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  Lymphedema Community Staff is now friends with Bonnie Smith.

  • November 24, 2015
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  Bonnie Smith is now friends with Tony M.

  • November 24, 2015
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  Bonnie Smith → Lymphedema Community Staff: Here I am in the middle of the night, I hurt too much to sleep, cannot find a comfortable position.   Is this really going to be my life?  Waiting to qualify for Medicaid, therapist cannot do anything for me until then.  Till then I sit and hurt,...  moreHere I am in the middle of the night, I hurt too much to sleep, cannot find a comfortable position.   Is this really going to be my life?  Waiting to qualify for Medicaid, therapist cannot do anything for me until then.  Till then I sit and hurt, we've been wrapping me at home but the wraps seem to hurt me too after awhile, don't know if we are doing it write.  What can I do to help myself?   I cry alot lately, everything seems so overwhelming, I feel so hopeless!  

  • November 13, 2015

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    Staff Certified Lymphedema Therapist Hi Bonnie. So sorry to hear about your struggles right now with your lymphedema. I realize that things may seem bleak, but hang in there. U r doing all the right things for yourself with the self bandaging. Try doing deep abdominal breathing while laying...  moreHi Bonnie. So sorry to hear about your struggles right now with your lymphedema. I realize that things may seem bleak, but hang in there. U r doing all the right things for yourself with the self bandaging. Try doing deep abdominal breathing while laying down to assist with relaxation and fluid movement through your stomach. We r here for u for support and know that things can only get better once u start therapy.  

    • November 14, 2015
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    Deleted Member Hi Bonnie I have dealt with secondary lymphedema for 6 years now in both legs it does get better discovering you have lymphedema is a numbing experience mentally physically BUT it does get better

    • January 9, 2016
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    EDEFER DELA CRUZ lymphedema wrapping must be done by a lymphedema therapist. doing it the wrong way can cause more problems much worse block the blood flow and cause pain.

    • February 7, 2017
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  Bonnie Smith → Brenna M.: Hi Brenna, how are you doing since your surgery?  I just recently have been diagnosed with abdominal and leg lymphedema.  I just like to have someone to talk to.  Hope all is well with you.  Bonnie

  • November 13, 2015

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    Brenna M. Hi Bonnie - happy to stay in touch and talk to you about this anytime. Feel free to email me directly to at bmello924@gmail.com

    • November 29, 2015
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  Bonnie Smith has just joined the community. Say hello!

  • November 12, 2015

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    Lymphedema Community Staff Welcome!

    • November 12, 2015
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