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cavediver
cavediver Member Posts: 607
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
My pump came yesterday! What a nice early Christmas present. It is such a relief and help for my condition. I don't want any of you who are concerned about getting lymphedema or might have a mild case which is controlled by massage, wraps, or sleeves to get concerned. Not everyone needs a pump...but if you do, it is a wonderful device. Now I am getting hopeful that finally the swelling will be able to get managed. I have one more week of physical therapy. So this has been a banner week for me, from the PETscan results and Dance with NED to receiving the Pump. I will still need to wear a sleeve and glove every day, but I am okay with that and have the patterned sleeves from LympheDIVA.
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  • sweetvickid
    sweetvickid Member Posts: 459 Member
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    Do you find the lymphediva
    Do you find the lymphediva works as well as other sleeves?
  • cavediver
    cavediver Member Posts: 607
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    sweetvickid said:

    Do you find the lymphediva
    Do you find the lymphediva works as well as other sleeves?

    DIVA sleeves are fantastic
    The Lymphediva sleeves come in Class I and Class II and are so much nicer and less bulky to wear than my Jobst or other sleeves. They work just as well....do not have seams that leave marks, and just easier to slide on and more comfortable to wear. I absolutely love mine and would recommend them to anyone that does not need a custom size. They do not have gloves....just gauntlets......but not everyone needs a glove.
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
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    sweetvickid said:

    Do you find the lymphediva
    Do you find the lymphediva works as well as other sleeves?

    I am glad that you got your
    I am glad that you got your pump cavediver! I am lucky, and, never got lymphedema. Hoping the pump works out great for you.

    Hugs, Megan
  • missrenee
    missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
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    Megan M said:

    I am glad that you got your
    I am glad that you got your pump cavediver! I am lucky, and, never got lymphedema. Hoping the pump works out great for you.

    Hugs, Megan

    Great week for you, Cavediver!
    I have some lymphedema in my trunk/breast areas. I received a Flexi-Touch at my home for this--is this the same as your pump? Mine has a vest-like garment and garment that goes around my trunk/upper left thigh. It's attached to hoses that are attached to a unit which pumps air through the chambers on the garment giving me a massage that moves the lymphatic fluid to where it's supposed to be. It works well and should eliminate visits to the lymph. therapist. What is your pump like?

    Good luck and hoping this is the relief you will need.

    Hugs, Renee
  • jo jo
    jo jo Member Posts: 1,175
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    Wow Cavediver it seems to be
    Wow Cavediver it seems to be your week...Im so happy for you!!!
    Do the custome fit sleeves from lympheDiva cost more? Cuz the one i have doesnt fit right, its to loose around my forearm and wrist.
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
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    Cavediver
    it's great to hear that things have improved for your lymphedema issues. Glad the pump arrived and hope it continues to help. How nice you were able to get a decorated sleeve. Wishing you continued improvement and a very happy holiday.
    {{hugs}} Char
  • cavediver
    cavediver Member Posts: 607
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    missrenee said:

    Great week for you, Cavediver!
    I have some lymphedema in my trunk/breast areas. I received a Flexi-Touch at my home for this--is this the same as your pump? Mine has a vest-like garment and garment that goes around my trunk/upper left thigh. It's attached to hoses that are attached to a unit which pumps air through the chambers on the garment giving me a massage that moves the lymphatic fluid to where it's supposed to be. It works well and should eliminate visits to the lymph. therapist. What is your pump like?

    Good luck and hoping this is the relief you will need.

    Hugs, Renee

    Lympha Press 201Max
    our units sound similar in action....sequential pumping. Mine has the arm and then a half vest type thing....so the pumping starts at hand and works the fluid up toward the torso and to healthy lymph nodes. It has 12 chambers in this one I am told. I love it....it actually feels good and also helps reduce the swelling. Happy Holidays to you and Happy Pumping!
  • cavediver
    cavediver Member Posts: 607
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    jo jo said:

    Wow Cavediver it seems to be
    Wow Cavediver it seems to be your week...Im so happy for you!!!
    Do the custome fit sleeves from lympheDiva cost more? Cuz the one i have doesnt fit right, its to loose around my forearm and wrist.

    LympheDiva sleeves
    I do not believe that LumpheDiva makes custom sleeves. I had small, but they are too tight now......so I have one Medium I got a week ago in the tatoo pattern which fits perfectly.
    Do you have LympheDiva sleeves?
  • mollyz
    mollyz Member Posts: 756 Member
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    cahjah75 said:

    Cavediver
    it's great to hear that things have improved for your lymphedema issues. Glad the pump arrived and hope it continues to help. How nice you were able to get a decorated sleeve. Wishing you continued improvement and a very happy holiday.
    {{hugs}} Char

    I saw a therapist yesterday
    I saw a therapist yesterday i have a little swelling in my arm so I'll be starting therapy in January the Dr. thought i could benefit if I'd go ahead and start so it wouldn't get out of control. by the way i have a friend that will soon join the board she was diagnosed with Ibc about a month ago she's already started chemo i told her all about the board her computer is down now but as soon as it's gets back up she'll be joining with lots of questions. hugs everybody MERRY CHRISTMAS. MollyZ
  • jo jo
    jo jo Member Posts: 1,175
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    cavediver said:

    LympheDiva sleeves
    I do not believe that LumpheDiva makes custom sleeves. I had small, but they are too tight now......so I have one Medium I got a week ago in the tatoo pattern which fits perfectly.
    Do you have LympheDiva sleeves?

