Clothing design challenges with LE

Good idea to wear a black glove if you can't wear the gaunlet. Atleast until there's a matching glove. 

Another thought on differently designed sleeves.... I saw a garment that was one piece but it was for both arms. The sleeve parts were connected by a thinner (3" wide band that went across the back). What was nice about it was that if you wore it under a tshirt, it would just look like a long sleeve shirt under the tshirt.  It came in 15-20compression and I guess was meant to tone flabby arms.  BUT.. You could make one arm a 20-30 compression and leave the other one 15-20.   Just a thought.    I like the idea of both arms looking the same because I really don't like to draw attention to it.  The questions just get to me sometimes.

Why the reluctance on the Grade I level compression for sleeves?  

Thanks BeckySharp! Let me know if they'd like me to talk with them as well

BTW, I do like your gauntlet. I am a glove girl, but on the rare occasion I wear a gauntlet, I do prefer yours.

Absolutely!
I ordered a lymphediva today, but they said I would have to order a  ' regular beige glove".

I think these sleeves should have  matching gloves----if not in the designs then at least in cooridinating colors.

A scarf in the same color would be great too.

When I broke my arm , I often wore a fashionable scarf over the ugly sling.

Purple - I have precautionary sleeves and my LE therapist told me to order the 20-30.. I don't think you need to worry..

Hugz4u and purple32,

I don't like the "I'm sure we can get you into a small" line either. If that was someone on my staff, I will absolutely speak to them about it. We prefer to use more objective numbers with our Fitters Aid tool where we can plot approximate compression at each measurement point to see if the compression looks good for any individual across all of our garments.

Oh boy Purple - I didn't see the last half of you message - I would have told that lady where to go and would of found someone else...If you really know me,  I wouldn't "actually" tell them where to go, but I would tell them I didn't approve and question alot at what they said... I tried one fitter in town, that acted like she was God and I knew nothing..I don't like being talked down to.... I now get measurements from my LE therapist and order what I need together..

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Hi everyone! The sleeves are all ready to go and will be on our store on Monday. If you'd like to order earlier, please call us tomorrow at 866-411-3482 or PM me with any questions.

Marple's point is spot on. The sleeve is an amazing option for when we go to get our vaccinations, get blood drawn for tests, or for the weigh-in/BP moment with each MD visit. And of course, for those who want to make a really BIG statement about what it means to have LE! But it's not safe to wear a compression sleeve while sleeping, so of course that means it's not wise during general anesthesia.

So...Josh? I know you've said here that the company has to be mighty careful about making sure that all the garments are medical grade. I think that's what you've said to explain why you're not able to sell non-compression sleeve covers. 

But would it be possible to offer a paper sleeve of this astounding sleeve design, in full glorious yellow color?  In other words, a disposable alert to end all arm alerts, that we could buy in packs of 5 or so, for when we want to shout out the message, but it's not medically sound to be in compression..like going into surgery.  It wouldn't have to be a sleeve; it could be a flat item that we trim and tape to fit.

Just a suggestion, and whatever your answer, you and LympheDivas totally rock in my book. Anyone who's ever read 'about us' on your website knows why you take lymphedema and BC to heart personally, and wow does it show in your responsiveness to requests for help. 

Carol

I wore old sleeves for my last two surgeries...my husband wrote in big black sharpie marker "NO IV, NO BP" all over them.  My surgeons/anesthetist had no issues with the sleeves.  My surgeries where for less then 4 hours each time.   I can see sleeping with the sleeves being an issue as we move around so much in our sleep and that can cause pinching or shifting but when in surgery we are pretty still (unless the doc's move us around).  I was more concerned that the surgeon would take issue since the sleeves were not sanitized...

Lymphedivas, you guys are wonderful! Thank you for listening and for creating an amazing sleeve! I will PM you about size/class question.