My primary care doctor referred me to a Lymphedema Clinic in my area. Fortunately Medicare and my supplemental insurance covered the treatment. The original diagnosis involved measuring my legs and ankles in various locations. Then heavy compression bandaging was used to get my legs back to their normal size. Each time the bandages were removed they remeasured. I used a compression pump at the office for 15 minutes along with lymphatic drainage massage. Once I had done therapy for a few months with good success, documentation was submitted to my insurance company to approve a Lymph Press Compression pump for home use. I use it every night after dinner for an hour. I also wear thigh high compression stockings. Right now a year later, the swelling is under control.