I've completed surgery, started radiation therapy, and was outfitted for my compression sleeve today. Are there survivors out there who can share their wisdom?
According to the lymphedema specialist, prevention is much less bothersome than managing the chronic condition. This means wearing the sleeve during all exercise where there's repetitive arm motion.
All advice welcomed. Just not getting the vibe from my assorted health provider team that they know what to do with someone who loves to be active. Then again, I may be in denial and once I get 2-3 weeks into radiation therapy, I'll be happy to crawl to the end of each day :)
According to the lymphedema specialist, prevention is much less bothersome than managing the chronic condition. This means wearing the sleeve during all exercise where there's repetitive arm motion.
- So what's been your experience?
- Any sleeve brands better than others for sports?
- Any of you swim with the sleeve? I was swimming around 2,000 yards.
All advice welcomed. Just not getting the vibe from my assorted health provider team that they know what to do with someone who loves to be active. Then again, I may be in denial and once I get 2-3 weeks into radiation therapy, I'll be happy to crawl to the end of each day :)