No changes...., should I keep doing all of this stuff?

Yes, my CLT does measurements before and after MLD.  She was doing the same thing for awhile, and then decided to try some different pathways (across my back instead of front).  I just don't see any difference.  But, when she measures, there is some small differences in measurement.....very small....in fact, so small that I wonder if it isn't just the difference between 2 measurements.  2-3 mm? (sometimes .5cm). 

I have not been wrapped.  My LE is so mild and I have been having skin reactions to anything that is put on my skin (including compression garments), which is of course NOT good for LE.  So, she is not planning to try that anytime soon.  These skin reactions are really complicating things!!

The last couple of times, we have tried light exercise.  The first time I did it, I will admit, there was a decrease....up to a cm in some places.  I was willing to admit that could be a difference.  We did it again today without a noticeable difference, but the plan is that I am going to move forward with some consistency....very light exercise.  Soooo.....we'll see!

And, to answer your question....my surgery was Oct. 24.  My initial 'flare' was on mid Dec.  Thankfully, I was already having PT, and since my PT is also a CLT, she did measurements on my arm before she addressed the issues I was there for.  So, she had baseline measurements, which I am so thankful for!  After that initial increase in swelling, it has pretty much remained the same, which very, very little fluctuation, no matter what I do. 

to be honest, I  don't k ow how my CLT is classifying it.  We chat a LOT and she has said many times that it is so, so, so mild.  She cannot/will not make any promises, but at the last appointment she said that she feels like this is going to reasolve (clear disclaimer that she doesnt k ow that for sure).   People swear they can't see a bit of swelling.  If I point it out, you can see a bit more "droop" of my underarm fat, and .my forearm has a fuller spot.  I mostly notice the worst of it as a "cottage cheese" looking forearm...again...I seem to be the only one who thinks it is obvious besides my CLT.  No pitting edema.  I suppose this would be grade zero?    I keep massaging.  I think I have found 1 (maybe 2) compression garments that are not bothering my arm.  So I am wearing a sleeve/gauntlet.  I am honestly seeing some mild fluctuatuons in some of my measurements over the last couple of days but cannot figure out why!  Sometimes higher after MLD, sometimes lower after wearing compression.  Sometimes neither and sometimes a little of both!  Still looking for a pattern!  Never consistently good or bad after waking up, even though I sleep with my arm elevated.   It's always a surprise!

I should say that my CLT is not asking me to do measurements....she is surprised I am doing it actually.  BUT...I really want to figure this out, and seeing somebody once or twice a week isnt going to do it for me.  So, I have 7 spots on my arms that I have marked and measure 1-4 times a day, depending on the day.  I have learned one big thing. ......... I dont know as much as I thought!  When I feel like I am visibly swollen, I am often NOT.  It is giving me good information!Not sure yet how to use that information, or what good it is, yet.  But, hoping it will all come together someday!!!