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Compression Stockings

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lynn08926
lynn08926

Does anyone know of a good reason to carry on wearing them after 6 weeks?  Physiotherapist was a bit 'ify' about saying I could take them off until I've seen my consultant, but as that will be nearly 7 weeks after my op, I can't wait that long.  Feel I've done my bit wearing them for nearly 24 hours a day for six weeks.  In this heat it has been unbearable, especially at night.

Your views are greatly appreciated.

 

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  • debbie02705
    debbie02705 lynn08926

    Posted

    so bloody glad we dont use them in the nw , although we do have to inject daily for 14 days , better than the stockings 

     

    • hope4cure
      hope4cure debbie02705

      Posted

      Inject daily is easier for sure. I did both on my second hip joint replacement..

      eppi pen for pre measured injections r so easy...I think that was the easiest thing about recovery.

       

  • hope4cure
    hope4cure lynn08926

    Posted

    I think it's time to dye the PINK .. Make a fashion statement.

    After all the struggle it takes to put them on totally messed up my thumbs.

    in THR we get to wear compression socks all the way up to our hip..

    Lady GA GA ain't got nothin on us. 

     

  • john18067
    john18067 lynn08926

    Posted

    I don’t think you should wear them at night because they are not necessary when laying flat.
  • jenfid
    jenfid lynn08926

    Posted

    I only had mine on 1 day my surgeon came to see me on ward

    took one look at stocking said for nurse to take them off they were cutting into my leg i have arthritis in my knee's so they swell up . iv been ok , just told if i got any of the symptoms of DVT to go straight to gp

  • paul23175
    paul23175 lynn08926

    Posted

    I don’t think you should wear them at night because they are not necessary when laying flat.
  • pam39536
    pam39536 lynn08926

    Posted

    Mine will stay on day and night fir 6 weeks and not a day longer lol 

    Pam 

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