I have LE in my right leg and wear class 3 compression stockings on a daily basis. The problem is that since I first discovered that I had Lymphoedema and subsequently was advised to wear compression, I have not had any period of time where I have not done so for an extended period of time. My right leg is now more or less back to normal size having reduced from around 50% larger than the left.
I am thinking I may be able to get away with only wearing them every other day or even less, however am very reluctant to put this to the test as I really don't want the swelling to come back. To be honest as much as I hate wearing the stockings I have got used to them now and they are part of my daily life, however if I could skip a couple of days a week with no ill effect then I would be happy.
Has anyone got any experience with doing this and if so what would your suggestions be?
Thanks,
River83
Hi,
As tempting as it is to leave them off it is best to wear them daily & particularly as you have got used to them. I also wear full compression hosiery on both legs - and working in the Middle East it is often uncomfortable but I persist. Occassionally I allow myself the luxury to leave them off for a few hours on a weekend morning - to let the air circulate and give the feet and legs a good soaking with moisturisers - but within a few hours I can see the feet begin to swell again - so on they go again and keep the legs raised to offset the price I paid.
Be happy you made such a great improvement and take care to maintain it.
Christo.
Thanks Christo for the quick response.
I think you are probably right and the last thing I want is to end up back where I started. I suppose that I am clinging to a hope that one day the compression won't be needed, however I do realise that in reality this is not going to be the case.
In the grand scheme of things I am very happy with the improvements that I've managed to make and am grateful for the compression garments that have made it possible.