Anti embolism stockings

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Hello ladies,i am 3 weeks post op abdominal hysterectomy and removal of ovaries and fallopian tubes.My question is,how long do i have to wear the anti embolism stockings for post op?i forgot to ask the nurse who discharged me.....xrolleyes

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    HI i didnt come home with mine either ask doc but think they need to come off tcx
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    Hello,ok thanks for all your messages.I have stopped wearing stockings...i managed 3 weeks day/night..but seeing as though i am up and about..i am not wearing them now.

     

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      I had my op last April and was told to keep them in for 6 weeks. I couldn't wait to get them off!

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