Custom or Non-custom???

I hope you get answers on this issue. My Mom wears leg compression for LE and we are at the same point, wondering which is better. We spent a few days evaluating the situation, her ankle was better on over the counter, but the custom keeps the upper leg down. So I think the answer for her anyway is both and alternate. but finances are an issue.

I just got a new sleeve/ gauntlet and I am shocked at how much firmness the old one lost in only 8 months.

Well, this will get your question bumped up.

I also agree that the measurements should be accurate if you're paying for custom.

Fitters!!

I've only had custom sleeves and gloves (my Solaris night sleeve is also custom). OTS (Off The Shelf) do not fit me right so it's custom only. My hand especially is an issue as my 2 middle fingers are somewhat 'webbed' (all 'little' toes are webbed also and VERY short LOL) making standard gloves not an option. We are still, after 2 1/2+ yrs, making slight modifications to it with each new order. (Getting winter or work gloves has always been a 'trip' but they are a whole other world from compression gloves - for winter I usually wear mittens.) If there is a problem with custom not fitting, you can send them back for modifications - I've sent several back for modification. I've only dealt with Juzo for day garments so it may be different with other companies.



I've been told that if you only have one set to wear - it needs to be replaced every 3 months as over that time of continual use, compression is lost with wear and laundry. I get 3 new sets every 6 mths. I don't throw away the old ones when new ones come but reserve/religate them to use when there is a bigger chance of them being 'ruined' - have an extra set at the barn, in my tackle box (so the new/good ones don't get 'fishy' smelling), an old set in a drawer at work in case I have to go out and do something 'greasy', same with each vehicle as a 'just in case'. I deal with LE BUT I refuse to allow IT to dictate my life - I will live life to the utmost.



My care is through VA so I have no idea of cost - my LE guy orders them and when in, I pick them up.

I have had excellent care through VA for many years. My BC care was out sourced so had civilian Drs. Some of my care is still out sourced and some is at Rapid/Ft. Meade. Because I don't have S/C disability (and Hubby's income) for many things I do have a very small co-pay. Hubby has some S/C so some of his care is totally covered but not all without a small co-pay.

I have heard some horror stories about 'care' at some large VA facilities but we have a small one here and I have had great care for almost 20 yrs (Hubby retired so no longer had A/D Navy to use so started using my VA eligibility for myself.



It is amazing to me that there are so many veterans who do not know all that is available to them through VA. In some cases, even spouses are included. In my case, while Hubby is retired Navy, I was Army myself. It is also surprising that many do not realize how many different programs there are.