Lymphedema on Holiday

I haven't posted for a week because I have been on holiday! My first holiday with Lymphedema. It's certainly accurate to say that I was very apprehensive about the trip. My nervousness was two-fold... Medical and aesthetic.
I was worried about exposing my swollen leg whilst sunbathing in my bikini. That definitely wasn't an issue, nobody noticed my leg at all!!
I was also worried about my leg swelling up excessively. I packed lots of antibiotics, high SPF suncream, antiseptic wipes, DEET spray (to prevent insect bites) and a whole host of first aid accoutrements to avoid infections and cellulitis. On the four hour flight, I only wore one stocking (I usually wear two), my leg swelled an extra 1cm in circumference, but this resolved itself over night. I didn't wear my stockings at all in the day whilst I was by the pool. I kept my leg out of the midday sun but I sunbathed in the late afternoon (and still picked up a pretty good tan!). To make sure I kept the swelling under control, I wore my stockings in the evening and at night as usual. I'm happy to report that my leg is exactly the same as it was before I left ... My lymphedema survived the holiday! My lymph node transfer must be working!!!