Hi Pam, It is great to see your post. So happy to see you are able to stay on plan and do the things you intended to do.

Now for the bad and the good. The bad news is I don't feel ready to commit to full SS. Also, the Lymphedema is a chronic condition so will require daily attention for the rest of my life. In all of my 66 years for any great length of time I have never put myself first. That is probably one of the reasons my weight loss is at a stand still. Now I am forced to commit to taking care of myself: daily pumping, sleeping with feet elevated nightly(can't sleep well), wearing compression garments(hate them), water intake and hydration, skin care, proper exercise and diet & supplementation are required in order to avoid infection or having the condition turn to a more advanced stage.

The good news is for the first time in a long time I am able to walk without a limp and feel very little pain from the Lymphedema. I do feel ready to do 2 Cambridge shakes and 1 meal every day. The Clinic connected to the hospital advocated for me so that my medical insurance would cover part of the cost of a Lymphedema pump. It will be $900.00 to $ 1200 out of pocket. I use it 2 hours per day on my lower torso and both legs.The left leg still swells but has improved a great deal- Even the color looks better on both legs.

I'll hoping to start back on Cambridge very soon.
Everyone take care and best wishes.