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Deanne
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11 years ago

Yay!

Went for my three month check and my left arm is smaller than my right arm again! Loosing a little more weight (only a kilo), daily exercise and daily self massage has my arm shrinking down that little bit more. They feel that if things keep going well that I will be able to reduce the massage down to every second day. My chest and underarm feel better too so touch wood getting onto the early intervention program has worked well for me. There is so much that can be done so if you have a lymphoedema issue getting expert help and being persistent with treatment really does help. We have been through enough without more pain and discomfort from this very treatable side effect. :) Deanne xxx

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  • Great comments Deanne.  I also was lucky to get great treatment and brought it under control fairly quickly but it was constant work to do so.

    I will be wearing my sleeve and my stockings on my upcoming trip as I dont want to get the lymphodema back again huny.

    Exercise in general is great for our lymphatic system. 

    Keep up the good work and stay well luvly.

    Mich xoxoxoxo

  • You hit the nail on the head there Deanne. It's all about education re lymphedema and early treatment. Well done you. Paula x