New type of LE Garment

Journey, because I attended the NLN, they just sent me a brochure and fabric samples. I do know that one of the researchers who attended the NLN tried the sleeve and loved it.

It's a great idea to go over the back and end in a short sleeve on the opposite side.

They are based in West Hartford CT, but the fabric/sleeves are from Italy.

The prices were in the 98$ range that they sent in the brochure.

Let us know if they modify the garment for you.

Kira

I've been wearing these sleeves since I discovered them 9 months ago. I LOVE them. The single arm (one long (therapeutic) sleeve and one short (anchor) sleeve) and the bilateral (two long sleeves) sleeves are entirely different. The single-arm is meant for LE. The bilateral sleeve is not technically a LE compression garment - it has less compression than the single-arm and a heavily textured knit.  I love wearing it but it's not enough support for me to wear all the time.  I like that there is no band at the upper arm to hold these up.  They stay up like a sweater or a shrug does.  The back band does not provide any compression or support at all -- you don't even feel it (I wouldn't have thought that from the picture).  I have swelling in my arm, axilla, and all around my axilla (upper chest, side, back of shoulder blade) and it doesn't cut into me at all. 

I don't think they will make any changes for a while - I've been begging them to make a tee-shirt or cami!!!  It would be awesome for truncal LE.  Awesome fabric.   And did I mention elegant . . .   

PS, KS -  all the sleeves are "ambidextrous"    You can cut the fabric (I have) - the edge will roll up but it won't unravel.  The bilateral sleeve has kind of a long cuff and is a bit loose above the cuff - this might be an issue for anyone with swelling in that area.  It's not an issue w the one-arm sleeve.

I'd be glad to say more here or via PM.

Sleeveninja 

I have three of these sleeves (I liked them so much that I ordered two more after I got one through my insurance).  They are very elegant, non medical looking and very comfortable.  As my arms are cone shaped (upper arms larger than my forearms, I tend to have problems with sleeves slipping down.  These (soledia slimming sleeves) don't.  Sleeveninja mentioned that they are heavily textured.  When I take the sleeve off,  i have a chevron pattern on my arms.  Per their literature and my le therapist that is a sign the sleeve is working to promote lymph flow. The design seems to encourage the lymph to move to the para-spinal nodes I know the pattern is more pronounced on the days when it feels like my le is flaring a bit.   

Sleeveninja also mentioned that the bilateral sleeve is not technically A LE compression garment.  That is correct, but it is an active garment - promoting lymph flow.  

I wear them when climbing and exercising.  I like them a lot more than the juzzo sleeves I used to wear. 

Hi Journey! It is interesting that you post this - I just ordered the bilateral sleeve a couple days ago. Still waiting for delivery... I think it said the 1rst? Anyway, I ordered the bilateral specifically because I actually do better with less compression and looking for something to wear while cycling that does not have a band at the top. I don't know if the 15mmhg compression will be enough while in the dependent cycling position, but if not, I will try other one to provide a little more compression. I have heard good things about these sleeves and am really excited to try them. Heavens... I will try anything...    

What's interesting to me,

http://www.store.lymphedemasleeveco.com/index.php?dispatch=categories.view&category_id=93

is that the 23/33 arn sleeve is compression class 2, while the 15/21 is a European compression class 1.

So, they seem to offer a unilateral sleeve in a compression class 2, and a bilateral in a compression class1--but don't consider compression class one therapeutic, yet it's the most commonly used compression class.

It would be nice if they offered both versions in both compression classes.

 They sent me fabric samples, and a brochure.

Nordy--MOTC uses a 15-20 mm Jobst sleeve with a higher compression glove and that combo works well for her. Less is quite often more.

Kira

http://www.stepup-speakout.org/proper_fitting_of_lymphedema_garments.htm#Millimeters_of_mercury_and_compression_class

"Millimeters of mercury" and "compression class"

Unfortunately, size is not the only consideration in fitting a lymphedema garment. The amount of compression your garment applies will vary according to your specific needs and the stage of your lymphedema. This compression level is measured in units called "millimeters of mercury." It's written in scientific shorthand like this: mm/Hg. (The "mm" stands for millimeters, and the "Hg" is the chemical symbol for mercury.) Compression garments are ordered by "compression class," or the range of compression you need, stated in millimeters of mercury.

