How long till we can take our surgical stockings

by halo 11th June 2013, 8:40 pm

Off? Sorry I still have mine on and there driving me barmy panic

by Princess_x 11th June 2013, 8:44 pm

A week x

by g0902 11th June 2013, 9:04 pm

I had mine off after 3 days... I was up an walking around quite often though to keep blood flow going :-) I think as long as ur mobile its fine xx

by Victoria2345 11th June 2013, 9:32 pm

I think as long as you are mobile a few days is enough x

by Nicole 11th June 2013, 9:57 pm

i was told to keep them on for at least 24 hours think i took off after 48 or so they were so uncomfy just keep mobile xx

by **COOKIE** 11th June 2013, 10:06 pm

If you've been personally instructed by your surgeon to keep them on for a specified period then you should do as your surgeon requests babe.

If not... As long as you're up and mobile its fine not to wear them. You're only requested to wear them due to the risk of DVT whilst you're immobile, but if you're walking around now there really no need for them. Xx

by misf1 11th June 2013, 10:46 pm

I was up and about quite soon after my op, I asked the nurse to take mine off an hour or so after my op cause I was boiling hot.

by Lisa34 12th June 2013, 6:44 am

My surgeon told me 48 hours, he said as soon as I was up and about it was fine to take the stockings off xx

by Blueeyedsoul13 12th June 2013, 6:47 am

ooh so i might be still wearing them going home (i'm an overnight case) ?

so much for my going home outfit that consisted of leggings then! may have to dig up some wider leg trousers....... boo

by Lisa34 12th June 2013, 6:58 am

Yeah you will be wearing them lol x I think it's standard for you to be sent home in them x I took mine off at the hospital when I got dressed, and the nurse really told me off! So I had to put them back on again lol x

by Little jen 12th June 2013, 7:09 am

If I've learnt nothing else from this I will do as my surgeon and medical team tell me, they definitely know best Hun.
Everyone is instructed differently. I have to wear mine for 3 days so I will do just that, just need to figure out how to hide my sexy stockings lol.
Good luck, not long to go :0). I'm sure your so excited to get your new boobs.
Xx

by BetterThanToast 12th June 2013, 1:15 pm

Eeek I never even thought about this, I just assumed that they'd be off before I went home :doh:

I had planned on wearing leggings, is it likely I'll be able to wear leggings over the top of them? I figured that leggings would be more comfy to wear for the journey home.

What about skinny jeans shrug

I only have skinny jeans and leggings (my legs are too pale to be exposed in public lol)

by Little jen 12th June 2013, 1:29 pm

I have mine on with skinny jeans as we speak. They are such a sexy addition to any summer wardrobe lol thank goodness the sun isn't out today :0) xx

by jenniferrf1 12th June 2013, 1:33 pm

Interesting topic!! I'm going to buy a cheap track suit from adds of something for the journey home as I don't own any lol...I didn't know you has to keep on the stockings after being discharged :)
Better than toast... I've heard skinny jeans can be difficult because it can hard to pull them up after your op but everyone's different so maybe bring something easier incase you can't lift them? Xx

by BetterThanToast 12th June 2013, 1:40 pm

Hmmm...

Maybe I'll pick up a tracksuit too, never worn one but I must admit they look comfy :ok:

. Excellent idea, thanks! :flowers:

by jenniferrf1 12th June 2013, 2:04 pm

No probs :) I havnt got one either but im only planning on wearing it around the house and coming home etc :)
xx

by willows 12th June 2013, 10:30 pm

I had mine on for 48hours after operation i wasnt told to keep them on after leaving the hosiptal i couldnt keep them on any longer than 48hours i started feeling really uncomfortable and dizzy and restricted as soon as i took them off i felt so much better

by willows 12th June 2013, 10:31 pm

when your up and about the majority of the day and not in bed all the time then you shouldnt need them xx

by Capuchine 13th June 2013, 10:06 am

I wore them at night for about a week, vile things they were.

by RayRayT 14th June 2013, 9:58 pm

I was told to try to wear them for 2 weeks (I lasted 1wk!) i made sure I got spares before leavinv the hospital. Basically all the time your mobility is greatly reduced post op wear them! Once I was up and pottering around all day long
With minimal resting I ditched them. xx

by yolanda12310 17th June 2013, 5:37 pm

Wow, I knew we had to wear them but thought it was just to the initial surgery and maybe a few hours afterwards, not up to a whole week!!

You learn something new every time you visit this site!!

x

by emilysarahdodds 17th June 2013, 5:43 pm

Great topic! Didn't even think. Wow can't wait to rock those sexy looking stockings, didn't think i'd have to wear them for longer than 24 hours huh smiley

time will tell!! xx

by jenniferrf1 17th June 2013, 5:54 pm

I didnt think we would need to wear them after the surgery either lol... you really do learn something everyday....
Im going to take lots of pictures so i can look back at them lol xx

by halo 17th June 2013, 7:57 pm

I wore them for a week then took them off after my post op
i bought some grey sweat pants from asda for 8 pound and a bright orange zip up hoodie for about 6pounds was perfect for coming out in and so easy to put on i had a white boob tube to just slide over and i tucked the top bit into my breast band so it hid it
xx

by Cazziwazz11 17th June 2013, 8:39 pm

I was told to take them off when I got home, which was about 24hrs after op. Yes, listen to Jennifer.... Wear something easy to put on after your op. I wore leggings which my OH had to pull up for me and a vest top that a wore as a boob tube due to not being able to lift my arms. A zip up hoodie will be a must for comfort too :-) xx

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