BCO UNDERAMOUR advertisement on our threads.

http://www.onehanesplace.com/outlet/shapewear-13666--1/shaper-camis---slips/bali-comfortshape-seamless-sculpt-tank-top-firm-control
Just an FYI - I found it for $8 at Ross.

Dang take the dots at the end off. I tried to edit and it won't let me

Thanks, Gma.

RE: DRS for LE

Carol posted this earlier on this thread and it is so important:

"To your question, there is no formal LE specialty in medicine.  Two doctors I am aware of specialize in lymphology, as they call it:  Dr. Joseph Feldman in Chicago and Dr. Kathleen Francis in NYC.  Also, Dr. Nancy Hutchison in Minneapolis is a doctor of physical medicine who sees a lot of LE patients in her practice; she is also a certified LE therapist.  There may be other MDs specializing in LE that I am not aware of, but as you noticed in our threads, MDs' and surgeons' knowledge of LE is generally limited.  We consider it a victory if they know enough about LE to realize when it's important to send a patient to a certified LE therapist for a formal evaluation.  Most CLTs are also PTs or OTs, so they have good training in the body's mechanics, although the quality of their LE training is not assured.

Here's where to look for information on finding a qualified LE therapist: www.stepup-speakout.org/Findin...

On the stepup-speakout site, you'll also find wonderful resources you can read, download and print to show your own MD/surgeons, about what we need our healthcare providers to know about LE. This information was written by a doctor who has LE, so she's speaking their language."

I would like to add anotherr DR that has come to my attention for anyonhe who is near Western MA.  He is a BS named DR STEVEN SCHONHLOZ.  Google him with Noble Hospital. BEWARE:  Binney posted "with Dr. Steven Schonholz. He's the Medical Director for Impedimed, which has been involved in some shady advertising practices that are NOT helpful to people with lymphedema."

I called my local Cancer House of Hope on another issue yesterday and I spoke to the DIR there about LE.  She was stunned by the risks and some of the info I gave her .  She promised to call this DR in after the New Year to speak about it.  My MO had also told me of him so this is the 2nd time he has come up in relation to LE.  I have not seen him personally, so the usual disclaimer about doing your own research.  

Bummer!  We need something with sleeves!   Is anyone listening!

WOW!

Thank you soooooo much, Binney!
That sure is scary.  I might have gone to that man. My MO suggested it and the DIR of the Cancer House of Hope said he was ' the best ".  He has been appointed as the DIR of a comprehensive breast program at Noble Hospital.  This is incredibly upsetting!

I am also going to add an edit to my own post.

Thank you again!

Just ordered one of the Balis at NY lingerie....the one originally posted by gma.

Here is a 5% discount code cut and copied :
i just got an amazing deal at NYLingerie.com, use coupon code NYLSHARE and receive a 5% discount http://bit.ly/KOz64H

Also, if you share that on FB or twitter ( forgot my twitter username and closed FB  :>(  you will get 10% the next time.

Pls post here if you do get codes. I didnt even get the 5%.

Happy Shopping!

I ordered the Memoi short sleeve cami (which is really a shirt not a cami).  Not sure about sizing I ordered in Med and Large.  Could not get the med on but the large fit. (reference I am 145lbs at 5'7"  - small C and typically wear med in tops).  I will not be able to keep the large because the arms are too tight - and not in a good way.  However I have to say that this is the best design I have seen yet.  Love the lower neckline, no logos, and overall compression.  It is too long on me but I always have the problem.   In the large I could easily fold about 4 inches back up from the bottom to get it the shorter length I prefer.

Just for haha's I've ordered the Tommie Copper shirt.  I'm not expecting much but since I do have arthritis in one shoulder I figured what the heck - I'll try it and probably use to sleep in.

Someone asked about the UnderArmour tactical shirts - I have one from about 4 years ago but it has zero compression.  Nice to workout in but that's it. I just checked the web site and there is a v neck Compression Tactical shirt for men only.  I may order it after Christmas to try.

I had forgotten that I bought a Ahh Seamless T-shirt by Rhonda Shear (HSN.com) this summer.  It's stuck in my closet someplace and I need to dig it back out.  The design is kind of what many of us are looking for.   I think the compression was decent but gentle and the sleeves are a good longer short sleeve style.   But I had issues with it being too thick material (HOT) and the seamwork at the shoulders was not done well as it puckers. As I was driving into work it hit me that she might be a good one to reach out too.  I jumped on the HSN website today during lunch and sure enough she has a blog there and looks like she actually reads posts and replys from time to time.  Soooo I posted a little thing about BC and lymphedema and our needs for a good tshirt design.  I'll keep you posted and let you know how you can help.

I actually saw Dr Nancy Hutchison 1 month after my BLM. I went there because I had a ton of pain & Swelling on my Side.  She told me it was temporary LE & would last 6-9 months

I wish I had known better then...As I still have the same swelling & Pain...4+ years later : (

"RE: DRS for LE

Carol posted this earlier on this thread and it is so important:

"To your question, there is no formal LE specialty in medicine. Two doctors I am aware of specialize in lymphology, as they call it: Dr. Joseph Feldman in Chicago and Dr. Kathleen Francis in NYC. Also, Dr. Nancy Hutchison in Minneapolis is a doctor of physical medicine who sees a lot of LE patients in her practice; she is also a certified LE therapist. There may be other MDs specializing in LE that I am not aware of, but as you noticed in our threads, MDs' and surgeons' knowledge of LE is generally limited. We consider it a victory if they know enough about LE to realize when it's important to send a patient to a certified LE therapist for a formal evaluation. Most CLTs are also PTs or OTs, so they have good training in the body's mechanics, although the quality of their LE training is not assured.

Here's where to look for information on finding a qualified LE therapist: www.stepup-speakout.org/Findin...

On the stepup-speakout site, you'll also find wonderful resources you can read, download and print to show your own MD/surgeons, about what we need our healthcare providers to know about LE. This information was written by a doctor who has LE, so she's speaking their language."

Please see a new Topic - Shirt designs for Lymphedema.

Thank you!

I have mild truncal lymphedema, as well as costochondritis in my lower ribs. I have an underarmor "compression" long sleeve shirt that I wear and find very comfortable, but it's not medical-grade compression. My insurance covered a $297 Bellisse bra, but because of the costochondritis I can't wear ANYTHING that has elastic, even if it's lower down on the ribs. My favorite garment now is the WearEase camisole, but even that has a seam below the breasts that can be bothersome. And at $79 each, I can't afford another.

I tried a Spank tank top, but all the compression is in the belly, not the boobs. Also, it rides up like you wouldn't believe!

I would love it if UA came out with an LE line...tanks and sleeves both. With thick enough fabric that you can wear a thin shirt over it and not look like you have your "headlights on". That would be a much better way of showing support for BC patients than anything in pink.

My PT told me I would have to wear the sleeve and glove for  3 months./  Yeah, right.  I guess something magical happens after that !

MODS

Many many thanks !!!!!!!

I met Dr. Hutchison in September, at the NLN conference. I do have the impression that she certainly is still seeing patients.  Deja, I hope you are able to improve your LE, be it with Dr. H or through other resources. 

Btw, ladies, I saw some nice looking compression tops at KMart Sunday.

Reminded me of this thread .  They had scoop necks and somewhere on the sign it said " meant to be seen ".  They looked like a nice black T.  I was with my lil grand daughter and had no time to browse...no more details ., but may be worth checking on.