I'm very happy with the way things have been going with my weight loss. My lower legs, however, are concerning me.

My calves and ankles are always "full" of edema (swelling) no matter what. Sometimes it will loosen up if I have zero sodium and nearly drown myself with Water, the skin will relax and not look like a full balloon. Then, the skin sags, but I feel like my legs are relieved. I could care less if the skin sags, it's very minor. I can't seem to keep it under control.

The skin too is mottled and pale, like I'm not getting enough circulation there.

Since I am always cold, no matter what, since my band surgery, I have been doing lots of Yoga to help increase my circulation, but it isn't getting better.

I have no ankles to speak of. I don't wear skirts or shorts - ever.

I still have 38 lbs to go. I'm hoping that this will be part of the last round up of fat. But I have to say, I am bummed about what's goin' on.

I will live with it if I have to, because my legs have - literally - supported me in the worst of times and the best of times. They've done a fabulous job. My thighs aren't too shabby either. The calves and ankles are just not pretty, not exactly normal, but not horrible either. I don't even think I'd want surgical intervention.

Anyone have any ideas or wisdom to impart on this?

Wish I could wear cute little executive girly skirt suits.

I have an appointment with my primary care doctor this Tuesday. I plan to ask for a referral.

I just learned from my niece that one of my sisters had a lump on her leg that the doctors tried to drain. She's not sure what the results were, but this sister died from heart failure. I have a nephew who also died from a heart attack, so, although I'm not really afraid that will be my fate, I'm going to the doctor to make sure that it isn't.

I do exercise. I walk a mile on the track where I work, at least three times a week, and go on my treadmill as well. I've started getting up from my desk; I am a switchboard operator, so can't go very far.

Debbie

Serenity, do ask your doctor. I found exercise helps. It hurts, but it helps. I started at 1.8 miles a day - for all walking and am doing 4.5 miles now. Speed isn't my forte but i 'gitr done'.

Sue, I walk a mile when I'm on the track, but I'm up to 3.2 miles on the treadmill. It doesn't really hurt when I walk, but the places that are sore can irritate, and they're warm to the touch.

I'm hoping my doctor will refer me to a cardiovascular specialist, just to be sure.

Thank you very much.

Debbie