Here's a run-down of compression classes recognized in the United States, along with their usual uses (which may vary with individual circumstances):

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Class 0: 15-20 mm/Hg - used for those at risk for lymphedema
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Class I: 20-30 mm/Hg - used for those at risk, or for early or mild lymphedema
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Class II: 30-40 mm/Hg - used for moderate or severe lymphedema
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Class III: 40-50 mm/Hg - used for severe or hard-to-control lymphedema

To add to the confusion, European compression classes differ slightly from their US counterparts, like so:

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Class I: 18-21 mm/Hg
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Class II: 23-32 mm/Hg
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Class III: 34-46 mm/Hg

I've been trying to figure out how to put the two sleeve version on.  Getting one sleeve up one arm is hard enough, then pulling on the other one.  With a back (unless it is very stretchy) I can't imagine getting the second arm in.  Does this make sense?  What am I missing?  I thought it would be perfect for me, but I do need bilateral compression and can't figure this out.

Dawn 

Dawn, the bilateral sleeves are not that hard to put on.  They come with instructions, but basically you put the arms on with the part that goes around your back in front of you, then when you are ready you flip the back part over your head.  A bit of adjustment and you are ready to go.

I wasn't able to pull up the link.  I'm always interested in finding garments with the lighter compression levels.  I seem to be the only person here who wears the lighter sleeve (I do wear the heavy glove since thats where my LE is) and oddly these are more difficult to find.

cookie - i'd kill for a tee in that fabric . . .  and happy birthday party!  -and good luck tomorrow.

motc - jobst makes a class 0 (15-20 mm Hg) sleeve.  there are also lots of "sports" compression sleeves around these days.

binney -  do you wear 2 single gottfried sleeves or a double arm bolero?  i was looking at their product list and I wonder if the single or double arm bolero provide any trunk compression.  the single arm might not, but the double arm might?  i'm thinking the double arm with a round neck (not the v neck pictured) and a short sleeve (or sleeveless) for an unaffected arm.  i may call them and ask about this. 

 

I have one of these - they are called Soleida's and it has a bolera type style to it.  I think it works ok, but then, this is my first set of compression sleeves.  I had bi-lateral mastectomy in Apr 10 and so I need both full sleeves. 

I have the dual arm sleeve and really like the way it makes my arms feel - the light compression is just right and my upper arm/axillary does not ache or feel cut into like the Juzo/Jobst sleeves can make me feel on my 'flare' days!  I also love the fact that I never feel like I need to pull up my sleeve halfway through the day. Wouldn't it be nice if the made gloves too

Has anyone tried the silver wave abdominal band for their trunc?? The website state that it can be used for breast and trunc... I have used the expand a band binder, Wearease and Balise, I have other tube like tops but they cut too deep around the top of the breast and axillary. 

So I went through the packet and the fabric samples, and there are now TWO different single sleeves, and they say the one on the web site  (CCL2) is new, but there are two single sleeves:

15/21 Arm care CCL 1   Dorsal Support Sleeve Item # 0432A8-----$98.85

This is European compression class 1--you'll find it in Juzo gloves--I don't completely understand--Binney help!--but it is supposedly equivalent to US CCL 1 which is 20-30mm

23/32 Arm Care CCL2 Dorsal Support Sleeve Item #0444B8----$106.06

And the double sleeves, in that wave fabric,

15/21 Silver Wave Slimming Sleeves-Bilateral Arm Sleeve--Item# 0433A5---$98.85

And they list two colors for the single sleeves--beige and mocha and multiple colors for the double sleeve.

So, I'd recommend calling them:

888-841-8834

Kira (having yet another unexpected snow day...)

They address the compression class european vs us on their site:

http://www.lymphedemasleeveco.com/lymphedema.html

Binney - less is more for me too! And I ordered the bilateral sleeve. I do not have it yet... I am thinking it is supposed to come today. I will let you know how well it works after I use it!