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Those Dang Compression Socks

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Soos2016
Soos2016

Son had his first THR in March and was NEVER issued these. They would have just annoyed him. I understand the feeling, as my own GP suggested them. We all know they are not the easiest things to put on.

He is at week four after his second THR, and the nurses in recovery threw a pair in with his things and said, "We don't know if your doctor wants you to wear these." I didn't say a word about them. They are somewhere in a corner of the apartment, and will probably be left in the garbage room for whoever wants them, the two spirometers he never used, and the toilet riser we both came to hate!

Taking aspirin is a good alternative to the socks. My condolences to all who are required to wear them.

Aloha, Soos

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  • Annette1234
    Annette1234 Soos2016

    Posted

    Dr's office didn't mention them yesterday, I got Tuesday, they said " no, no real swelling, don't worry, take 2 325 mg asprins a day, you are young  you will do fine"  I said I WILL BE 60! They said "yes, young."  lol

    • Soos2016
      Soos2016 Annette1234

      Posted

      First of all, you ARE young - I'm older than you!

      Wow, that's a big dose. Son is on 2 - 81 mg/day. 2 more weeks.

      Best to you on the big day. You are way ahead because you came her BEFORE op!

      Aloha, Soos

  • noplaybarbie
    noplaybarbie Soos2016

    Posted

    Thank goodness I didn't have to wear them either...Not last time nor this next time. Already have my injections though (blood thinners) which is no fun either, but at least it is just one shot a day and you are done. Nothing like the discomfort of having to wear those socks. I still don't like the shots, and they left my stomach all bruised, but way better than compression socks in my opinion...

     

    • olwen83027
      olwen83027 noplaybarbie

      Posted

      I agree. The injections are way better than the socks. I had to remove my socks at day 3 while in hospital as my calves were extremely painful. Nurses were ok I didn't have to put them back on, thank goodness! I also have a very bruised stomach but only 3 more jabs to go.

    • jo02933
      jo02933 noplaybarbie

      Posted

      I was given Pradaxa 110mg tablets...1 per day instead of injections or socks X
    • noplaybarbie
      noplaybarbie jo02933

      Posted

      I wish they would have given me something different, but already have the same thing for this time..Levonox (not sure if spelled correctly) for my next one on the 12th. My poor stomach was black and blue by the time I was done taking those, and the actuall injections didn't hurt that bad but the medication when it starts spreading starts to burn and hurts. Not looking forward to that part again either.xx

    • noplaybarbie
      noplaybarbie olwen83027

      Posted

      That is great olwen, I know I was celebrating when the injections were done! Also once the blood thinners were done I could take my Ibuprofin again. Which I am off of again starting today for my next hip in a week. The pain is terrible since the Ibuprofin seems to help me better than anything. Am taking acetaminophen intead but it just doesn't work for me..

  • renee01952
    renee01952 Soos2016

    Posted

    hi soos, 

    how interesting ..... I thought those stockings need to be fitted or something ...

    I didn't get them either, so I don't really know ... If he is moving enough (and I am sure he is) DVT is not likely .. but hey, I am not a doctor - 

    well, I loved my raised toilet seat and kept it for a long time - maybe my toiletseat is lower - 

    hope all is well with the moving .....

    big warm hug

    Aloha

    renee

    • Soos2016
      Soos2016 renee01952

      Posted

      I just looked at them - they are on there way out - size M. 

      Mahalo, Soos

  • brendahis
    brendahis Soos2016

    Posted

    I never wore or was issued with the socks either. Just had 4 wks of injections (blood thinning ) Hope your son up and about soon. (Best thing for him)

    Brenda xx

    • Soos2016
      Soos2016 brendahis

      Posted

      Brenda: he had an hour of going through the papers on his desk, then said he needed a nap. I don't blame him, and I'm a librarian! Yes, he needs to get out. He can walk to the drugstore - half a block away, and it's pleasant today.

      Hope you get some foot relief, Brenda!

      Love, Soos

  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK Soos2016

    Posted

    They are (in THR patient circles) recognised as a form of torture.

    I had them for both my my initial operation, then 10 weeks later at the revision.

    Luckily it was winter time, so they actually kept my legs warm.

    Graham

    • Soos2016
      Soos2016 Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      Yes, Graham, they are good for warming. I just found my own (for varicose veins, preventing DVT in long flights) in a pocket of my suitcase. They're going to stay there. 

      My doctor obviously has never worn anything like them (young) or she wouldn't have suggested them.

      Hope you are doing well, and have a date for your next phase. 

      Aloha, Soos

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