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RethaT
RethaT

5 weeks po PKR and still using the compression hose.  I hate them and was wondering if anyone knows when I'm past the blood clot issue post surgery.  I've had no issues and just want to stop using these hose!

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  • nicky14342
    nicky14342 RethaT

    Posted

    Hi,RethaT. I'm also 5weeks post TKR (my 2nd) and only wore the stockings in hospital. However,after my first in 2013,I was told to wear them for 6 weeks! I don't know which is right but I'm glad I didn't have to wear them this time round. Regards
    • RethaT
      RethaT nicky14342

      Posted

      Thanks Nicky.  I had first knee done Sept and second one done in Dec.  With first one I wore them the whole 6 weeks, per docs instructions but I think he is really conservative.  Was wondering what everyone else does.
    • liz00723
      liz00723 RethaT

      Posted

      I had a TKR in Octber and was told to wear them for 6 weeks.  The last week I stopped wearing them overnight.

      liz

  • cheryl90571
    cheryl90571 RethaT

    Posted

    Hi Retha!

    I had my first TKR last June. Wore ace bandages until the two week mark when my staples came out.

    My second TKR was this past October. Was given compression hose on left leg prior to surgery then compression hose on Surgical leg which I wore 24/7 until the two week mark when my staples came out.

    The two weeks of continuous compression on my right leg (stockings that were thigh high) seemed to do a SUPERB job of keeping swelling down.

    I never needed to put them on again after my staples came out.

  • susan89127
    susan89127 RethaT

    Posted

    Hi Retha, I also had a PKR and I hated those stockings, but I contacted the hospital ward after I left, to check how long I had to wear them and they said it varies from surgeon to surgeon and mine said the full 6 weeks. To be honest I didn't want to take the risk of getting a blood clot so I did what I was told. Just think only one week to go and then , what a relief. Susan x.
  • deborah90838
    deborah90838 RethaT

    Posted

    Hi Retha. I'm 4 months past my left TKR and 2 weeks past my right. Both times my PA was fine with taking them off for blood clots but recomended them if I had swelling. I also took 10 days of blood thinning shots right from post op to prevent blood clots.
  • telcpa
    telcpa RethaT

    Posted

    I wore the compression hose for the one day I was in the hospital (left knee TKR), then for two weeks at home I slept with an automatic compression device that constantly squeezed and released the lower legs.  After staples were removed I was able to discontinue that also.
  • Oldfatguy1
    Oldfatguy1 RethaT

    Posted

    My instructions were always, 6 weeks. I was always allowed to take them off a t night. When you hear the difference in protocols from Dr to Dr you have to wonder which is correct. However; at the risk of a bloodclot, one of the two worst possible side effects, its a small price to pay for protection. Protection from something that can be fatal.
    • RethaT
      RethaT Oldfatguy1

      Posted

      You're right. I can stick it out one more week! Thanks!
  • jemma33320
    jemma33320 RethaT

    Posted

    I only wore mine during the day when I was up for three weeks. I'm sure you have been given blood thinners to take to prevent any clots.
  • carolbogdan
    carolbogdan RethaT

    Posted

    Hi Retha T.  I had TKR, November, had to wear the anti -clotting socks for 6 weeks , only one more to go lol 👍
  • carolbogdan
    carolbogdan RethaT

    Posted

    Hi Retha T.  I had TKR, November, had to wear the anti -clotting socks for 6 weeks , only one more to go lol 👍
  • john_04330
    john_04330 RethaT

    Posted

    I was never given them Retha. I am now 9 weeks post TKR so touch wood.
  • terri59470
    terri59470 RethaT

    Posted

    Hi, I'm 10 months post op on right and 11 weeks post op on left and my surgeon told me I didn't need them at all.

    Lucky me, I know 😀

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