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nicscott
nicscott

Hi everyone just a quick question I'm 15 days pre op think I've spoken to most of you,I'm just wondering when I take off these ted socks I'm having the injection in my tummy every night for 35 days,I had a hip in Feb 15 to,I'm really uncomfortable at night and not sleeping very well and these socks don't help thanks

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  • nicscott
    nicscott

    Posted

    Post op not pre op
  • maureen44782
    maureen44782 nicscott

    Posted

    Oh gosh!  I HATED  them!  Mine were so tight, but luckily I had a friend who had some larger sox.  I mean you've got to take the doctor's advice - they are to stop dvts.  May the bigger ted be with you!

  • AnnieK
    AnnieK nicscott

    Posted

    My doctor only required them for two weeks. You only really need them if you are bed-bound, but most doctors go conservative and require them for longer. What does your surgeon recommend?
  • Jayfer
    Jayfer nicscott

    Posted

    At my 2 week post op appointment, my surgeon wanted me to wear them a bit longer due to still having a bit of swelling, but then I stopped at 3 weeks. But, I only had to take aspirin, no injections, and only had to wear the TED socks during the day, not at night.
  • judith12644
    judith12644 nicscott

    Posted

    Hi, yes I remember the Ted socks well! I was allowed to take them off during the day after the first week, because my knee was swelling above them. I still had to wear them at night though, and it was August, and hot! I stopped after 4 weeks. I'm in the UK, so no injections, blood thinning meds instead (dabigatran), so a bit easier. Good luck!

  • julie90197
    julie90197 nicscott

    Posted

    Hi I only worn my reds for 2 nights after I came home from hospital. Like you. I could t sleep. I don't think they matter much as long as you are active a lot during the day and having the injections.

    Best of luck.

  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK nicscott

    Posted

    TED socks are a form of medical torture frown.  I was told to take them off after 6 weeks, and not a day before.

    • nicscott
      nicscott Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      I no I think ur right I don't think I took them off last time for 6 wks I didn't sleep in them last night and I must admit I slept a lot better thanks

  • amanda1827h
    amanda1827h nicscott

    Posted

    Hi I had to keep these awful Ted things on till the injection S stopped! You need to ask your physiotherapist.Also you must sleep on your back for 6 weeks. please remember you've had a serious operation.Its early days.Get as much help in & pamper yourself!! Regards Amanda

    • nicscott
      nicscott amanda1827h

      Posted

      Thank u I'm lay here and I'm going to put them back on and I do forget quite often what I have had done I over did it yesterday I did some hair so was stood I then went out for something to eat and was a bit later than I should have been but I have really paid for it today X

  • Msky
    Msky nicscott

    Posted

    This is my third joint replacement in 18 months and I must admit it is quite amazing to see the change in behavior by the Surgeon.The OS this time wants me to take 2 chewable baby aspirin every 24 hours,for 6 weeks.I wear compression socks that I got on WISH ,that are ankle socks.I can really see the difference it makes.I also have knee socks so I alternate between the different types of pressure stockings.We have individual differences but if you are miserable look at items that are a little more flexible and meet your needs
    • nicscott
      nicscott Msky

      Posted

      Thanks I really don't like them but I no I have to wear them X

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