Follow-up treatment booklet foor - VACOped

PHASE 1ObjectiveThe lymphatic backflow is still disrupted aftersurgery. This means: the body cannot yetregulate the tissue fluids "normally", so thatswellings may occur, especially after loads.Reduction inswellingYou should often put your feet up duringbreaks. This helps to reduce the pressure thatexists in the tissue concerned. This can simplybe done with cushions, but also by usingbraces, and best in combination with slightmovement.With the help of the lymph vessels, tissue fluidfrom the soft tissue is transported away andinto the blood vessels. If the lymph system isdisrupted in its function, body fluids maycollect in the tissue and swelling may occur(edema).Lymph drainage is an appropriate means ofrestoring the balance that has been disrupted.Lymph drainage also stimulates the immunesystem.An appropriately trained therapist can stimulatelymph drainage. Alternatively, there areappliance systems that use compressionsleeves to stimulate lymph drainage.MeasurePutting feet upLymph drainage