    No i dont have the
    No i dont have the LympheDiva sleeve, the one i have is from my therapist. I dont know how the sizes run but my PT gave me a size O and she said id have to have one custom fit for me since that one is too big. Besides i like some of the designs of the LympheDivas.
  • ladyg
    ladyg Member Posts: 1,577
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    Glad to hear you
    got your pump and your arm is doing much better. I only have a mild case of lymphedema so I just use the sleeve occasionally if I am going to do something a little more strenuous. I am going to look at the LympheDIVA ones though. The one I have looks like an ace bandage - not very attractive.

    Hugs,
    Georgia
  • cavediver
    cavediver Member Posts: 607
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    jo jo said:

    No i dont have the
    No i dont have the LympheDiva sleeve, the one i have is from my therapist. I dont know how the sizes run but my PT gave me a size O and she said id have to have one custom fit for me since that one is too big. Besides i like some of the designs of the LympheDivas.

    JoJo, check out the sizing
    JoJo, check out the sizing chart on the LympheDIVA website. I paid high dollars for a custom sleeve (Jobst) and I hate it ... the DIVA sleeve fits much better and feels so much more comfortable. My lymphedema therapist were very impressed with the DIVA product. Good luck! Somehow, I just see you in a fashion sleeve
  • cavediver
    cavediver Member Posts: 607
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    ladyg said:

    Glad to hear you
    got your pump and your arm is doing much better. I only have a mild case of lymphedema so I just use the sleeve occasionally if I am going to do something a little more strenuous. I am going to look at the LympheDIVA ones though. The one I have looks like an ace bandage - not very attractive.

    Hugs,
    Georgia

    If we have to wear a sleeve,
    If we have to wear a sleeve, I think we should be able to have it attractive and comfortable...in addition to doing its job! Good luck with the DIVA look!
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
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    cavediver said:

    Lympha Press 201Max
    our units sound similar in action....sequential pumping. Mine has the arm and then a half vest type thing....so the pumping starts at hand and works the fluid up toward the torso and to healthy lymph nodes. It has 12 chambers in this one I am told. I love it....it actually feels good and also helps reduce the swelling. Happy Holidays to you and Happy Pumping!

    LOL @ happy holidays and
    LOL @ happy holidays and happy pumping! Love your sense of humor!
  • jo jo
    jo jo Member Posts: 1,175
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    cavediver said:

    JoJo, check out the sizing
    JoJo, check out the sizing chart on the LympheDIVA website. I paid high dollars for a custom sleeve (Jobst) and I hate it ... the DIVA sleeve fits much better and feels so much more comfortable. My lymphedema therapist were very impressed with the DIVA product. Good luck! Somehow, I just see you in a fashion sleeve

    LOL...cavediver...im
    LOL...cavediver...im embarrassed to say, yes that would be me in a fashion sleeve...LOL!!!

    P.S. but im not a snob but i could be classied as a brat...just had to put that out there...hehe!
  • Rague
    Rague Member Posts: 3,653 Member
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    cavediver said:

    Lympha Press 201Max
    our units sound similar in action....sequential pumping. Mine has the arm and then a half vest type thing....so the pumping starts at hand and works the fluid up toward the torso and to healthy lymph nodes. It has 12 chambers in this one I am told. I love it....it actually feels good and also helps reduce the swelling. Happy Holidays to you and Happy Pumping!

    I have a Flexi-Touch on
    I have a Flexi-Touch on order - was hoping to have it before the New Year but kind of don't think that'll happen. Being out in the boonie's like we are there is no company representative (at least according to my 'guy') in the area so a company rep. has to fly in. My 'Guy' is going to be trained to be their Rep in the area.

    While I do fight lymphdema in my hand and arm, it's somewhat controled with day and night sleeves and gloves but the swelling in/around shoulder, body and across chest are the reason for MLD machine for me.
  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
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    cavediver said:

    If we have to wear a sleeve,
    If we have to wear a sleeve, I think we should be able to have it attractive and comfortable...in addition to doing its job! Good luck with the DIVA look!

    Medi and Juzo
    I will loo up Diva too.
    I think if your machine starts from hand you probably should do your trunk first manually.
    Wishing you luck with pump
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
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    jo jo said:

    Wow Cavediver it seems to be
    Wow Cavediver it seems to be your week...Im so happy for you!!!
    Do the custome fit sleeves from lympheDiva cost more? Cuz the one i have doesnt fit right, its to loose around my forearm and wrist.

    This is great cavediver! I
    This is great cavediver! I am so very happy for you!


    Hugs, Lex
  • cavediver
    cavediver Member Posts: 607
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    New Flower said:

    Medi and Juzo
    I will loo up Diva too.
    I think if your machine starts from hand you probably should do your trunk first manually.
    Wishing you luck with pump

    process is to massage (wake
    process is to massage (wake up) lymph nodes manually in neck etc......... my machine came with a vest and arm........so it moves fluid from the hand up the arm and across trunk....
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
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    This is great news! I am so
    This is great news! I am so happy for you. Have a very Merry Christmas!

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