidate. I go to a specialist physio but even with full private health care, this costs nearly $60 per session. So far, one of the highest ongoing gaps that I have encountered and unfortunately, something I have to ration. Aquaerobics is about the only organised gym session I've ever enjoyed and I have always recognised the benefits of working out in water. I used to do it when I was younger, then through each of my pregnancies and now, I'm hoping that Encore are going to have a session at the right time/place for me to access. @romla is right - the drive to close ageing pools, particularly hydro ones, is very strong in Adelaide. They are expensive to repair/maintain and many take up prime real estate. The ones that do offer general aqua classes, are expensive to attend.