posted by Dane7
25 February 2013
Flying and Avoiding Lymphodema
Last reply:
26 February 2013 11:25
Hi all
Will be flying at the end of the month and am concerned about Lymphodema following the axillary clearance. The surgical team say don't wear a compression sleeve just drink water and get up and move around and do arm exercises. Other hospitals say wear the sleeve. Needless to say I don't want to get Lymphodema. Anyone had any experience out there recently with flying. What kind of exercise would help on the flight etc.
Thanks
D
Comments
commented by ceedee
26 February 2013
26 February 2013 11:25
Hi, I had my mastectomy and sentinal node biopsy on the 2nd March 2011 and flew to Cheltenham festival on the 16th of March and I had no problems.I wore the support stockings but nothing on my arm hope that helps .
Claire
The physio on Beaumont where I got my sleeve advised to wear for all flights, even short ones. That said I think it is definitely recommended for anything over four hours. If you have not tried your BC nurse, try there and ask for s referral to physio Dept who should give most up to date recommendation and measure you for sleeve.
Happy hols!
Lindylu