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Surgical stockings

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vanessa88276
vanessa88276

Hi everyone my stockings have been driving me mad !! Phoned hospital yesterday they said as long as I was pretty mobile I can leave them off now :-) I'm 15 days post op has anyone else been able to take them off before 6 weeks is up I just worry in case its too soon but sure the nurse should know what she's talking about lol xxany advice greatly accepted and a Happy New Year to each and everyone of my fellow hippies :-) xx

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  • amanda1827h
    amanda1827h vanessa88276

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    Hi Vanessa! Poor you! Yes the wretched stockings are hated by most of us!! Hope your still taking it easy.Don't over do things.I would urge you to have hydrotherapy, when you're able to.It will take a good while.regards Amanda
  • Gossip
    Gossip vanessa88276

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    My PHN told me after a week to take them off as I was so swollen but moving plenty. But actively do your foot pumps whenever you're sitting down. My swelling went down much quicker once I took them off. X
  • carol98191._UK
    carol98191._UK vanessa88276

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    Hi I was told to take them of after 3 days as I was on blood thinning tablets, I was glad to get them of and haven't had a problem as even when sitting I keep moving my leg .
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