Ted Stockings
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Hi Everyone,
Can anyone tell me how long I should wear my stockings for? I can't remember if it's 5 (tummy injections are 5 weeks) or 6 weeks.
The weather here has been uncharacteristicly glorious, and let's say some refurbishment to my legs/toe nails shall have to be carried out by a beautician 😊.
Hope everyone is doing well today.
Fiona
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brendahis fluffylapinski
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I'm 5 wks this Sunday post op. Have my last injection today. I've never had the stockings on. I asked about them, they said we don't use them here (in hospital ) they said, it keeps blood flow away from the foot. Who is right?
Love Brenda xx
fluffylapinski brendahis
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Thanks, there does seem to be so much conflicting advice, doesn't there. I would agree however, that I think they sometimes gather at the ankles and cut in, can't wait to get them off.
Fiona
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steph81051 fluffylapinski
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Good healing to you!
Steph
David06570 fluffylapinski
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I was told 6 weeks, however I took them off after 3 weeks as I was pretty mobile again and the swelling had gone down. Â I also live on my own so my mum who is 65 was having to come round to change them for me which I didnt think was fair on her.Â
When I went for my check up on Monday, the physio told me off for not having them on any more and just warned me that there is a risk of DVT's for up to 6 weeks and I should be wearing them. Â I'm not though Â
David
fluffylapinski David06570
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I'm sorely tempted to taking them off, it's scorching hot here and they're not a good look with dresses and short trousers 😊. It's interesting that some people haven't had to wear them at all.
Fiona
renee01952 fluffylapinski
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I didn't get the stockings either but had to self-inject Fragmin for 6 weeks -Â
Tough decision  to make on your own ...Â
Enjoy the glorious weather, darling ....
big warm hug
renee
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joanne-1970 fluffylapinski
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The dreaded Ted socks ! I was meant to have mine on for 6 weeks but ditched them after 2 when I was more mobile.
CelsB fluffylapinski
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I was supposed to wear mone for 6 weeks bit I only managed 5. Â I also had the injections for 2 weeks.
Cels Xx
Rocketman_SG6UK fluffylapinski
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Graham
suzie56 fluffylapinski
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Rocketman_SG6UK suzie56
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My wife was no good at getting them on to my legs, I had to get my son to do it.
Graham