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My leg feels so tight as it's so swollen as is my foot too ! Didn't expect this to be that bad. ICS team who change my TED say this is normal. Anyone else feel so swollen? My shoe is even really tight. Anyone else feel like this? I'm 2 weeks post op tomorrow night.
Also feels like I'm sitting on a rod sometimes ?? Suppose in a way I am. So uncomfortable. .......
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belleAUSSydney Cathsterr
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Feet up! Make sure you elevate them whenever you get a chance; it's a great excuse for a good relax... I don't wear shoes in the house and only wore flipflops outside for a good three months after my op. Now I have a really good pair of walking shoes, but use either TEDs or all-day socks with them when going out.
Fernlady Cathsterr
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Hi, I thought I'd managed to miss the dreaded swelling but lo & behold, 1 week post-op & I couldn't bend my knee! It was that bad I had to remove the TED stockings as they were beginning to act like a tourniquet at the back! Following the knee came the thigh, ankle & calf until my whole leg resembled an elephant leg (I likened it to one of those doner kebabs on the stick that spin round in the chip shop)! Plenty of ice, plenty of elevation & little & often walks to get the circulation moving does the trick. I'm 8 weeks post-op now & my ankles are still slightly swollen x
Cathsterr Fernlady
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terry53353 Cathsterr
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Hi, I'm five weeks passed my right hip Op. the swelling has only just begun to subside, the first two to three weeks were very uncomfortable, a stinging/burning sensation in lower legs, and ankles very stiff... We phoned the hospital, and were assured that this is normal in 'some' patients.. good luck with your progress
Cathsterr terry53353
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terry53353 Cathsterr
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I'm lucky to have my wife to look after me, she is a retried nurse. I'm able to do most things now, except putting socks on, even with the contraption they gave me.
eileen30669 Cathsterr
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Hi I'm new to this forum and had a right thr 9 days ago. My leg / ankle very swollen and can't get shoes on at all I'm getting conflicting advice ie elevate move exercise etc. I was told to go to our local a and e and sit and wait which woukd have made it swell even more. On a lighter note I feel so much better with hardly any pain in my hip and have cut down on painkillers. I am able to hobble a couple of steps without my crutches. How common is this swelling
linda81469 eileen30669
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Morning Eileen! Swelling goes hand in hand with this surgery. I'm 2 weeks 4 days out and I still have a little swelling in up thigh. I never had swelling of the feet tho. Icing, walking & elevating the leg we'll help. Wishing you the best in your recovery!!
dave63380 eileen30669
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Hi Eileen, right THR 9 days ago here also. Some swelling in foot and lower leg just started a few day ago. I can still get loose slip on shoes on. Pain is much better. Everyone is different but swelling to be expected. I had knee replacement 2 years ago, leg and foot were swollen for months. Elevate your foot and ice 15-20 minutes at a time. Call your doctor, he's the one that really should answer these questions! Happy to give you some input though. Do your physical therapy, very important. Dave63380
eileen30669 dave63380
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Thanks for your advice. I walked to the local shop this morning and have been shattered ever since but feel better for it. Am on home anti clotting injections as well and I find they make my heart race for a bit after. Sorry to be a pain and keep asking questions but I've never had anything done like this before and every little ache and pain a get I panic over
linda81469 eileen30669
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Don't be sorry!!! That's what I like about this forum....we are here to give out advice, share our experiences and offer love & support. I'm right there with you!! I panic and/or get discouraged but hang in there, it will get better! ??
eileen30669 linda81469
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Thanks. It's good to know someone out there to offer advice and share experiences with
eileen30669 linda81469
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linda81469 eileen30669
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Uugghh! I see that in my leg!! I'll be glad when I get in shower and take a real bath!! Wash my hair!!! ????????
eileen30669 linda81469
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