6 days post op - lymphatic massage

Had my follow up today with doc.  He was so proud of his work.  Just grinning from ear to ear.  The staff couldn't believe how great I am doing.  I even got the okay to drive to my gym and walk for 20 minutes easy pace on the treadmill.  That is such a relief as the gym is such a huge part of my life and it will help me feel normal just to show back up.  

My only issues are swelling - of course.  He said its pretty normal on the extensive amount they did...I'm cut from inner elbow to armpit to hip and then the girls yanked up....to have swelling as much as I do.  They did a lymphatic massage in the office and OMG I felt so much better afterwards!!!  They showed me and my husband what to do and we have to do it 2 times a day.  He swears it makes a big difference on how it all heals and how quickly the swelling subsides.

Anybody want to weigh in on lymphatic massage?  Did you have to do it?  Is it snake oil or really a good thing in your opinion?  Also, did anyone go to a massage person to have a lymphatic  massage?  I will need to do that a few times when my husband is out of town.