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As a fellow lymphedema patient I think seeing the PT will help you. I have to wrap from my toes to my crotch, 23 hours of everyday. During that 24th hour I and my wife both work on a special form of massage to get the fluids where they need to go. I used to wrap in 5 layers of fleece, foam, and ace bandages with a big stockinette underneath it all. It was a pain but the alternative was worse. Blisters, ulcers and infections. I now use a toe glove and a full length legging that I can don myself every morning. At night I wear a one piece quilted compression garment that I can also handle by myself. It's a little pricey but effective and comfortable. We still need to massage everyday. If you should need to wrap I have found the best source out there price wise. Compression Guru is a great source and they have very knowledgeable staff. If you ever need more info on wrapping or lymphedema in general send me a direct message. Make sure that the PT you see has a lot of experience with lymphedema. Good luck