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susan_106
susan_106

So at day 9 post op the most difficult thing of this whole hip replacement procedure is the putting on of the thrombolic socks! It's driving my partner mad having to put them on me every day as I can't manage myself. How does anyone manage if they're on their own?

Are you all wearing them for the 6 weeks?

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  • belleAUSSydney
    belleAUSSydney susan_106

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    I wore mine for a few days in a row, then they got too hot and sweaty. After that, I only used them when my feet were swollen and ever further on when I did a temp job that involved standing for at least 10 hours a day... I have all-day socks that I wear now. Much easier to put off and take off.
  • EttaH
    EttaH susan_106

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    I had the compression wraps/cuff (similar to blood pressure cuff), while in hospital - only one night. Taking aspirin and doing the ankle flexing exercises that concentrate on circulation. I'm about 9 days post op.

  • barb0722
    barb0722 susan_106

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    I am 8 days post op and have not worn the TED hose. The nurse didn't measure me and my Sox were to small. I'm just very mobile and do my PT exercises including foot flexes a lot. I also take a long acting aspirin 2x a day.

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