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10-20-2006, 06:34 AM
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compression sleeve
Hi
question. I will be moving shortly and therefore will be lifting heavy stuff, painting and cleaning etc.... My right arm is at present fairly normal (slightly more swollen, younger! than the left) and I wonder to protect it should I wear a compression sleeve and if so, can I get one off the shelf or is it a special order only?
thanks
sarah
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10-20-2006, 06:46 AM
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I would definitely wear a compression sleeve and you should be measured first and then they will tell you which size is appropriate. Wear mine when flying as well as with heavy lifting.
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Dx:3/06 had a lumpectomy April 19, 2006
Her2+ er/pr- Stage I Grade 3 tumor size 1.4 cm, node negative
AC 4 dense doses
34 radiation treatments including booster doses
receiving herceptin every 3 weeks since late August 2006 for 12 months
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10-20-2006, 07:20 AM
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I second that! You should also be careful not to wear watches, rings, or any garment with cuffs while moving and lifting, as these can impede lymph flow and worsen your existing condition. BE CAREFUL about the lifting, and try not to balance heavy things against your arms or wrists as you carry them. Ideally, you shouldn't lify anything heavier than a gallon of milk, but we all know that in reality we can't always go by the book, so just be careful not to overdo things if you can!
<3 Lolly
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10-20-2006, 07:59 AM
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thanks for the replies and advice. yes, impossible when moving not to carry heavy stuff!
so I must be measured for a sleeve? How long about does it take to get one?
thanks
sarah
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10-20-2006, 08:12 AM
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I was measured and received it the same day right away. I checked with my insurance first to make sure to go somewhere they would cover the cost and it was a medical supply place not far from my home. Good luck with your move and if you have any other questions feel free to email me.
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~Rina~
Dx:3/06 had a lumpectomy April 19, 2006
Her2+ er/pr- Stage I Grade 3 tumor size 1.4 cm, node negative
AC 4 dense doses
34 radiation treatments including booster doses
receiving herceptin every 3 weeks since late August 2006 for 12 months
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10-20-2006, 04:57 PM
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My insurance covered my sleeve. I went to a Medical Supply place and they measured me and determined that I could fit in a standard size. No problem at all. All the best. Kool
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DX 3/05
Stage IIB 1.3cm w/ lymph node involvement
ER+++PR+, HER2+++ G3
Surgery - Left mastectomy 4/05, Lymph node removal 5/05, breast expander removal 6/05, partial thyroidectomy 7/05, Right mastectomy 1/06
Post Menopausal due to hyserectomy 2/03 (took hormone replacement)
Treatment - A/C, Taxol and Herceptin, Herceptin only (finish 10/06), Arimidex daily.
Age 50
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10-20-2006, 09:32 PM
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Sarah,
You should be measured for a sleeve and also your oncologist should let them know how much compression she wants on the arm. I got measured and had my sleeve within a week. I'm supposed to wear it everyday but I must admit that I forget sometimes. I notice the difference on those forgetfull days too! Good luck with the move and trouble or no trouble with the arm you shouldn't be lifting anything heavy.
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Stage IIIC Diagnosed Oct 25, 2005 (age 58)
ER/PR-, HER2+++, grade 3, Ploidy/DNA index: Aneuploid/1.61, S-phase: 24.2%
Neoadjunct chemo: 4 A/C; 4 Taxatore
Bilateral mastectomy June 8, 2006
14 of 26 nodes positive
Herceptin June 22, 2006 - April 20, 2007
Radiation (X35) July 24-September 11, 2006
BRCA1/BRCA2 negative
Stage IV lung mets July 13, 2007 - TCH
Single brain met - August 6, 2007 -CyberKnife
Oct 2007 - clear brain MRI and lung mets shrinking.
March 2008 lung met progression, brain still clear - begin Tykerb/Xeloda/Ixempra
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10-21-2006, 03:43 AM
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great I see an oncologist soon and I'll ask her. must start making up that list of questions!
sarah
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