Lymphoedema and long distance air travel

Hi @Romla I just got back from OS. I do have mild lymphodema in the left arm and armpit. I spoke to my physio before I left and went with all the necessary advise. Mostly the exercises while on the plane. We spent 22 hours both ways in the air.  An aisle seat is perfect if you can get one.  I did the exersises and walked the isles as often as I could. Biggest thing I found was not getting too warm I tend to swell heaps in the heat. I had the advantage of helping out with my grand kids so passing an 18 month old around certainly is good exercise. I also played the computer games on the inflight entertainment. As it’s in the back of the headrest in front I had to raise my arm to use if, not hanging my arm down too long is important. I do get some warning I get a tingling in my hand when it’s started to swell too much and also a funny feeling in my armpit  if I don’t do my exercises I pay for it later. 
I don’t have the sleeve or glove. And so far the exercises are working. Besides the fact that I would have to have one made. I’m not in the right size category and there wasn’t enough time to get them before I left. 
Go for your trip. You will regret saying no for something that might not happen.