How long do I wear the compression socks for?

[MydogBrandy]

Sorry it’s me again, still feeling ok day 2 but was not told how long to keep these socks on. Any advice would be really welcome xxx Ursula

[Bagrat]

I do not know the answer specifically for your situation but the general advice given is " until normal levels of activity/ mobility have been resumed".

Make sure they are on smoothly and not rolling into a ridge anywhere which will restrict circulation.

[MydogBrandy in reply to Bagrat]

Thanks Bagrat, that really helps, don’t want to be doing anything wrong x

[jedimasterlincoln]

When we discharge people with them on, usually after Orthopaedic surgery we say 6 weeks day and night with an hour off for washing and people go home with 2 pairs to rotate. Hand wash them and don't tumble dry them.

Normally 6 weeks is about the time people's fractures start to be more stable or any fixes we've done are suitably recovered for weight bearing/more movement.

[MydogBrandy in reply to jedimasterlincoln]

Thanks x

[Barb1]

I take them off as soon as I am moving around as my legs swell badly in them. EP says that's ok but everyone is different.

[MydogBrandy in reply to Barb1]

Thanks Barb1 x

[BobD Volunteer]

Why were you given them? I have never had them for ablation only for day surgery and off on discharge.

[MydogBrandy in reply to BobD]

Hi, no idea BobD, was measured and given them to put on prior ablation and discharged with them on, do you think it is because I was in overnight perhaps?

[BobD Volunteer in reply to MydogBrandy]

If I were you I would ring the arrhythmia nurse and ask her/him. I suspect an oversight.

[MydogBrandy in reply to BobD]

Thanks, will do x

[Morzine in reply to MydogBrandy]

I hate those things!

[MydogBrandy in reply to Morzine]

Phew just taken them off this morning after my ankles started to swell up last night. Ankles seem to be going down now and feeling better x

[MazzyB]

I got told by a doctor that they did no good! Was really shocked by this! Then I broke a bone in my foot! So couldn’t wear them at all, because the foot is still slightly painful I still can’t wear them!! So I can’t imagine they do a massive amount really.

[MydogBrandy in reply to MazzyB]

Just aken them off........

Feeling better now. X

[MazzyB in reply to MydogBrandy]

Really great news 😊

[JA63]

Hi Ursula, I was released with compression socks on & no advice on how long to wear them. My friend who is a theatre-nurse recommended I keep them on for 'a few days'. I kept them on for about 4 days & then made sure I moved around as much as possible. Hope this helps & that you recover soon.