Bonnie’s Story
Hi my name is Bonnie. I was diagnosed with Lymphedema after having open heart surgery 5 years ago. I have it in both of my legs. In the beginning I had
Hi my name is Bonnie. I was diagnosed with Lymphedema after having open heart surgery 5 years ago. I have it in both of my legs. In the beginning I had
In a former life I was an Human Resources Director/Consultant/Recruiter for 15 years. Then spent 14 years at my Dream Job being a Flight Attendant for Delta Airlines. Just 43
I have had Lymphedema in both legs since 2004. I had skin removal surgery along with Lipo, from this, my lymph nodes were destroyed. I wear custom hosiery, and receive
I developed lymphedema ten years ago from having had cancer. My arm had a bug bite and swelled up to the size of the “incredible hulk”. I was fortunate that
I developed lymphedema of the upper extremity following left side thoracic outlet surgery in 2011. It went misdiagnosed for 18 months. All of the lymph nodes on my left side
Although I am a college educated person, instead of being able to contribute to society, I am sidelined in life now with stage 3 lipolymphedema, with which I am in
I was diagnosed with Vascilitis in 2007. The Vasculitis blew through my legs, vein and muscle tissue. My legs became very painful, heavy, and fragile, Any small cut would cAuse
I strongly believe that this amendment needs to be passed immediately!!!! I am on disability and very low income. I have had lymphedema since 2004.. and is an on going
I first exhibited symptoms of primary lymphedema when I was in high school. Someone signed my yearbook, “Remember me when your ankles swell.” My mother and grandmother both were diagnosed
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