Just wanted to give an update on the lymphedema...

Sigh, I feel like I'm back in the Navy...hurry up and wait, hurry up and wait...I have never had a lot of patience so maybe this is part of my life's experience training to give me more patience. This is week two after all my tests were ordered through vascular medicine and I now have an appointment for July 9th to go over the results. Since the vascular related tests showed no super serious stuff I'm assuming my treatment for the lymphedema is going to be compression socks. I have bought 2 pairs of calf high 15 to 20 mm toe less compression socks with side zipper that I've been using for about a week now. They are fairly easy to get on and off and seem to be helping with the daytime swelling of the leg. I may have to get different ones after I have my consultation with the doctor on the 9th.

He requested an appointment with Sleep Medicine after my abnormal sleep study results but I don't have an appointment yet. He also had requested a followup appointment with Orthopedics after that knee x-ray but it's not looking good for an appointment anytime soon which is a big concern for me now as it's getting harder each day to put any weight on my right leg due to the knee. I switched my exercise bike to elliptical mode because it's less bending for the knee and probably better exercise for me. I have been trying to do 10 to 15 minutes in the morning and in the evening but haven't been getting it done too often in the evening. I think this exercise helps build the leg strength as long as the knee doesn't hurt doing the motions.

Kind of reminds me of the song Patience by Guns N' Roses
-- https://genius.com/Guns-n-roses-patience-lyrics

So I'm hoping for a little patience for all my friends that are in waiting mode including me☺

John