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Wound Woman Hi I'm Stacy aka Wound Woman. I suffer with venous ulcers on both legs. I've named them Larry and Lenny! Lymphedema, lipodema, vascular disease with many more.

Navigating being disabled. Sharing my day to day or humour.

The picture doesn't do it justice. The reality is my leg's are neon red. Why?HeatYellow line Giant absorbent dressing pa...
25/05/2026

The picture doesn't do it justice. The reality is my leg's are neon red. Why?

Heat
Yellow line
Giant absorbent dressing pad
Infection
Oh and no water to wash/cool them down.

Yesterday we had a power cut, today it was no water in our area. During the hot weather my leg's need more cleaning. Imagine a bin not being emptied for weeks and the natural smell it would produce, that's my leg's on a good day!
Also due to some of my conditions heat means I swell up, I need to stay hydrated.
I used to love the summer, now I dread it.

A summary of my week....4️⃣0️⃣th birthday trip down south, lots of laughs and surprises. Truly felt the love. Today we f...
22/05/2026

A summary of my week....

4️⃣0️⃣th birthday trip down south, lots of laughs and surprises. Truly felt the love.
Today we finally have some nice weather and BOOM the pesky leg's have severe sweating signs on day 1 🤦‍♀️

I am a pro with my leg's so I'm staying super hydrated and finding ways to remain cool.
Oh and if you're wondering, yes red velvet cake is my favourite and I had to resist face planting it 🤣😂

This is why a priority seat is so important to me.It means my leg's/wounds aren't being crushed by the seat in front. I ...
14/05/2026

This is why a priority seat is so important to me.

It means my leg's/wounds aren't being crushed by the seat in front. I can relax a little and enjoy the space. Even move about more to keep my swelling down (A must with lymphedema)
Personally I think every seat should be like this.

I've had an awful journey down south, which I'll do a full story on tomorrow. For now I'm in my comfy yellow line, free cruise slippers enjoying a coffee and chat with my mum. Running on -10000 spoons 🥄

I saw this and thought "Happened to me so many times" Just another reality for so many of us.
10/05/2026

I saw this and thought "Happened to me so many times"
Just another reality for so many of us.

This is what keeps me going through all the symptoms and pain.The progress 🙌 one of the little islands is also about to ...
03/05/2026

This is what keeps me going through all the symptoms and pain.
The progress 🙌 one of the little islands is also about to join the main skin, you can just about see it on the last picture down on the right hand side.

Having chronic wounds, pain and dealing with multiple conditions all with there own symptoms is quite honestly EXHAUSTING.
But when I look back at where Larry the Left leg was last July to now, I have hope that one day it'll be a distant horror story 🤞

I spent year's hiding my leg's, in the summer I'd be so hot in long trousers or jeans. Yes they are an eyesore but I ref...
30/04/2026

I spent year's hiding my leg's, in the summer I'd be so hot in long trousers or jeans. Yes they are an eyesore but I refuse to hide them, I was wearing a lovely summer dress today. I actually felt good.
Is hissing going to far? 🤣😂

I absolutely rocked my hospital gown 😂 I wore it with finesse and added a "barely able to move" shuffle for the catwalk ...
26/04/2026

I absolutely rocked my hospital gown 😂 I wore it with finesse and added a "barely able to move" shuffle for the catwalk ie the operating theatre.

Because they didn't give me a sticker as a reward for my bravery, my husband kindly made me one. Yes I wore it with pride. I am a big kid!
Being semi 1 handed again has been a real hoot. You don't realise how much you bend your fingers until you can't.
Notice my semi swollen eye? That's due to my Lymphedema. When I'm severely stressed and swollen it now affects my face....Yay!

Tomorrow is finger surgery number 2 😔🤦‍♀️Am I nervous - YesWill I be brave - YesAm I prepared for the 4am wake up to get...
21/04/2026

Tomorrow is finger surgery number 2 😔🤦‍♀️

Am I nervous - Yes
Will I be brave - Yes
Am I prepared for the 4am wake up to get myself ready - No
Will I be in more pain afterwards - Yes
Am I total wimp with cannula's - Yes, give me a piercing or tattoo any day!

The worst part is I don't know how intrusive it's going to be until they start opening my finger up. I definitely don't want to be in a cast or sling like last time. But I'll have the best nurse's at home waiting for me. One of them will bring me toy's and beg for treat's and it won't be my husband 🤣

I saw this and felt it. People in my life have been like "try xyz vitamin" Trust me a vitamin or yoga isn't fixing my co...
19/04/2026

I saw this and felt it.

People in my life have been like "try xyz vitamin" Trust me a vitamin or yoga isn't fixing my conditions. If it did, I would've done it already!

I can't tell you the amount of times I've been made to feel like I'm dramatic. I wish I was being a diva. I have thought about flinging myself on the floor in a fetal position just to get my point across. But I leave the crying in a fetal position for at home.

I've sat in appointments and been told "Just get on with it" or "You're so young and maybe it's in your head"
Ie you're an overly emotional woman. I really loathe my gender being used against me.

BUT.. After 14 year's of this, I've found my voice. I've learnt to speak up, disagree and stand my ground. I ask why.
I am the expert in my body. I know what I feel and think. I am the one who suffers 24/7. I never get to clock off from this. Whereas those gas lighting professionals do.

I can't explain the urge I have to pick off the scabs/dry skin.My nurse's do it, especially one. She loves a good pick t...
09/04/2026

I can't explain the urge I have to pick off the scabs/dry skin.
My nurse's do it, especially one. She loves a good pick to the point where I bleed 🤣 but I'm terrified if I start picking I'll make my right leg worse, so I'm being a good girl.
I forgot to moisturise before bed lastnight and the itching through the night drove me insane more than the pain!

Anyone else like a good pick session?

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