Category: Tips & Tricks
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How I Prepared for My Lymphedema Surgery… Then Life Happened
Back in March, my upcoming lymphedema surgery seemed impossibly far away. Then, all of a sudden, it was here. And then, even more abruptly — it wasn’t.
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Seeing Red: My First Encounter with Cellulitis
Never ignore your lymphie intuition. Here’s how being proactive and advocating for myself kept me out of the hospital.
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Turn On, Tune In, and Lymph Out: 14 Podcasts About Lymphedema and Lipedema
Listen up, lymphies! These engaging podcasts about lymphedema and lipedema are sure to elevate your lymphatic knowledge.
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5 Tips for Managing a Chronic Condition in the Time of Coronavirus
As we adapt to a changing world, so too must our lymphedema treatment routines.
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The Coronavirus and Lymphedema: Should I be worried?
Does lymphedema put me at an increased risk for COVID-19, the new strain of coronavirus? The short answer: no.
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3 Ways You Can Advocate for Lymphedema Awareness — Today!
March is Lymphedema Awareness Month, however you can advocate for awareness no matter the time of year.
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The Last-Minute Holiday Gift Guide for Every Lymphie in Your Life [Updated 2025]
Elevate your gift-giving game this holiday season with these lymphie-approved presents.
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Book Review: “The Complete Lymphedema Management and Nutrition Guide” is a lymphedema user’s manual
This book is a must-read for lymphies and those who seek to better understand lymphedema and its treatment.
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Book Review: “Plastic Surgery Recovery Handbook”
A review of Kathleen Lisson’s “Plastic Surgery Recovery Handbook” and why it’s required reading for lymphies and lippy ladies undergoing surgical treatment.