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  • Brenna M.
    Brenna M. wrote a new blog entry:
    Lymphedema Treatment Options That WORK
    It’s been three years since I underwent LVA and I have a promising update to share with those interested in the procedure: it works and three years later, I’m still experiencing benefits.
    What’s LVA?
    LVA is a super micro-surgery where ...
    • August 14, 2018
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    • Brenna M.
      Brenna M. Definitely try Dr. Chen - he's done more of the surgeries in the U.S. than any other doctor - https://uihc.org/wei-f-chen
    • Brenna M.
      Harry Chait How old were you when the surgery was performed? was it covered by insurance or Medicare? Dr. Chen is in the Chicago. Do you live in Chicago?
    • Brenna M.
      Brenna M. Hi Harry, I was 31 when I had the first surgery. It was covered by insurance - although it was a process, which Dr. Chen's team was VERY helpful in navigating. Dr Chen is in Iowa, not Chicago. I don't live in Iowa or Chicago. I travelled for the surgery.
    • Brenna M.
      Amy Tramm Hi Brenna! Thank you for the encouraging post. I have gone from stage 1 to stage 2 and my oncologist has steered me away from surgical intervention for 10 years. I would love to hear an update! Did you decide to do the VLVT?
    • Brenna M.
      Brenna M. Hi Amy - happy to chat about if you want to shoot me an email. Bmello924@gmail.com

      Im so glad I did the surgery. It stopped my leg from getting worse, but also decreased significantly in size. For many people with stage 1 or 2 it reverses the condition...  more