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  Debby Van Dyk I wish I could remember the name of the bandages my therapist uses - they are self adhering and stay on for a minimum of three days - up to a week....kind of like a flexible cast.  Fairly new process in Australia and my therapist has said to me that she...  moreI wish I could remember the name of the bandages my therapist uses - they are self adhering and stay on for a minimum of three days - up to a week....kind of like a flexible cast.  Fairly new process in Australia and my therapist has said to me that she thought it would never work until she started trying it on her patients - she has also found that it heals ulcers well in the elderly.  I agree with her - my legs are so good when the bandages are removed, but the cost is prohibitive - and I get it cheap - $70.00 for the physio & $40.00 for bandages.  I also live in a high humidity area which does not make the bandages pleasant - especially if I get them wet!  less

  • December 3, 2015

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    Staff Certified Lymphedema Therapist This sounds like an Una Boot which is used in wound care centers to provide compression to heal wounds. Not sure what else this could be. Coban is self adhering.

    • December 9, 2015
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  Staff Certified Lymphedema Therapist: Debby, I am not sure what type of "bandages" you are using, but the short stretch bandages used during active treatment are absolutely reusable and washable.  They also are only worn for a day or two before removing them and reapplying.  Are you...  moreDebby, I am not sure what type of "bandages" you are using, but the short stretch bandages used during active treatment are absolutely reusable and washable.  They also are only worn for a day or two before removing them and reapplying.  Are you working with a therapist at this time?  

  • December 3, 2015

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  Debby Van Dyk I was wondering if anyone has tried the farrow foot wrap and if so your thoughts or opinions would be very welcome.  Are there any other products similar (maybe a little cheaper)?

  • November 24, 2015

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    Staff Certified Lymphedema Therapist http://www.lymphedemaproducts.com/products/cd_foot.html
    Here is a link to some other foot wraps, but they are all similar to the Farrow and all work well. Are you looking for nighttime use? Bandaging is always the cheapest option.

    • December 1, 2015
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    Debby Van Dyk Thanks for the link. I don't use anything at night as I find with eight hours sleep, my legs look normal for all of sixty seconds in the morning. Bandaging actually...  

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  Debby Van Dyk has just joined the community. Say hello!

  • November 23, 2015

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    Lymphedema Community Staff Welcome!

    • November 23, 2015
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