Anyone know where I can get a compression sleeve?

Sam726
Sam726 Member Posts: 233
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I am going to need one since Im having a lymphnode dissection...flying in Feb. I am in a major metro area. Do I need to order one from some where? Get one fit for me? Can I get at a walgreens, CVS?? Ive ready I can get a script from my doc?

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  • jolenew
    jolenew Member Posts: 38
    #2
    COMPRESSION SLEEVE
    You need a script from one of your drs. I had mine ordered from my pt lady and then you need to find a place that does the masectomy garments and things like that. They can either build one or order one for you. Good luck.
    Happy Holidays
  • tjhay
    tjhay Member Posts: 655
    #3
    jolenew said:

    COMPRESSION SLEEVE
    You need a script from one of your drs. I had mine ordered from my pt lady and then you need to find a place that does the masectomy garments and things like that. They can either build one or order one for you. Good luck.
    Happy Holidays

    Our Dear Pink Sister Re uses
    Our Dear Pink Sister Re uses them all the time, I am sure that she can help with all the information you need.
    tj
  • marywest
    marywest Member Posts: 132
    #4
    tjhay said:

    Our Dear Pink Sister Re uses
    Our Dear Pink Sister Re uses them all the time, I am sure that she can help with all the information you need.
    tj

    medical supply
    I got a prescription from my doctor. The pharmacy can order one, however I had to pay up front then bill my insurance. They recommended I go a medical supply store. I live in a very small town and I think most towns have one. They ordered me one and billed my insurance. So, start with them or the pharmacy.
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #5
    marywest said:

    medical supply
    I got a prescription from my doctor. The pharmacy can order one, however I had to pay up front then bill my insurance. They recommended I go a medical supply store. I live in a very small town and I think most towns have one. They ordered me one and billed my insurance. So, start with them or the pharmacy.

    I think your oncologist or
    I think your oncologist or another doctor has to give you a prescription for it. Any medical supply store usually carries them or they can order them. A pharmacy can too.

    Debby
  • Katz77
    Katz77 Member Posts: 598
    #6
    Compression
    Got mine from a medical supply store. hey measured me and Blue Cross paid. I found out they cost around 40-50 bucks if no inurance. I bought a second one for work. Work in surgery. Don't want to cross contaminate. lol
  • mmontero38
    mmontero38 Member Posts: 1,510
    #7
    Sam,. check with you
    Sam,. check with you oncologist. Not everyone needs a compression sleeve. I had 7 nodes removed and have flown numerous times after my mastectomy and have not had to use one. You will need a script for one and your doctor can tell you where to order it from. Hugs, Lili
  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    #8
    mmontero38 said:

    Sam,. check with you
    Sam,. check with you oncologist. Not everyone needs a compression sleeve. I had 7 nodes removed and have flown numerous times after my mastectomy and have not had to use one. You will need a script for one and your doctor can tell you where to order it from. Hugs, Lili

    Talk to your oncologist. He
    Talk to your oncologist. He can get you a prescription for one.

    Angie

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