Has anyone used a full leg farrow wrap? Any issues?

[Rainbow36]

[wendyjames]

hi, i tried thigh pieces in june and posted quesdtions on it as mine wouldnt stay up. i had 3 pieces - foot, calf and thigh. others replied to me that alot of people have problems with thigh section. maybe check older posts for exact responses as i'm having truble rembering all the answers. good luck if you are trying it!

[Rainbow36 in reply to wendyjames]

I am having real issues with the wrap around part of the thigh piece as the material is lighter and less compression is applied. The Velcro on it is tiny and it just ends up bunched under my knee. Looking to try the full leg Juxtafit next! Looks loads better

[Blacky]

Yes, I have a set of four parts - foot, calf, knee and thigh although I am not sure whether they are the 'farrow wrap' brand or not (they are black and have lots of Velcro straps to fasten them around your leg). They didn't work well for me, firstly they are really difficult to get on, secondly they are so bulky you can't get clothes to fit over them and thirdly they don't stay up. Maybe if you were just sitting around in them rather than moving about or maybe if you only needed the lower leg and foot part they might stay up but for me they did not work. Sorry to disappoint, but I know they are expensive and in my view a waste of money.

[blackburn in reply to Blacky]

yes i agree with everything you say blacky my legs are big enough without puting the wrap on no way cud i get trousers on my nurse thinks i dont try wish she could try for a day

[wendyjames]

Yes, I love it how all the therapists tell you it looks fine and its not that bad and by tomorrow u won't know you're wearing it -to wrong!!!! When you can't bend your legs or put your clothes and shoes on let alone move you are going to know about it. I think all therapists, drs and nurses should have to be wrapped or bandaged to lympboedema standard for 7 days and nights straight then let them tell us we aren't trying.!

[Rainbow36]

I have never had bandaging before and people don't realize how difficult can be just cos your leg is swollen! I struggle with everything and not being able to get clothes or shoes on really gets me down

[kaotik]

Hi ! I have used a knee length farrow wrap, but at night as opposed to during the day. ( I wear a full length compression stocking during the day.) I use the farrow wrap on alternate nights & have found it quite effective in reducing the swelling. Then every so often I have a break from the FW, because I have concerns about my system being under so much compression for so long. Perhaps night-time wear is something you could consider ? You take care !