Elastic Bandages VS no Compression Stockings
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Hi All!
I had my first TKR 16 weeks ago and my most recent one a week and a half ago.
In just four months, at the same hospital, with the same surgeon, I have experienced MANY differences with procedures, materials etc.
A big difference is that with my first surgery I left the hospital with Ace bandages on my SURGICAL leg from toes to thigh. I had quite a bit of swelling. Home Care nurses and PTs would check my incision then bandage me up again. After two weeks my surgeon said I need not use the bandages. Not long after that my legs began swelling quite a bit.
With THIS surgery I have elastic thigh-high stockings on BOTH LEGS. Of course they are annoying and TIGHT, BUT I have had virtually NO swelling! I wear them 24/7 and have since surgery day.
If I can avoid that terrible swelling like last time, I am willing to wear them for as long as I need to!
Anyone have a similar experience with Ace bandages VS elastic compression stockings?
Do you think I can actually get away with just minimal swelling by wearing them more weeks into my recovery?
I would appreciate anyone's experiences with the thigh-high compression stockings following TKR surgery.
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cheryl90571
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Elastic Bandages VS Compression Stockings
Sorry!
sharon52158 cheryl90571
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cheryl90571 sharon52158
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If I can minimize swelling this time around , I will be very, very happy!
Wishing you continued success. Thanks for responding!
david01153 sharon52158
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cheryl90571 david01153
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Yes, the warmth is important. The stockings stay put, too, which is a lot less annoying than slipping bandages!
I hope you are doing well!
Thanks for responding!
ElaineA cheryl90571
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Both times I have had knee high compression stockings and both times they did the trick. See if you can get knee high ones, I am sure they will be more comfortable. Also both times I wore them for six weeks. They didn't rid the swelling totally but to a great degree, the rest was down to me and exercise and walking it off and elevation.
cheryl90571 ElaineA
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The thigh-high stockings were a surprise for me all the way around. Tough to put on, for sure! My Home Care PT suggested snipping the elastic band to make them more comfortable when I was actually getting a tourniquet effect while wearing them! Great suggestion, for sure, and they STILL stay up even without that elastic!
Six weeks. I can do that -- especially if they will control that HORRID swelling!😬
How are YOU doing today?
chrishappy cheryl90571
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ElaineA chrishappy
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chrishappy ElaineA
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cheryl90571 chrishappy
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SO happy to hear that you are out and about with your good friend! Shopping and lunch and being OUT with a friend is so important! Makes you feel normal again!
Glad you are doing well!
manda08392 cheryl90571
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One would think that if the knee highs worked than thigh highs would be even better.
cheryl90571 manda08392
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I am very hopeful that with the elastic compression stockings that my swelling issues will be minimal. Last time was NO FUN with all the swelling!
I wish your father-in- law well, and thank you for responding!
esanford cheryl90571
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My surgery was like your 2nd surgery where I wore the stockings (I needed my wife to help me get them on and off). They worked great!!! After two weeks, the home healthcare team told me that I didn't require them anymore. So, I had a great experience...
All the best,
Ed Sanford
cheryl90571 esanford
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I have been AMAZED how the stockings have held swelling in check. The Ace bandages NEVER accomplished that for me.
Glad to hear all went good for you!
I know what you mean about the challenge getting them ON and OFF!😁
chrishappy cheryl90571
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cheryl90571 chrishappy
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Will do that! Thanks!
ElaineA chrishappy
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