I've Missed You - Let's Reconnect! Join Me LIVE Today for World Lymphedema Day & Saturday for Lifepro's Crash Course!

Life has been full of surprises since my last note, is it really March already?? 2 months since my last email and although February is a short month, time has just escaped me.

If I’m being honest, maybe I’ve been avoiding an update, I’m a little disappointed in our care system and maybe a little mad at the world in general lately, 2026 has brought me many more tears than joy. World lymphedema day, I guess it’s fitting to share what has been weighing on my heart with you. Many of you will relate to my recent experiences more than those closest to me, you live with this condition and can share my frustration. Please indulge me and my ramble here.

I ended 2025 and started 2026 supporting a friend losing her 5 year silent battle against an aggressive, non-treatable breast cancer, that had spread. She developed debilitating lymphedema in her right arm and our care system’s focus isn’t self care, you get referred to a lymphatic specialist/clinic. Earliest appointment was early 2027 - a slap in the face, dare I say a death sentence? Dismissed and fell through the cracks like so many.

I gave her a small vibration plate, a red light panel and my brown’s gas machine and some compression bandages. Got her going on some self massage with visible results within our first visit. Discipline is one of her gifts, she had done a weight loss testimonial years before for me as a past studio client.

“T” was ultra private, living the last 2 years at home with her dad when her health declined and had to stop working. A single mom raising 3 teen boys, she chose privacy and fought her battle alone, her way for 5 years. Then came the fall…

Up for a pee late at night, half asleep - that arm like a 30lb bag of water - weighing her forward head first into a coffee table landing her in the hospital. It was bad, a huge wake up call. I had no idea how much things had progressed, no one did.

Hospital staff are not trained nor expected to do more than basic care. I tried to get a therapist there, to help continue the care but they can’t/won’t enter a hospital without certain certificates/training. I am known to our small local hospital, I’ve grown up here, chaired a non profit board there, had my shakey shop here for years. Why not me?

So that was it, I walked in first night, light manual lymphatic massage, soft vibration (a pillow and small plate under feet), red light, compression sleeves you name it. Anything I could throw at this to ease her discomfort and just get to sleep each night. No one staff said a word, just let me do my thing. That night I stayed late, she was up all night peeing, several times. Good exercise in a way vs the recliner she was more comfortable sleeping in.

Friends arranged 24 coverage, each night I returned, swelling back, more massage, helping her drink, eat and share some laughs and stories with whatever friends and family happened to be visiting. They payed attention, saw the swelling reduce, her spirits and energy lift and they began doing some of the care during the day. So did the hospital support staff. If crazy Debby could bring this gal so much relief each night with a little movement and light massage why not.

Then came the therapist, a week in at a time when “T” was eating less as swallowing was harder. Her meds were changed from IV to pill, and I was scolded in a room full of friends for doing the massage, the exercises, the care. I returned with a firm “stop”, and cautioned her against more convo in front of “the patient” and escorted her outside the room. Told her to respect T’s care decisions and when/if she is unable to, I as her medical director will dictate that care.

Christmas Eve, New Years, I found myself visiting other patients, massaging their feet, fresh drinks. Found the janitors closet and would sweep, help some with bathroom breaks/cleanup, clear trays of food/dishes just to give the sparse staff a break and some comfort to those there over the holidays, some with no visitors at all.

Fast forward to January 3rd, attending the funeral 3 blocks from the hospital of another dear family friend taken at 75 by a heart attack on boxing day. One of the healthiest, kindest true cowboys I’d ever known. After the service as I am chatting with and hugging my dear friend - his wife, when I am overcome by “that feeling”, I had to get back to hospital. She had a good night, lots of company there, kept trying to reassure myself, “just get there” I remember thinking.

She had passed - her way, privately, alone for a few mins while her best friend stepped out of the room for a water refill and another attended a funeral. 2026 started with a few big tests, just when I thought I could catch a bit of a breath, I was so wrong.

Mid January in my local area, plans for 1 lithium plant and 3 gas powered data centers (data center/gas plant combo - biggest in Canada) within 10 mins of my home are announced within a week of each other. Focus had to change gears, now researching, attending info sessions and meetings about data centers and gas plants. Emailing officials, registering for proceedings, learning what I can fast.

I don’t support the corporate vision for our small agriculture area and feel as a resident that I have little influence on decisions that are being made. So I get involved, too involved sometimes but I’m proudly surrounded by like minds ensuring due process for residents and work for the best outcome for everyone. The future of my children and their life here depends on it.

End of my ramble, thanks if you’re still following along.

This all aside, I NEED to do a live with you, I feel out of touch, admit my body is aching more than it should - time to step back up to the plate. I’ve always felt supporting you, serving my “vibe” purpose keeps me on track, accountable and us progressing together.

I have 2 lives in the next 2 days. Here’s details and links to access;

I look forward to seeing those able to join me live during the sessions, be sure to register in the events for notifications or to easily access the recordings afterwards.

Have a great weekend ahead and keep moving!

Debby Pelletier

Vibration Plate Expert/Clinical Educator

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