Bilateral axillary clearance - advice sought

I so struggled with the this is your life, wearing a garment 24/7. The reality is as Jane said if your Lymphedema is mild there will be times you don't epwear it. I did get to a point where I didn't wear it at work (which was my biggest huddle as I'm a nurse). However after a small op last year it flared up again. I now wear it again at work (a special one that I can get the hand off quickly, and to be honest whilst at work the hand is often in my pocket.) when not at work I am luck and can get by with a custom short (to the elbow) one as my problem was lower wrist and hand. I am pretty good at massaging daily and find that really helps. If I go out somewhere special I don't wear my garment. I never sleep in my garment. Once all treatment finishes and things settle. Hopefully the lymphedema will too and you can have short breaks from the garment.... As for positive, pfft. Have a whinge when you need. 
Hugs. 
Paula xxx