OH Staff Note: Information in the following sticky posts are much in part courtesy of Lymphedema People's site. We thank Pat O'Connor for his help with this and please visit his site for many VERY educational information about this condition. The website is called: Lymphedema People http://www.lymphedemapeople.com  All this information is copyrighted and while We encourage the use of our materials for educational purposes there are however certain copyright restrictions  1.) Credit and links to the source of the information  2.) Bits and pieces should not be yanked out of context of the page that they are from.  What is Lymphedema is from: All About Lymphedema http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/thesite/all_about_lymphedema .htm Compression Pumps from Compression Pump Therapy http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/thesite/lymphedema_compressi on_pump_ther.htm  Treatment Options from Lymphedema Treatment Options http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/thesite/lymphedema_treatment _options_revised.htm  Decongestive Therapy from Decongestive Therapy Related Terms: Manual Lymphatic Drainage, MLD, Comprehensive Decongestive Therapy, CDT, Complete Decongestive Therapy, Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy, CDP, Simple Lymph Drainage http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/thesite/lymphedema_decongest ive_therapy.htm  Since many of you have mentioned also having lymphedema, these page should be made available for your consideration: Diagnostic Radiology Tests Lymphoscintigraphy, Lymphangiogram, Ultrasounds, Venograms, MRI, CAT Scans, PET Scans, Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Examinations http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/thesite/lymphedema_diagnosti c_radiology_tests.htm   Diuretics http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/thesite/lymphedema_diuretics _treatment.htm  Laser treatment http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/thesite/lymphedema_laser_tre atment.htm  Liposuction http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/thesite/lymphedema_liposucti on_treatment.htm  Surgeries http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/thesite/lymphedema_surgeries .htm  Why Compression Pumps Cause Damage http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=112 6  Complications of Lymphedema Debulking Surgery http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=107 6   Pat O'Connor

Has anyone had their right leg & foot  bandaged & been able to drive somehow? The hospital sandal they gave me fell off & caused problems. What have others done? Did you get a special adaptable shoe somewhere? Has anyone worn compression socks & was able to wear normal shoes with bandaged legs above ankle? any advice is appreciated.

That's great Tarra! It sounds like you must be in the IHHS then. They are great advocates. Keep up up to date on your surgery and progress.

I had my tummy tuck done in January and I had hoped it would improve my flow, but it didn't .  I still have to watch my legs very carefully.  I just wanted to say that I wish you well on your upcoming surgeries and I hope that you have improvements with the infections.  I'm sure in that aspect it will help especially in the panni area!

For those who have been asking when MTV is going to do an update show for True Life "I'm Obese".  I finally got confirmation that the update show is airing next Saturday, September 29th. You'll have to check your local listings for the times, but on the MTV site they are listing it as: September 29th  @  2pm EST September 29th  @  6pm EST I'm sure if you miss these times it will be airing again.  They will be having Corey from the same episode being updated.  They are probably only going to do around a 2 minute segment as there are several they are doing updates for. For details you can visit MTV's site:   http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/truelife/episode/episode.jhtml?e pisodeId=125301 This is so new the photo for the show is not even showing yet. If you never saw the original show it is on the web here: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4995710334625496515 &hl=en Thanks for all the support over the years!