Getting Sleeve But Have Questions

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CAW Member Posts: 45
edited June 2014 in Lymphedema

Hi Ladies ~

I went yesterday to get measured for a sleeve.  My LE is Mild but I'm very active and my LE Therapist suggested I wear a sleeve when exercising, over using the arm, riding horses, etc. since these activities tend to make my arm achy/painful. 

Binney & Kira....you had also recommended that I wear a sleeve but you also mentioned to add a gauntlet to keep fluid from possibly being pushed down to the hand.  The place that I went to that sells the LE sleeve has one with the gauntlet built in (so it is a one piece).  How do you feel about that type instead of buying a separate sleeve and gauntlet?  They didn't have my size so they have ordered one for me.  If anyone thinks the "one piece gauntlet/sleeve combo" is a bad choice, please let me know.  It's on back order, so I would still have time to get the order changed.   

Thank you and thoughts from anyone would be greatly appreciated!

CAW

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited February 2011

    CAW, good or not-so-good, depending on what you want/need. Maybe you want the flexibility of removing the gauntlet to eat or wash the dishes.Smile Or maybe you want the convenience of one piece -- and the assurance that you won't forget where you put the gauntlet when you take it off to eat or wash the dishes.Undecided Either's fine. Some women here like the one-piece because there's no overlap at the wrist. I'm bilateral, so separate sleeves/gloves are essential so I can remove the glove for such mundane activities as...uh, going to the bathroom, say.Embarassed Since you only have one arm involved the one-piece is just fine.

    Keep us posted!
    Binney

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  • kcshreve
    kcshreve Member Posts: 1,148
    edited February 2011

    I like having 2 pieces, personally, since I do not wash  my sleeve as much as I wash my gauntlet, so I've ordered 2 gauntlets when I've ordered sleeves.  Seems like I'm always doing things with my hands/gauntlets which I'm glad for a replacement.

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  • lago
    lago Member Posts: 17,186
    edited February 2011

    I would think the all in one would be difficult to put on but if it works for you then why worry.

    As far as cleaning, I wear my glove & sleeve when I clean all the time. I wear latex gloves over my glove. I'm not sure how this would work with a gauntlet though.

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  • mrsnjband
    mrsnjband Member Posts: 1,409
    edited February 2011

    The guantlet didn't work for me.  I need a glove but I Haven't gotten you get because they are more expensive.  From what I ready they can be difficult to fit.  I love wearing my sleeves.  My arms feel more normal when I wear it. NJ

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  • kira66715
    kira66715 Member Posts: 4,681
    edited February 2011

    CAW, the one piece eliminates the "band" that can occur with two pieces, but IMO it's a royal pain, and especially in a barn, you'll want to take your glove and gauntlet off, without shucking your jacket and sleeve.

    Just my opinion.

    And I do find hand pieces take a beating. Gauntlets are relatively inexpensive to replace.

    Kira

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