Tomorrow, I'm getting re-measured to determine whether or not I can go into a smaller sized stocking. I'm currently wearing a medi Class 3 Size 3 so I have my fingers crossed that I'll be able to fit into a Size 2 now.
I have recently been to see my surgeon, Dr Anne Dancey, in Birmingham. We discussed the idea of having more surgery to further alleviate my lymphedema symptoms. The cause of the lymphedema swelling in my leg was malformed/blocked/damaged lymph nodes which were causing a lymphatic obstruction in my groin. My lymph node transfer has created a bypass route, thus allowing lymphatic fluid to drain effectively from my leg and swelling to reduce. Dr Anne, has suggested to me that I have a lymphovascular anastomosis (LVA) (please see my previous post for details of this procedure) to alleviate some of the lymphatic load on my new nodes. Linking 5 to 10 lymph vessels to a vein, will cause some lymph fluid will drain into the venous system rather than through my new lymph nodes in the lymphatic system. I'm not going to rush into having another operation ... I have a lot of thinking to do! If anyone has had this combination of surgeries please let me know your outcomes and thoughts!!!
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