Putting on compression socks

Bones, joints and muscles
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Hi, I am 10 days post op, my son came over from overseas to help me for the first 2 weeks post surgery but he is leaving on Friday (day 12)...unfortunately where I live (UAE) they dont sell socks aid device...any suggesions on how to put them on and off? 

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You may need to ask a friend. Also you can make your own. Cut a plastic container in half and what was the top of the container, make two holes at the top outer corners and string shoe laces or twine through and you have a sock helper.

Here in the states our large yogurt containers are perfect for this use.

Hope this helps.

💛 Dawn, USA

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great idea Dawn, thank you xx

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Hi I believe if you get a plastic bag on your foot then place the stocking rolled up over the bag it should slide up! Or ask another friend! Regards Amanda

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Hi Surafawaz, my surgeon does not believe in the socks so I cannot help.  Do wonder about their use.  My surgeon has never had a patient with a clot, of course it could be that his patients are low risk anyway.  He does give us a months supply of junior asprin 1 per day.  Could be worth asking your team for advice on asprin versus socks - hey a lot easier to administer

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Hi Ann, I have been prescribed aspirin one tablet a day for a whole month...honeslty am not sure about the socks either but my doctor said they are good for maintaining blood circulation

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I have been told I will have to wear then for 6 wks post op. My op is Saturday. How many of you hippies have worn them for that amount of time. I to will be on my own after 2 weeks.. 

Also do u were them 24/7

thank u x

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Hello Gaynor.  I did not have to wear the socks and from what I understand it depends on your BMI and whether you smoke which puts one in a high risk group. Of course some surgeons may use them as a matter of course.  Your risk would be assessed at your pre assessment the so worth asking about it. I am low risk

hope this helps or at least gives you more info to think about

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Hi Gaynor, yes i wear them 24/7 both legs, op only left leg. Doc asked me to wear them for a month.

thanks,

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Many thanks 

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many thanks Ann