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[Sbluebam]

Hi Everyone

Has anyone heard of doctor Ramsey from Oxford ?

I’ve been told he does work for lipo/ lymphodema patients but I’m not sure if available on the NHS or you have to go private ?

Really hate this disease it’s really depressing .

Please let me know if any of you have heard anything about Dr Ramseyplease

Many Thanks

Barb x

[Thomas45]

I've found a Dr Kelvin Ramsay, details of whom are at: royalmarsden.nhs.uk/private... He specialises in Lymphoedema, using microsurgery.. You may also find this previous post useful, by "Microsurgeon" healthunlocked.com/lsn/post...

[Sbluebam in reply to Thomas45]

Thank you very much Thomas

[Thomas45 in reply to Sbluebam]

With a bit more searching I've found more about Dr. Alex Ramsden in Oxford, a doctor who does microsurgery for lymphoedema. Details here: olp.surgery/about-us.php

[Sbluebam in reply to Thomas45]

Thanks Thomas

I have sent an email

Hopefully can get offered a appt

Soul destroying having this

Thanks for your help

B x

[12345-]

Hi I had Dr Ramsden do my leg its an amazing operation if you have a look you will find my blog all about it, good luck and hope you get good results if you decide to have it done, Xxx

[Sbluebam in reply to 12345-]

Hi Julie

Thank you for your reply .

How can I know if I am a candidate for this op ?

I have lipodema in both legs with lymphodema in one leg ?

Also is it possible on the nhs or must I pay privately .

Many Thanks

Barb xx

[12345- in reply to Sbluebam]

Hello Barb, you will have to go for an initial consultation where they will inject a dye into your feet, (its not painful) they will then scan and see if your legs have a channel they can link it to with this operation, they say its more successful in secondary lymphodema, they will be totally honest though if you are a good candidate, it cost £650 not cheap and the actual operation is £16.000 very expensive, its not available yet on the NHS but I feel it will be in time especially if more people have it done privately it will become more widespread. good luck xxx

[Sbluebam in reply to 12345-]

Hi Julie

Thank you so much for your reply .

I have primary so I’m probably not a suitable candidate but I have made contact and will see what happens .

I hate this being trying to get help since I was 13 yrs old now 50 yrs old .

Size 8 on top but hate my disgusting legs , ever owned a pair of shorts in my life or been able to go into a pool ... pretty soul destroying really !!

Anyway , thank you so much for your help

Take Care

Barb xx