Post operative advice
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hi, I left hospital today following THR on Saturday, so day 5. I left wearing surgical stocking and forgot to ask how long I should wear them. I am taking pain relief, ant inflammatory and blood thinner. Anyone know the length of time before I can stop wearing them?? Also my leg is extremely swollen and feels tight, any tips to relieve how uncomfortable I feel??
many thanks
J.
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amanda1827h jan24212
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georgina1957 jan24212
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amanda03012 jan24212
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Good luck on your recovery.
I am hitting 8 weeks post op on Saturday and dare to say starting to feel great. Just need a complete nights sleep, no pain just uncomfortable.
micheal5 jan24212
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eileen64__UK jan24212
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I had to wear them for 6 weeks and also had blood thinning injections. I was mobile as well. You might get different answers to your question but up to now it seems 6 weeks is the norm. Horrible things arent they.
Can you not get someone to help you take them on and off {after the 2 weeks help} it doesnt need to be every day and not advisable to do it yourself.....too much bending apart from anything else
Love
Eileen UK
renee01952 jan24212
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Just read what others write and you will feel so much better !!
crissy_wissy jan24212
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You should try to elevate your leg and use ice..frozen peas are good! It does go down eventually...massage with good body oil or moisurizer will help to ease the tight skin feeling....its worth it in the end...honest!!
tracy54947 jan24212
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