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I am the only CLT in the acute setting at our hospital. I see patients 450-900lbs that are “stuck” in the hospital from the size of their legs with lymphedema. My current patient has stage 4 lipo-lymphedema. The patient is smart and motivated and kind. I had previously won a circaid® lower leg reduction kit…

My journey started about 7 years ago. I was an avid athlete, ran 15 marathons and competed in a full ironman. When my ankles started to swell, I thought the swelling was just a result of overtraining. Then I became pregnant with my daughter and the swelling continued and got worse during pregnancy. It wasn’t…

I have defied the odds more than once, but right now I will tell you about my lymphedema. In 1991, I had major cancer surgery. A malignant melanoma was removed from my right thigh and my lymph nodes were removed. My life was changed forever. Malignant Melanoma can be deadly. I almost died from it….

I have been seeing a patient who had significant swelling in the R limb, post below knee amputation. The swelling limited the ability to be fit for a prosthesis. Due to COVID and other complications, therapy has been delayed for 3 years which further exacerbated swelling and skin changes. The patient did not tolerate traditional…

My name is Gina, I’m 56 years old and I have lipedema/lymphedema stages 3 & 4 secondary, with Venous insufficiency. After the birth of my youngest child, in 1995, I noticed, I was putting on weight in my legs and trunk, which over time became painful in the legs and knees, and sensitive to the…

This product has facilitated swelling reduction for both me as a lymphedema therapist and my patients. As a team, we were able to get a large amount of swelling (even chronic) down in a short amount of time. This produces great satisfaction, motivating the patient to participate in their lymphedema therapy experience! Since the debut…

I have had lymphedema for almost four years now following breast cancer surgery with a double mastectomy and 10 lymph nodes removed on only one side. I also had radiation treatments. All of these can cause lymphedema. I had never heard of lymphedema until I was diagnosed by my radiation doctor. It has been an…

My child was born with a malformation of arteries and veins. The surgery is painful and not 100% effective. The doctor recommended compression therapy to manage the malformation conservatively. My little one has been in compression for 2.5 years. The colors and design elements make choosing a garment fun. The sewn in foam pad makes…

My name is Jennifer, and I was diagnosed with stage 3/4 lipedema with secondary lymphedema also known as Lipo Lymphedema. I have grown to be ashamed of my legs due to their abnormal proportions however when learning about my diagnosis, I knew I could not remain hidden. I, like so many other women, have been…

I was initially diagnosed with lymphedema at age 29 after battling cancer for three years and having my lymph nodes removed. I was a young wife and mom and was determined to figure out how to manage this disability so I could continue enjoying my life as a busy boy mom. What has helped me…