Showing posts with label body armor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label body armor. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Been busy on the computer this morning. I finally did my daughter's 2011 taxes. Glad that's done. Now, I can do mine! Eeek! Yuck!
This afternoon was another therapy session for the lymphedema. I am just so thrilled to have this condition. Yes, I am still talking about it. It will never go away. Neither will most of all my health issues. They are here to stay. I am trying to adjust, but it is taking a lot of time. I am still learning about it all.
I have lost another 1.4" from each leg. That makes a total of about 14.5" each leg. Up to the knee. Oh, it's exciting, but not THAT exciting. It only stays off if I continue wearing the solaris garments. Forever. Plus my new shoes aren't exactly what they wanted me to get, but at least I have some that fit.
The therapist reminded me today that I need to do the clearing of the glands about 2-3 times daily. This usually takes about 15 minutes. Getting the leggings on takes about 15 minutes when I am by myself. Just 5 if someone else is doing it. Plus, the massage is going to be 3x weekly. This takes about 1.5 hours each time. To go forever!
The solaris leggings are not your everyday Tedd hose or the 20/30 compression stocking you find at the local medical supply. NO. They are COMPRESSION ARMOR! Plus the fact that my legs swell anyway once the garments are on. You know, pressure from the garments fighting pressure from my body. I am not happy with this at all. Don't think I ever will be. I am trying to get used to it. Not an easy task.
And the therapist also reminded me I am supposed to wear a light compression stocking to bed every night. Now, how is that supposed to be sexy? Forget comfort! I just haven't been able to comply with that part yet. I think my legs really need to breathe some time or another. Maybe I will try it later. Much later. Maybe.
Well, now it's time for me to stop venting and get ready for church. See ya later, if you dare come back!
Sunday, May 27, 2012
I'm a bit achy tonight. Well, a more than a bit. Mostly from the daily swelling. My fingers are really stiff, especially on my right hand. The fingernail on my left index finger (the one I banged with the chasing hammer) is probably going to come off.
This has been a difficult week. I've been emotional about my legs and weight. I was going to try to diet....again. But the 2nd day I called it quits. Mostly because I was angry with my household. They were sneaking donuts I had bought for my grandsons. My DH and DD were supposed to be dieting with me. I decided if they weren't going to try or care, then neither would I.
I know, don't give up. I will try, but I am not going to deprive myself either.
Today, my daughter and I had a clash of who is in the shower first. I let her, but I think next week it will have to be me. We both ended up being late. It is just a timing issue that needs worked out. But because we were running late, I didn't wear the leg tubing or my tennis shoes. Not a good thing. At least I was reminded of why I am going to have therapy and wear "body armor" on my legs. I sure hope and pray this works. That it is worth it all. I am still not convinced.
I begin therapy on Tuesday this week. I have 8 sessions. Plus we will order the leggings. Oh how I hope this works. It is supposed to retrain my lymphatic system to work again and properly. Lymphedema has no cure, but is treatable. I have seen photos and people whose legs are ginormous! I don't want that for me. That is probably why this week has been so hard. I don't want saggy baggy elephant legs, but the "body armor" looks like torture. I don't know which is worse! I keep asking God to help me with my attitude. Not sure how He's gonna answer that one. Do you?
I will likely have to buy new pants and shoes. Again. If I had a sewing machine, I may just make my own pants. I used to sew very well. I could get the color and fabric I want that way.
On a different note, the Bluebird Pendant is finished. Now to photo it and post it on the web. Here is a picture. Not a great one, but you can see it okay.
This has been a difficult week. I've been emotional about my legs and weight. I was going to try to diet....again. But the 2nd day I called it quits. Mostly because I was angry with my household. They were sneaking donuts I had bought for my grandsons. My DH and DD were supposed to be dieting with me. I decided if they weren't going to try or care, then neither would I.
I know, don't give up. I will try, but I am not going to deprive myself either.
Today, my daughter and I had a clash of who is in the shower first. I let her, but I think next week it will have to be me. We both ended up being late. It is just a timing issue that needs worked out. But because we were running late, I didn't wear the leg tubing or my tennis shoes. Not a good thing. At least I was reminded of why I am going to have therapy and wear "body armor" on my legs. I sure hope and pray this works. That it is worth it all. I am still not convinced.
I begin therapy on Tuesday this week. I have 8 sessions. Plus we will order the leggings. Oh how I hope this works. It is supposed to retrain my lymphatic system to work again and properly. Lymphedema has no cure, but is treatable. I have seen photos and people whose legs are ginormous! I don't want that for me. That is probably why this week has been so hard. I don't want saggy baggy elephant legs, but the "body armor" looks like torture. I don't know which is worse! I keep asking God to help me with my attitude. Not sure how He's gonna answer that one. Do you?
I will likely have to buy new pants and shoes. Again. If I had a sewing machine, I may just make my own pants. I used to sew very well. I could get the color and fabric I want that way.
On a different note, the Bluebird Pendant is finished. Now to photo it and post it on the web. Here is a picture. Not a great one, but you can see it okay.
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