Discount Lymphedema Sleeves

RE
RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I was just ordering my pressure sleeves for lymphedema and thought you all may want to check out this site. The pressure sleeves cost much less here and they have a tutorial to aide you in measuring your arm for the right sleeve. The site is http://www.discountsurgical.com/cats.asp?categoryid=159 You will have to copy and paste it. I have been getting my sleeves here for the past 5 years.

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  • j916
    j916 Member Posts: 141
    #2
    Gunna FLY!!!
    I don't have it, but am going to be flying in July, mastectomy was in January, so I need one?
  • cats_toy
    cats_toy Member Posts: 1,462 Member
    #3
    j916 said:

    Gunna FLY!!!
    I don't have it, but am going to be flying in July, mastectomy was in January, so I need one?

    flying?
    I never thought about needing a sleeve for flying, so much information we can find on this site! Just love it. I have not flown since surgery, but almost did, was going to a wedding in Tuscon and we decided to drive instead. Lucky me! Guess I better remember this when I do decide to fly again (remember???me???chemo brain??? haha) oh well...

    Photobucket

    =^..^=
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    #4
    j916 said:

    Gunna FLY!!!
    I don't have it, but am going to be flying in July, mastectomy was in January, so I need one?

    YES!!!
    You definitely need to wear a compression sleeve on an airplane, always! Since you don't have lymphedema, this is a preventative measure. The pressure changes within the plane's cabin pose a risk. Put your sleeve on a couple of hours before you board; then, leave it on for a couple of hours after you land. And, if you're traveling to a place where the altitude is very different than where you live, leave it on for the remainder of the day of your arrival while your body adjusts.

    Kind regards, Susan

    P.S.: Here's another site for compression sleeves & gauntlets - lymphedivas.com

    Sorry it's not a real "link" - you'll have to type it in...

    Not a "discount" source, as RE has so kindly provided - they specialize in fashion versions; i.e., colors, prints & patterns. Worth a visit, even if just "screen shopping" (the online version of "window shopping" - which is a form of Retail Therapy!). Nice story behind the company, begun by two young BC survivors, both with lymphedema.
  • jgridley
    jgridley Member Posts: 169
    #5
    Re, if you don't mind me asking, do you have lymphedema? Or are you just purchasing the sleeve for flying?. I am new to the site and noticed your posting and it caught my attention.

    Julie
  • ritazimm
    ritazimm Member Posts: 171
    #6
    Thanks RE
    Thank you very much RE. it is always nice to get things for less $$ without having to search the internet forever! God bless you!
    Rita
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    #7
    jgridley said:

    Re, if you don't mind me asking, do you have lymphedema? Or are you just purchasing the sleeve for flying?. I am new to the site and noticed your posting and it caught my attention.

    Julie

    Warm welcome, jgridley!
    Glad you found us, though sorry for the reason. If you'd like, you could start a thread/topic of discussion, and introduce yourself to all. You'd be welcomed by many, I can assure you.

    Please visit often.

    Best wishes to you.

    Kind regards, Susan
  • tatooedinpink
    tatooedinpink Member Posts: 95
    #8
    Thanks girls!
    Thanks RE and CG for the sites! I will definitely check out both. Do either of you know how I often I should expect to need a new sleeve? I wash it gently by hand and air dry. The gauntlet already looks as if it is starting to wear.

    Thanks for all the info!

    Debbie
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
    #9
    Discount, yeah!
    Thanks for the sites. Re, you don't say how you are recovering. Everything OK? Lynn
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    #10
    tatooedinpink said:

    Thanks girls!
    Thanks RE and CG for the sites! I will definitely check out both. Do either of you know how I often I should expect to need a new sleeve? I wash it gently by hand and air dry. The gauntlet already looks as if it is starting to wear.

    Thanks for all the info!

    Debbie

    Hi, Debbie!
    I wear mine only occasionally, since it's preventative. So, have been replacing it about every 2 years. However, it really depends on the individual's usage. If yours is already SHOWING wear - might need a new one. Although what's most important is whether or not the elastic fibers within it are still doing their job.

    Kind regards, Susan
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #11
    jgridley said:

    Re, if you don't mind me asking, do you have lymphedema? Or are you just purchasing the sleeve for flying?. I am new to the site and noticed your posting and it caught my attention.

    Julie

    lymphedema
    Hi Julie, No I do not mind you asking at all. I have had lymphedema since 1998, I started wearing the sleeves and hand glove in 99 and have worn one ever since. It helps to protect my arm and hand from insect bite, scratches, burns etc which can all become seriously infected due to the lymphedema. I also wear it because it lessesns the pain and swelling I have due to the lymphedema. Hope this helps, feel free to ask any questions you have that you think I may be able to help you with.

    RE
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #12
    tatooedinpink said:

    Thanks girls!
    Thanks RE and CG for the sites! I will definitely check out both. Do either of you know how I often I should expect to need a new sleeve? I wash it gently by hand and air dry. The gauntlet already looks as if it is starting to wear.

    Thanks for all the info!

    Debbie

    When to replace you sleeve
    Hi Debbie,

    I have to wear my sleeve pretty much daily for approx. 6-8 hours a day. My oncologist and my physical therapist have both suggested I replace it every 3 to 4 months. If it seems to be getting loose it should be replace right away. I agree the gauntlet just becomes worn out soooo quickly.

    Hope this has helped a bit.

