Tag: weight

  • Lymphie Stories: Donna S.

    Submitted by Donna S., August 2012. I am 34 years old and 2 1/2 years ago my left leg started to swell.  I was and still am a keen fitness fanatic and was always self conscious about my weight even though I was a size 10.  At the time I was single. I went to…

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  • Nutrition & Lymphedema

    Nutrition & Lymphedema

    There are many misconceptions concerning which foods to eat and which to avoid when you have lymphedema. Some people recommend steering clear of sodium, others say protein. Some people even say to reduce fluid intake! What’s a lymphie to do!? Have no fear – I’ve done a little research on the topic of nutrition and…

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