Hi Margaret,

I think I've mentioned before on your previous post - make sure you keep your leg elevated after surgery - when sitting, place on a cushion on a stool - when in bed, raise the bottom of the bed on bricks or put your leg on top of 2 pillows. You need to try and have your leg level with your heart to help encourage the lymph to travel upwards instead of collecting in your groin. 

Also buy some very thick tights or some lycra shorts. Wearing tight garments around the upper leg, groin and lower abdomen helps the lymph circulate.

Keep an eye out for any sudden swelling and tight skin or redness and burning - contact your SCN immediately if this happens. Take a look at the Lymphoedema Support Network website for helpful information. Hopefully it will all go well and you won't suffer from it. Good luck,

Angie

Hi Margaret,

I think I've mentioned before on your previous post - make sure you keep your leg elevated after surgery - when sitting, place on a cushion on a stool - when in bed, raise the bottom of the bed on bricks or put your leg on top of 2 pillows. You need to try and have your leg level with your heart to help encourage the lymph to travel upwards instead of collecting in your groin. 

Also buy some very thick tights or some lycra shorts. Wearing tight garments around the upper leg, groin and lower abdomen helps the lymph circulate.

Keep an eye out for any sudden swelling and tight skin or redness and burning - contact your SCN immediately if this happens. Take a look at the Lymphoedema Support Network website for helpful information. Hopefully it will all go well and you won't suffer from it. Good luck,

Angie