Babette Maiss, Certified Mastectomy Fitter and Lymphedema Therapist

12/03/2025

Call me and get started with regular Lymphedema treatments.

Breast & Ovarian Cancer Survivor Kathy Bates, 77, Urges Cancer Patients to Discuss Lymphedema Risk and Prevention With Their Doctors
https://www.survivornet.com/articles/cancer-survivor-kathy-bates-ymphedema-risk-prevention/

11/29/2025

Lymphedema is hard! Get help! Call me for an appointment and start the new year off right - taking care of Yourself!💙

✨The Weight I Can’t Put Down ✨

Some days, lymphedema feels less like a medical diagnosis and more like I’m carrying an invisible backpack filled with wet sand that no one else can see.

It’s not just swelling. It’s:

🌀 A constant awareness of my own skin—like my body suddenly has borders I didn’t know existed.
⚡ Random sparks of pain that light up nerves I wasn’t even aware I had.
💧 A heaviness that doesn’t match what the scale says, but dictates everything from how far I walk to what chair I can sit in.
📦 A pressure that has opinions—telling me when to elevate, when to stop, when “fun” has an expiration time.

The strangest part?

I can look fine and still feel like my limbs are wrapped in concrete. I can smile and still be calculating how much longer I can stand. I can show up—and still pay for it later.

Lymphedema isn’t just physical.
It’s mental.
It’s logistical.
It’s energy economics—and the currency is my body.

If you see me cancel plans, sit differently, stretch mid-conversation, or choose comfort over cute, it’s not because I don’t want to be there.

It’s because I’m carrying something heavy you can’t see—and I’m doing my best not to drop it.

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To everyone with lymphedema:
Your invisible work counts. Your adjustments are not weakness. They are strategy, survival, and strength🩵🦋

11/26/2025

Lipedema doesn’t look the same on everyone. 👉 https://lipedema.smugmug.com/...

11/26/2025

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, restful, and happy Thanksgiving. 🦃

11/21/2025

Ask me about ordering you the new cooling compression wrap.

When it comes to medical compression garments, Juzo is known for offering some pretty cool options... but our new compression wrap? It's literally and figuratively cool. 😎 ❄️

Read the full blog for more on our latest launch: juzousa.com/Juzo-Blog/Article/Juzo-Launches-Cooling-Compression-Wrap

09/18/2025

Interested in a custom - made for you - prosthesis?
Give me a call and talk about your options.

Whether you've had reconstruction, a full mastectomy, or a partial breast removal, a custom prosthesis is a beautiful choice that complements your unique journey. Designed to match your specific shape, size, and skin tone, our custom forms offer a perfect fit for a natural look and feel. Ready to get started? https://bit.ly/retailersnearme

09/08/2025

Come in for a lymphatic treatment instead

Diuretics are bad for lymphedema because they remove water but leave behind protein-rich lymph fluid. This concentrates the proteins, causing them to draw more water back into the tissues, leading to increased swelling, fibrosis, and inflammation over time. Diuretics can also cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, which are harmful to general health and are not recommended for long-term lymphedema management.

07/04/2025

. Wishing you a red, white, and beautiful Independence Day.🇺🇸💥🤩🥳

06/30/2025

This is a good visual comparing Lymphedema and Lipedema
Call me for help

June is Lipedema Awareness Month 💙
Lipedema and lymphedema are often confused—but they’re distinct conditions that deserve proper recognition and care.

In this photo, one of our incredible instructors breaks it down:
🔹 Lipedema is a chronic fat disorder—often symmetrical, painful, and resistant to diet or exercise.
🔹 Lymphedema is a lymphatic drainage issue that leads to swelling, usually starting in one limb.

Educating both professionals and the public is key to proper diagnosis, treatment, and compassion. 💛

06/30/2025

If you need help with Lipodema, please give me a call. Lymphatic drainage massage will help. I can also set you up with compression garments

06/05/2025

Decongestive and Breathing Exercises for Lymphedema

Decongestive and Breathing Exercises for Lymphedema
https://www.lymphedemablog.com/2024/02/04/decongestive-and-breathing-exercises-for-lymphedema/

05/26/2025

Procedure to possibly save the lymph system.

A novel procedure could now spare breast cancer patients an invasive surgical procedure on their lymphatic system.
https://financialpost.com/pmn/press-releases-pmn/business-wire-news-releases-pmn/endomag-new-procedure-spares-women-with-breast-cancer-from-unnecessary-surgical-complication