Hi Zuzka,
I felt that I had to personally thank you for all that you do for us Zwarriors. I am new to the zgym & only discovered you on youtube a few months ago.Your zwows were the best workouts that I’ve come across.I did the ones that I was able to do,you see I suffer from a condition called Primary lymphedema,which means that I have a faulty lymphatic system that doesn’t remove the toxic protein rich fluid from my body,the fluid builds up in the lower extremity causing immense swelling & pain.I consider myself lucky that for most part I can keep it under control by following the correct treatment,eg manual lymphatic drainage,wearing multi-layer bandages or compression garments,elevation,exercise & healthy eating habits.If I don¡t follow all of these treatments my condition will deteriorate rapidly & my leg would become difficult to treat.This condition compromises my immune system & I have to be careful of of many things,simple things,like shaving,scratches from my pets,colds,coughs all could lead to a serious infection called cellulitis.

Whats brings me to write to you is because I’ve just returned from a trip & I had to fly.Flying or standing for long periods of time results in massive swelling & pain.While I was away I couldn’t workout, I had little space & internet was slow however I walked everywhere, but still it isn’t the same. I was gone for only 6 days & when I returned home, my leg was in poor shape. The following day, I went headlong into a cardio shred workout & completed to the best to my ability but the pain & soreness just about “killed me” for that day & the next I had to stop, I felt awful, it wasn’t until this morning that I thought, I will do power yoga 2 & to my amazement the pain started to ease as I stretched ( stretching is good for the lymphatic system) & by the end my mind & body felt a lot calmer but what you said at the end of the video, let me quote “Everyday doesn’t have to be an intense workout” I finally realized that it’s o.k if I can’t do everything that you do, I can modify to my needs & I’m still getting my workouts done. My leg (I name her “Chunkie”) sometimes is so heavy from the fluid build up, I struggle with the extra weight doing some of the leg exercises, you see I’m stubborn & want to keep your pace.

 
I enclose a photo of “chunkie” after standing for several hours without any elevation.

Lymphedema is not well known, yet thousands & thousands worldwide suffer from this condition men & women, unfortunately most Breast cancer & Ovarian cancer survivors will develop lymphedema. It’s a terrible condition if it goes untreated, it will turn into Elephantiasis, I have quite a few members who suffer from this, the reason being, insurance doesn’t cover our treatment & compression garments & drainage therapy cost a fortune. My Facebook group is called (it’s a closed group) I Live With Lymphedema/Lymphoedema But I Won’t Let It Rule My Life, and we have about 1 thousand members.
Thank you so much for what you do & may your Zgym continue to grow & prosper.
Regards,
Sarah Barnes.