u/BirdAdministrative13

I recently got my diagnosis of lipedema and lymphedema. Today I got my first manual lymphatic drainage and my PT wrapped my legs up to my knees. At first I really liked it and the compression felt nice, but it was gotten incredibly difficult to deal with as the day as gone on. It doesn't hurt, but it's incredibly uncomfortable and I feel super agitated. I have no idea how I'm supposed to leave these on for 24+ hours. I will continue the bandages and MLD twice a week for the next 6 weeks and I really hope it gets easier and less agitating. Any words of advice, wisdom, or encouragement would be much appreciated right now.

I was just diagnosed with lymphedema and had my first manual lymphatic drainage. Afterwards, my PT wrapped both my legs up to my knees with bandages. It doesn't hurt but it is absolutely driving me insane. How can people possibly leave these on for 24+ hours? I am so agitated by it and it's only been about 10 hours. I have to go twice a week for six weeks, so I'm nervous that I am going to uncomfortable and agitated for foreseeable future.

Does this get easier to deal with? Do you get used to it? Can someone reassure me that it will all be worth it in the end :( Also, does anyone have any tips for bathing without getting the bandages wet?

EDIT: this should say "bandages" not wrapping. Im so new to all of this that im not even getting the terms right!