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Compression Sleeves - Where do you buy them?

Different Ballgame
Different Ballgame CSN Member Posts: 868
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I am doing research for my doctor's office to pass information to breast cancer patients. Where do you buy compression sleeves? How expensive are they?

Hugs,
Janelle
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  • Rague
    Rague CSN Member Posts: 3,653 Member
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    Send them to a Lymphedemologist!
    If someone NEEDS a day sleeve and glove and/or night sleeve due to lymphedema they need to see a Lymphedemoligist to get the right compression and FIT. One 'size' does not fit all! I'm on my 3rd different combo and still not right and have been working with a certified Lymphedemologist for most of the last year. Once you know what is right for you, you can order but FIRST must know what is needed AND right for you.
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  • carkris
    carkris CSN Member Posts: 4,553 Member
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    Rague said:

    Send them to a Lymphedemologist!
    If someone NEEDS a day sleeve and glove and/or night sleeve due to lymphedema they need to see a Lymphedemoligist to get the right compression and FIT. One 'size' does not fit all! I'm on my 3rd different combo and still not right and have been working with a certified Lymphedemologist for most of the last year. Once you know what is right for you, you can order but FIRST must know what is needed AND right for you.

    I went to the place that
    I went to the place that also does my bras and prosthesis. tthey measured me and ordered them. insurance covered them.
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  • RE
    RE CSN Member Posts: 4,591 Member
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    ON THE WEB
    I have been wearing my sleeve and glove for close to 9 years now, I used to get them from a specialist but now I have learned how to measure them so I purchase mine online where it is a bit less expensive. Here is the site I have used for the past 5 years.

    LYMPHEDEMA SLEEVES

    Hope this helps,

    RE
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  • ladyg
    ladyg CSN Member Posts: 1,577
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    I got mine
    from a place that specializes in supplies for cancer paitents. It was recommeded by the PT that I saw for my lymphedema. The one I got was $120 but my insurance paid most of it. My PT said that after the first one that I was fitted for I could just order them on-line. I have looked and they are between $50 & $100 depending on the style and color you want.

    Hugs,
    Georgia
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  • faith_trust_and_a_little_bit_of_chemotherapy
    faith_trust_and_a_little_bit_of_chemotherapy CSN Member Posts: 319 Member
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    ladyg said:

    I got mine
    from a place that specializes in supplies for cancer paitents. It was recommeded by the PT that I saw for my lymphedema. The one I got was $120 but my insurance paid most of it. My PT said that after the first one that I was fitted for I could just order them on-line. I have looked and they are between $50 & $100 depending on the style and color you want.

    Hugs,
    Georgia

    A seedy little shop with...
    funky brassieres and fake breasts. It's sort of like a Frederick's of Cancer. Please don't tell my mom I'm frequenting such disreputable places.

    Nah, my lady measured me and I got two sleeves and one glove. Googling "lymphedema supplies" will provide you with a plethora of options and prices. I'm still pondering a tie dyed sleeve for Arbor Day should I want to get my tree hugging self on.

    Happy shopping!
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  • jo jo
    jo jo CSN Member Posts: 1,175 Member
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    Bumping
    Bumping cuz of spammers
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  • VickiSam
    VickiSam CSN Member Posts: 9,079 Member
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    jo jo said:

    Bumping
    Bumping cuz of spammers

    Such an interesting subject ....
    Thanks to all of you brave ladies ... to sharing this very vaulable information.!!



    Vicki
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  • cavediver
    cavediver CSN Member Posts: 607
    #9
    sleeves with style
    on line..lympheDiva.com
    Class one or two available, multiple beautiful patterns........excellent quality and much more attractive
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