a year later

[Benita88]

It has been a while since I wrote. Nothing has changed. I am still seeing the plastic surgeon, still doing my compression. It's been a year but I am told my leg has to be as soft as possible for the procedure. My Doctor says she wants to do the procedure in the Summer. Just waiting.

[AnneBury]

Hello. What procedure are you waiting for?

[Benita88 in reply to AnneBury]

SAPL Suction Assisted Protein Limpectomy. It is a form of lipo but it is basically the dead protein and waste being suctioned out of your leg and then I have to do a lot of compression to my leg to get it back down to size, which is o.k. because I like my machine.

[sleeviejeebies]

Hang on in there. I'm sure it will be worth it. All the very best of luck for a successful procedure in the summer!

[Benita88 in reply to sleeviejeebies]

Thank you! I am excited and hoping for the best. I want to be able to give others hope, so I need this to work.

[Perido]

Hi Benita I looked back through your previous posts. Thankyou for updating. I guess you're working hard right now to get your leg in best possible condition for your SAPL procedure. I wish you every success.

[Benita88 in reply to Perido]

Thank you Perido. It is taking a while but I am counting the days to my next visit with my Doctor. Some progress is better than none.

[Microsurgeon]

Good Luck. Liposuction (SAPL) is the most reliable surgical treatment in lymphoedema for reduction in limb volume so you have a very high chance of reducing your limb size if you keep going with the garments after the operation. I hope it all goes well and it gives you a renewed lease of life.

[Benita88 in reply to Microsurgeon]

Thank you so much for the encouragement. I saw my doctor today and we are making progress but I will not see her again until the end of July.