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Bloona
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2 months ago

Should I wear compression sleeves on long flight?

Hi Everyone, I had my first mastectomy in 2019, and again after recurrence on the other side 2023. The surgeon removed only 3 lymph nodes on each side. I had quite bad cording each time but no lymph...
compression garments
flying
travel and transport
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Abbydog
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2 months ago

I have been to a specialist Physio and Laser clinic, since soon after my SMX with axillary clearance. I don't have  Lymphodema yet. The clinic is observing me for any onset of it. And they have done Laser to areas that had seroma and cording. They advised also that I should wear a compression sleeve on long flights and so I do . I was fitted for it, but it is not custom made.