It's time for me to come-out-of-the-closet:
My name is Debbie. I had BILAT surgery 1/15/10.
I have chosen not to have reconstruction.
Two months after my surgery I developed an infection along my insicion that resulted in a further case of cellulitis.
From the infection I developed a hemotoma.
It has been drained three times.
I had a frozen shoulder that further limited my range of motion.
I went to 40 sessions of PT.
I was then diagnosed with Lymphedema.
I now must wear a compression sleeve & gauntlet (short glove) to keep my arm from further swelling and to combat other lymph-circulatory issues.
(More on that later.)
I am now studying yoga with fellow BC survivor, Marcia, who has taught yoga for 30 years.
We have entered into this 'project' together.
Using yoga exercises/stretches, with particular focus for the BC-LE community.
Today we begin to share our project.
I would love to see more! How is yoga helping your lyphedema?
ReplyDeleteI am a Dutch yoga teacher and I am doing a research on yoga and lympedema. In what way do you think yoga can do something for you? Are there other specific asanas working well for you?
ReplyDeleteThank you and good luck, Caroline
Well there's good news & bad news.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was up in WI for the summer, I had access & time, to a yoga class & instructor -- across the street, I saw huge benefits. So much for me is about the time. Now, I'm back to my 'real' life.
Time and self-discipline are my two short comings.
When I prioritize my own self-care, the yoga is a HUGE help in dealing with my limitations/LE. The gradual stretching seems to be my biggest bonus.