Lymphadema risks - Hot tubs and more....

I know that many of you are dealing with recurrances and very serious issues, so I hope I don't detract with my lymphadema questions.

Jojo and I were having a discussion offline. I have a brochure that tells me the 100 things I can't do anymore in order to decrease the odds of getting lymphadema. The biggest one that is comical is not lifting over 10 lbs when I have 2 little ones at home. Anyway, I went to a lymphetic therapist who told me to use common sense and not put unnecessary restrictions on my life, and if I do get it, she will help me get rid of it (I do have mild swelling now, but barely noticable to anyone but me, and I'm 5 months out from surgery).

What things do you do and not do? In particular, do you go into hot tubs? We are on vacation this week - I was in a hot tub (not terribly hot, mind you) for about 15 minutes to my neck. I also waterskied - only about 3 minutes then dropped and used mostly my left arm for holding on. Anyone else pushing the limits - and if so, what are the outcomes? Not knowing my future - I'm just not willing to give everything I enjoy up at this point!

TIA!