    RE
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #13
    lynn1950 said:

    Discount, yeah!
    Thanks for the sites. Re, you don't say how you are recovering. Everything OK? Lynn

    :-)
    Hi Lynn, thank you for asking. I am doing well, still uncomfortable a tad but healing well. I go back to see the surgeon in two weeks. I am pleased with how it has turned out so far, he matched the other side quite well. I do have a rather huge scar, but heh I am not complaining I am happy to have some cleavage back and happy to still be here.

    Now, Lynn how are you doing? I hope you are doing well, I have had you in my thoughts.

    Hugs,

    RE
  • tatooedinpink
    tatooedinpink Member Posts: 95
    #14
    RE said:

    When to replace you sleeve
    Hi Debbie,

    I have to wear my sleeve pretty much daily for approx. 6-8 hours a day. My oncologist and my physical therapist have both suggested I replace it every 3 to 4 months. If it seems to be getting loose it should be replace right away. I agree the gauntlet just becomes worn out soooo quickly.

    Hope this has helped a bit.

    RE

    Thanks much! Have a great
    Thanks much! Have a great day!

    Debbie
  • tatooedinpink
    tatooedinpink Member Posts: 95
    #15
    Christmas Girl said:

    Hi, Debbie!
    I wear mine only occasionally, since it's preventative. So, have been replacing it about every 2 years. However, it really depends on the individual's usage. If yours is already SHOWING wear - might need a new one. Although what's most important is whether or not the elastic fibers within it are still doing their job.

    Kind regards, Susan

    Thank you Susan! Hope you
    Thank you Susan! Hope you have a great day!

    Debbie
  • mimivac
    mimivac Member Posts: 2,143 Member
    #16
    RE said:

    :-)
    Hi Lynn, thank you for asking. I am doing well, still uncomfortable a tad but healing well. I go back to see the surgeon in two weeks. I am pleased with how it has turned out so far, he matched the other side quite well. I do have a rather huge scar, but heh I am not complaining I am happy to have some cleavage back and happy to still be here.

    Now, Lynn how are you doing? I hope you are doing well, I have had you in my thoughts.

    Hugs,

    RE

    Good to hear this
    RE, I'm glad you're doing well. It's nice to see you posting and helping others, as you always do. So happy that you are satisfied with the results.

    Mimi
  • Jeanne D
    Jeanne D Member Posts: 1,867
    #17
    mimivac said:

    Good to hear this
    RE, I'm glad you're doing well. It's nice to see you posting and helping others, as you always do. So happy that you are satisfied with the results.

    Mimi

    I didn't know Re.
    RE, I didn't know you were having more surgery. I am happy that you are healing and feeling better. You are an amazing woman! And, thanks for this post to give others more info and to help them save some money. You are the best! Love, Jeanne

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  • mmontero38
    mmontero38 Member Posts: 1,510
    #18
    j916 said:

    Gunna FLY!!!
    I don't have it, but am going to be flying in July, mastectomy was in January, so I need one?

    Hi J; I don't have
    Hi J; I don't have lymphedema and I questioned my oncologist about the sleeve before I even started chemo and he said I would not need it since there were many advancements today in the way the lymph nodes are removed and the risk of getting lymphedema has been greatly reduced. I travel quite frequently both for business and pleasure and have not had a problem. Ask your oncologist and see what he says. Hugs, Lili
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    #19
    RE said:

    :-)
    Hi Lynn, thank you for asking. I am doing well, still uncomfortable a tad but healing well. I go back to see the surgeon in two weeks. I am pleased with how it has turned out so far, he matched the other side quite well. I do have a rather huge scar, but heh I am not complaining I am happy to have some cleavage back and happy to still be here.

    Now, Lynn how are you doing? I hope you are doing well, I have had you in my thoughts.

    Hugs,

    RE

    Dearest RE...
    So glad to learn that your recovery is continuing without complications, that you're healing well (which means you're taking good care of yourself, as you should!), and - importantly - that you're satisfied with the results. Though sorry for the bit of discomfort you're still experiencing.

    Hugs (gentle ones!) to you, too, RE.

    Kind regards, Susan
  • Kristin N
    Kristin N Member Posts: 1,968 Member
    #20
    Christmas Girl said:

    Dearest RE...
    So glad to learn that your recovery is continuing without complications, that you're healing well (which means you're taking good care of yourself, as you should!), and - importantly - that you're satisfied with the results. Though sorry for the bit of discomfort you're still experiencing.

    Hugs (gentle ones!) to you, too, RE.

    Kind regards, Susan

    Thanks!
    Thank you for this information RE. I hope that you are feeling better and heal soon! :)

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  • jgridley
    jgridley Member Posts: 169
    #21
    mmontero38 said:

    Hi J; I don't have
    Hi J; I don't have lymphedema and I questioned my oncologist about the sleeve before I even started chemo and he said I would not need it since there were many advancements today in the way the lymph nodes are removed and the risk of getting lymphedema has been greatly reduced. I travel quite frequently both for business and pleasure and have not had a problem. Ask your oncologist and see what he says. Hugs, Lili

    I asked but his bedside
    I asked but his bedside mannor is not the best....I have swelling in my arm and he says
    and I quote "It might me an infection we will just keep an eye on it". But now my hand is swelling as well. But since I may be flying to visit my sister, I will definatly look into
    purchase one.

    thanks :-)
    Julie

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