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The surgeon knows nothing about lymphedema and will tell you you do not need a sleeve. A specialist in lymphedema is the one that will tell you what you need. Anyone with nodes resection and/or radiation needs a sleeve on the effected arm. Prevention is the best way to go and no one knows who will or will not get lymphedema. If you can not get a custom sleeve you should be able to get a off the shelf such as Jobst and if the specialist feels it maybe a problem she may recomment wearing 2 one over the other. That is what mine told me it is cheaper to wear 2 then to have a custom one made which takes several weeks. I hope this helps and by all means enjoy the trip. Hugs, Sandy
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