Just told today I have Lymphedema, Dr. says nothing I can do

I just went to the doctor today and told him my concerns of the hardening areas on both my inner thighs and left side of my stomach. After examination he told me I indeed have lymphedema. My legs are not severely swollen and the areas are small, but when I asked him what can be done he told me nothing but to get this weight off soon. He said (best as I can recall) it was caused by my weight and that it is blocking my lymph glands and causing fluid to build up in my tissue and then hardening into the masses I feel. I was just so surprised by his answer since I have read so many peoples reports here on how they have had to use pumps etc. Is it that mine is so mild or is he just not sure what to do? I dont want to end up with my legs huge and so hard they never go down again. Any input? Anyone?

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