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lympheDonna's avatar
11 years ago

Beautiful Compression Sleeves and Gauntlets

It was 2010 and I went to have my regular mammogram.  A few days later I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer.  Two weeks after that I had lost a breast and three weeks later commenced a six month program of chemotherapy followed by two months of radio therapy.  It was a whirlwind and dizzying.  

Somewhere along the way I was diagnosed with lymphedema.  I was devastated.  The therapies for Breast cancer come to an end but this was going to be forever.  The management of the condition involved massage, lymph drainage massage and delightfully, the wearing of an ugly, thick, uncomfortable sleeve forever.  Ugh.

So I started looking for an alternative.  And I found it.  LympheDIVAs in the US was manufacturing beautiful patterned, happy and bright sleeves.  They are treated with aloe vera and they use moisture wicking technology and were medically correct.  I was SOOOO delighted.  I ordered some immediately and once they arrived, wore them proudly.  Suddenly I felt I was in control of this condition, not it in control of me.  

Then I started thinking, shouldn't all Australian women have this choice?  And so began my new life.  I am now the proud and exclusive importer of these gorgeous sleeves.  Hundreds of women are now wearing them here and like me, know just how uplifting a beautiful compression can be.  

If you want to look at the huge range, go to www.lymphedonna.com.au.  You'll be astounded.  

2 Replies

  • Great idea. I don't have lymphedema myself but my mum does and I know she is quite self conscious about the unattractive beige sleeve she has to wear. I will let her know about your site. Good luck.
  • Wow they look amazing. I was lucky as my lymphedema was contained in the hand. It is now fine after lots of garment wearing and massage. I only needed a custom made sleeve to the elbow. I don't suppose they are available?  I do wear a long sleeve when I fly. However need fingers. I have saved your website for future reference. There is a lymphedema group on this site. Maybe post in that group m

    good for you and I wish you luck in your venture :)

    paula x