It's been a while. One month exactly since I've updated you guys. I will now give my lame excuse as to why I haven't been posting... School. I didn't realize it would be so hard for me to keep up with my blog during school, but it just gets pushed to the bottom of my "to do" list most of the time. I will try to be better, I promise, and that isn't just for my lovely readers. Being able to write out how things are going helps me to stay positive. I do admit I have been struggling a little the past week or so. It's just been the little things like when I went to the mall with my roommates and we all picked out outfits for each other. My outfit just didn't fit my leg so I couldn't even go out and show everyone, or the fact that every time someone sees my ankle, which now has a large lump sticking off of it, they freak out and ask me 10 zillion questions, or how people try to give me advice on how to hide it. That's my favorite (sarcasm intended.)
Even though these small things have been getting a little down in the dumps I would just like to point out that I am still a lot happier than I was my sophomore year of high school when I was first diagnosed. I know that I can still do or be anything I want. My mom reminded me earlier this week that my Lymphedema doesn't define me and neither does anyone else's. My leg is doing well. I am doing what I can to manage it. It is a much easier task after having the surgery. I sleep with my leg elevated, and I wear a 20-30mmhg off-the-shelf compression garment. That's about it. Yes, my leg is still around the same size, but it’s not getting any bigger. I consider that a win in itself. It's hard for me to admit it, but I think that in regards to my health later in life, having a lump on my ankle is a pretty good compromise. I just need to work a little more on my self-confidence so those little things that got to me this week won't continue to get to me anymore. My goal is set now it's time to accomplish! |
AuthorHi, my name is Sydney, and I have Primary Lymphedema. I created this blog to share my journey, and I hope that by sharing my story I can help those who are on a similar path. Archives
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