Hiya - when I was first screened I was told I was a good candidate, there were a couple of clear channels working, and my swelling was only 6%. I was told that 85% of people see some kind of benefit and 15% see no benefit, but the option of it getting worse was not mentioned as it had not happened. I'd be interested to know if you were told that they now have a patient who has got worse?. It is now 4 months since my surgery and my arm is still much larger, with more pitting and is a different shape from pre-surgery (worse). At last official measurement it was 18% I also self-funded, and it upsets me that it is worse, but with all my treatment for cancer and lymphoedema, I can only 'rest' when I have tried everything in my power to improve things - if that makes sense. So in that respect I am glad I tried and who knows there may be some benefit that I am not aware of (eg I have never had cellulitis, and maybe it will help keep that at bay - who knows). Good luck deciding, it's hard I know
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