Lymphedema Compression Suit

[Grammy80]

Is this common in the UK? This is the suit the Lymphedema Therapy Department ordered for me. I wear this for an hour each day, every day, unless I have a hands-on therapy session. It is attached to a compressor and massages me from rib cage to toe, up and down twice. It has made an incredible difference as far as being able to sit with my legs downward...PLUS...keeps the swelling down. I do wear a heavier compression hose than before too.

My health insurance here in the states is good. Sad to say but someone whose coverage is not as good would not get this.

I thought some might find this interesting....MICHELIN MARILYN....check out the moon face....Prednisone face job, wrinkles to follow.💖

[SheffieldJane]

You look great, much younger than your numerical age. I have never come across this decompression and massage machine. I hope it carries on working.

[Grammy80 in reply to SheffieldJane]

Yep, I'll be 81 on Friday....the youthful face is compliments of Prednisone🤣😂😄. 💖

[SheffieldJane in reply to Grammy80]

Happy Birthday for Friday !🎂🍰🎁💝💖😘

[calicojoy41]

I HAVE THE SAME FOR MY RIGHT FOOT UP TO MID THEIGH. FOR A HOUR EACH DAY. IT HELPS AND I AM NOT WEARING THE STOCKING ANYMORE AT THIS TIME.

[Grammy80 in reply to calicojoy41]

That is great... I was amazed at how effective it was. Happy for you! Who knows, I may eventually shed my stockings???? 💖

[123-go in reply to Grammy80]

Steady on! 😂😂

[123mossie]

No never heard of this, are you getting relief from it.... I imagine it must be quite soothing. Wouldn’t mind one myself!

[Grammy80 in reply to 123mossie]

Tremendous relief, 123mossie!! My legs were swollen and weeping. Recently I've had to increase my prednisone. One thing for sure, I go to the bathroom before....and right after. It really is effective and I usually fall asleep. 😴😴

[piglette]

I know Macmillan Cancer Support offer them to their patients.

[whitefishbay]

Happy Birthday for Friday. Eat cake.

[Jackoh]

You look happy and it’s obviously working for you. Never seen this before. Happy birthday for Friday! 💐

[Hidden]

Beats paying £50 for a full body massage which is the only thing I can access like this for joint relief. Is there room for two.? 🤣

[123-go in reply to Hidden]

You’ll have to join the queue!😁

[Grammy80 in reply to Hidden]

.....maybe if I lose some weight~!😂🤣

[Hidden in reply to Grammy80]

Me too, covid redundancy means I’m at home eating!

[Pixix]

You’re looking great! Happy Birthday for Friday! S x

[Poshdog]

Looks amazing and sounds wonderful - as do you. I want one!

[Hidden in reply to Poshdog]

You’d think our local hospitals would offer a hiring service of such a fabulous device!

[Hidden]

Such a happy relaxed face. When I saw it I found myself smiling back at you. Glad you’re getting relief. Happy birthday. My best. 🤗

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Tehe - I think I prefer the young gentleman who did manual lymph drainage for me! It was almost as good as a massage into the bargain ...

[123-go in reply to PMRpro]

Name and number, please.🤗

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to 123-go]

Northern Italy?????

[123-go in reply to PMRpro]

Drat!

[Hidden in reply to PMRpro]

It’s only a 15 hour drive for me....

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Hidden]

Just round the corner

[Hidden in reply to PMRpro]

Prior to covid we drove from Cambridgeshire to lake Como each year for our summer holidays (the past ten years). We love the mountain pass drives and everything about it. If my leg allows lots of hill walking we’ll go again next year. Hubby’s been learning Italian. I only need him to say ‘ my wife would like two starters served at the same time as my main course please ‘ and we are sorted 🍝

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Hidden]

Kate Gilbert of the Book has a place on Como

[Constance13 in reply to PMRpro]

Naughty, naughty!

[Grammy80 in reply to PMRpro]

.....don't ever let white hair fool you~! You've got an excellent point, Pro~!🥰😃

[Lignite7]

Would you happen to know the name of the product? Thank you!

[Grammy80 in reply to Lignite7]

When I looked I was amazed at the different companies...mine is tactilemedical.com/our-lymp... . Please message me if the link doesn't work for you. I'm amazed at the difference!!! 💖

[2013mayo]

Wow that’s some suit, phew, looks vey hot. Hope it does the trick.Xx

[Grammy80 in reply to 2013mayo]

It is warm and sometimes I keep a fan running....but most of the time I fall asleep and wake about 30 minutes after it has stopped. I'll be all wrapped up for winter snow!☃❄

[Hidden in reply to Grammy80]

My real question is..... how quickly can you get out if you need a wee?

[2013mayo in reply to Grammy80]

Happy birthday! 💐😍🌻🍾Xx

[Grammy80]

😂😁You definitely want to go before...and with practice and assistance (you need help), you can be out of it in three minutes. You DEFINITELY need to use the loo afterward......that means it is working. I'm getting more British by the minute. 💖