Good garment fitters in NYC & central/northern NJ?

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KS1
KS1 Member Posts: 632
edited June 2014 in Lymphedema

After 9 months and many (10?) attempts, my hospital-based LE therapist finally fitted me with gloves, and I no longer have to bandage 24/7. (I have 3 different gloves that I wear for different activities.)  I just learned that the hospital will not longer allow their LE therapists to fit garments.

 Does anyone have recommendations for good garment fitters in the NYC & centeral/northern NJ area? I've got other hand issues (neuropathy & vascular insufficiency), and so prefer someone who is also a LE therapist, but that is not a deal breaker.  I am also willing to switch LE therapists if necessary.  

If you have any suggestions on who to go to (or avoid), please PM me or post, because I REALLY don't want to go back to 24/7 bandaging.  KS1

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  • hugz4u
    hugz4u Member Posts: 2,781
    edited February 2013

    Don't know anyone but I want to pass the chocolate around for the gloves that finally fit!

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  • KS1
    KS1 Member Posts: 632
    edited February 2013

    Thanks for the chocolate, Hugz4u

    Maybe the LE goddesses have decided to smile on me.  I found a LE clinic that 1) is in network, 2) isn't ridiculously overbooked, 3) the LE therapists measure for garments, and 4) is much closer than the one I have been going to.  The therapist I spoke to said all of the right things (CDT, MLD, myofascial release, etc) and is experienced, so I made an appointment at the clinic (alas, not with her).  Hopefully the person I see is similar. 

    Having finally to the point with my old LE that she was able to order garments that were pretty successful, I don't like having to start from scratch with someone new, but who knows, maybe this person will be even better.  KS1

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  • KS1
    KS1 Member Posts: 632
    edited February 2013

    Me again ... Has anyone heard anything about either the Wyatt Rehabilitation - Physical Therapy & Lymphedema (formerly called the Norton Clinic, in West Long Branch NJ) or St. Peter's Hospital lymphedema clinic (in New Brunswick NJ)?  

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  • cookiegal
    cookiegal Member Posts: 3,296
    edited February 2013

    I like Falk for fitting. 1st & 64th. They seem so disorganized sometimes, but they have a good selection and fit well.

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