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K_aane    356

K_aane
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Has anyone had wls that had leg lymphedema? Mine is genetic I have had "the fat legs" all my life. I don't have any problems other than they are just really large. I am having vsg in Aug or Sept depending on when the 6mo insurance complete's it process. I am 57, t2d, hbp. 5'1- 274lbs. I am hoping to lose 150 lbs. I know my legs,will never be skinny legs but just to know they too will shrink. If you know anyone plz connect. Thanks! God Bless!

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emleyrose    8

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I had gastric sleeve in 2013. I also have very large legs. I carry a lot of weight in my hips also. I lost 80 lbs. after my surgery. My legs did stink. I could wear normal size boots. Really felt great. However, I started to regain the weight about two and a half years out. I have since put back on 60 lbs. I am now seeing a nut and a counselor in an attempt to get the weight back off. It felt so wonderful to be 80 lbs. lighter. I am am emotional eater and I failed to fix my

head as well as my stomach. Good luck.

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K_aane    356

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I had gastric sleeve in 2013. I also have very large legs. I carry a lot of weight in my hips also. I lost 80 lbs. after my surgery. My legs did stink. I could wear normal size boots. Really felt great. However, I started to regain the weight about two and a half years out. I have since put back on 60 lbs. I am now seeing a nut and a counselor in an attempt to get the weight back off. It felt so wonderful to be 80 lbs. lighter. I am am emotional eater and I failed to fix my

head as well as my stomach. Good luck.

Thank you for replying. I am sorry to hear you had difficulties. I wish you much success on getting through and reaching your goals. I know how hard it can be. I am glad to know that you did have smaller legs. It gives me hope. God Bless you in your journey. ????????

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emleyrose    8

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My legs did srink lol.

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echokitty32    6

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I do not believe that what you have is lymph edema. Rather it's probably a condition called LIPOEDEMA. It's an abnormality of the lymph system that causes abnormal fat depositing and fibrosis. This fat does not respond to any dieting, not even WLS. I suggest you look up the condition online, there are many videos about it on You Tube, and even a documentary called "The Disease They Call Fat "

I suffer from this disease, having a fat legs and hips since my early teen years, I was recently diagnosed with this and began treatment for it this January. Just check it out before you are prescribed medicines you don't need.

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K_aane    356

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Thank you echo but I do not take any mess for my condition. It is lymphedema not lipoedema. Many people do compression but I do not. I do not have any fibrosis and my legs did get smaller when I lost weigh before but was a long time ago. I have no leaking of my legs or red or swelling spots. I will check out the video you recommended. Thank you!

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echokitty32    6

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I wish the very best for you!


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K_aane    356

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Thank you echokitty32!

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