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Spookiesmom
Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
edited April 2019 in Lymphedema

Had bmx 7 years ago, woke up with LE on the ca side. Doesn’t really bother me. Just had a 3 node axilla resection on the other side, yesterday. all positive. My hand appears to be swelling. So not happy.

I have a gauntlet. Can I wear that without a sleeve? I don’t remember.

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited April 2019

    Oh, Spookiesmom, you must be so bummed! I'm so sorry! You'll be better off with elevation of your arm/hand than with a gauntlet, which could force the swelling into your fingers, where it's harder to deal with. Support your arm while sitting with pillows, or on the back of the couch. Same thing at night when you're in bed. Hoping this is just immediate post-surgery nonsense that soon settles itself!

    Gentle hugs,
    Binney

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  • Spookiesmom
    Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
    edited April 2019

    Thanks Binny I hope so too.

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  • Wised
    Wised Member Posts: 351
    edited April 2019

    Ditto what Binney said and maybe gentle lymphatic massage. I'm sorry you have this! Gentlest of gentle hugs.

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