Worst thing so far have been these socks. I have a sock aid. I put the sock on it and pull, gets it over the heel! Not sure if anyone has problems with this, but the sock aid works well!
Compression socks are the work of the devil !
hi lizard,
I didn't have the socks but from many posts by our friends here, I understand that it is a bitch to put them on/taking off by yourself. ..
get help!!!!
how are you doing otherwise?
Big warm hug
Renee 🐱
Doing really well! Anterior approach. No limitations at all on the hip. Pt 3/week. No driving. Go back to doc next Tuesday. Staying at home by myself. Stayed with my brother for 5 days, hospital for two nights! Walking tall and straight with walker!
Good to hear!
Hey lizard,
I feel your pain. I hate the teds, in fact after week 2, I only put on the opposite side.
I walk around a lot so the need/risk isn't quite as of much. I see the doc to get the staples out in 5 days and the Dr I'd ask me to wear them till then but damn.
I hate the stinking things. Lol. After tal ki ngbto b t he nurse I felt comfortable with just v the operated side. But. I have no swelling and no soreness. I'm walking without a aids and very happy. maybe you can talk to the doc and ask about continued use of the stinking s ovks.
Oops. Not opposite side. But operation side.
Hi Lizard,
I wore my TED stockings until about 5 weeks when they started to disintegrate, one at the foot end and one at the top. I found them easier to get on after several washes when they seemed to be less tight.
Cels x
Lizard, would it be possible for you to show me what kind of chair you sit in during the day? I'm intrigued by your " no restrictions" recovery. Thx
As much as a giant pain they are their function is necessary.
Great news. Keep it movin!
My girlfriend puts them on for me and she has a very difficult time doing it. They are evil.
How often are you supposed to wash them. I wasnt told anything at all about my stockings and wasnt given a spare pair so iv no idea if i have to wear them for 8 weeks without a wash because i dont have anymore to put on.
Oddly enough though i really like my stockings haha x
I was allowed to take mine off every day for up to an hour, during which time I washed them, squeezed them dry in a towel and hung them on the radiator. Then I washed and put moisturiser on my legs. They make your skin very flaky after a while.
Cels xxx
For some reason i recieved an email saying you had replied but i cant see it on the forum so im not sure what you said
Yes, I got a 505 server error when I tried to post but then it appeared. I can still see it but if for some reason you can't this was my reply ...
"I was allowed to take mine off every day for up to an hour, during which time I washed them, squeezed them dry in a towel and hung them on the radiator. Then I washed and put moisturiser on my legs. They make your skin very flaky after a while.
Cels xxx"
Ahhh i see haha. Did you hand wash them so that it was easier than sticking them on for a long wash in the washing machine? Xxx
I hand-washed them because I knew I should have them back on with an hour. I just used the liquid soap in the bathroom. It's not as though they are really dirty, plus the more you wash them the easier they are to get on.
Xxx
Hey!!! I don't know how to post a pic....I tried copying and pasting! Help? Or I can email to you!
When you post a reply in the green box, on top in red, push the icon that looks like a mountain with a dot. That's the picture insert, and thanks so much!