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Jessicaoxo
Jessicaoxo

Hey guys I read alot of posts and I have seen that alot of you have compression socks is this essential? I have never been given any or even been told about them I am 2 week post op I have had several problems with my treatment at hospital and I was wondering if they should have gave them me and didn't ? Thanks

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  • michelb
    michelb Jessicaoxo

    Posted

    I've had hip replacement on each side and didn't ever have them (and I don't think I ever needed them) but my father had knee surgery and needed them.  I believe it's for people that don't have as good circulation.

    In Canada, you have to buy them and they aren't cheap (they might have been about $80CND)

    Hope this helps,

    Mike

  • Leslie4077
    Leslie4077 Jessicaoxo

    Posted

    I'm 2 weeks post LTHR and I only wore the thigh-high compression stockings in the hospital.  They took them off when I was ready to go home. A friend of mine had to wear them for 6 weeks -- but she has an underlying circulation problem.

  • maggie93798
    maggie93798 Jessicaoxo

    Posted

    There is usually some form of treatment to prevent DVT's. So most people have one of compression socks, anticoagulant injections or anticoagulant tablets. Some have a combination.

  • kris1964
    kris1964 Jessicaoxo

    Posted

    Hi Jessica,

    I am in UK. Lots of people have TED stockings. It is one of the things I was dreading. It so depends on where you are and your Surgeons recommendations. 

    To my relief I wore a compression stocking on my unopperated leg up to the knee only when I was in hospital. 

    I had anti coagulant injections for three days in hospital and I was sent home with a months supply of  Rivaroxoban to prevent blood clots. So far so good. And no compression stockings for which I am grateful. 

    That said I understand you should have at least one or the other. 

    Btw. I have terrible legs with varicose veins that were operated on 16 yrs ago. My Surgeon did not think I was at increased risk of blood clots. 

    Hope that helps. 

    Take care. X

     

  • renee01952
    renee01952 Jessicaoxo

    Posted

    hi Jessica,

    it depends on your surgeon, I think. .

    I had 2 THR surgeries and no compression socks. ...

    had to self-inject fragmin for 6 weeks and did foot pumps and ankle rotations to keep the circulation going

    I understand that they (compression socks ) are evil contraptions and members burned them in a bonfire to celebrate their freedom. ..

    big warm hug

    Renee 💙 💚

    • Leslie4077
      Leslie4077 renee01952

      Posted

      LOL about the 'evil contraptions' Renee.  My friend that was supposed to wear them for 6 weeks finally got rid of them at 4.5 weeks.  She was thrilled to get rid of them!!!  She lived alone and could do most everything but always had to have help getting them on and off.  I think she would wear one pair for 3 days and then someone would come over and take them off.  She would shower and then put on the spare pair.  I'm glad I haven't had to do that.   By the way, what does TED stand for?  Tension..........Elastic........I can't figure it out!

    • renee01952
      renee01952 Leslie4077

      Posted

      trombose embolic detterent. ......I just looked it up ...

      also advised to wear on long flights in coach. ...aka coach class syndrome. ..

      😷

    • Leslie4077
      Leslie4077 renee01952

      Posted

      Wow.  I was nowhere near the TED definition!    I have worn the short ones on flights before.  I like the 'coach class syndrome'!

  • Msky
    Msky Jessicaoxo

    Posted

    I was given them but must admit to not using them but having said that I make sure I do a lot of ankle pumps and elevate my legs.Also was on a blood thinner for 6 weeks.It is recommended.Surprised you did not get them
  • Chloeparrot
    Chloeparrot Jessicaoxo

    Posted

    Hi Jessica  I'm surprised that you weren't issued with compression sock but it may depend on the hospital/surgeon.  As far as I'm aware, at the hospital I went to, ALL THRs were issued with compression socks and told to wear them for 6 weeks (oh the joy) and were also give blood thining injections to self administer once at home.  

    I just can't wait to be able to discard the bloody things though, they are so uncomfortable.

    Perhaps you should check with your hospital whether or not you should have compression socks.

  • noplaybarbie
    noplaybarbie Jessicaoxo

    Posted

    Hi Jessicaoxo.....I have read also about a lot of people who had to wear the "dreaded compression socks", and some of them for quite some time, but I was not told to wear them. The only thing I had to do was take the blood thinning injections daily after I came home...I am kind of curious also why some have to wear them and others don't....Wishing you a quick recovery.....Barb

    • Msky
      Msky noplaybarbie

      Posted

      Was told to wear them but they were not reapplied after the first time they came off..I think I will get some type of stocking to wear when I go back to work as I do notice that my ankle and lower leg do get swollen after a lot of walking. .Be Well
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