Surgical stockings

hey all was wondering if anyone knew how long you have to where the surgical stockings after surgery--I am 1 week today and its so dang hot here and they are making me hotter

thanks

If you are up walking, I would say you probably don't need them anymore... it is my understanding that they help cut down on blood clots while we are always laying in bed... (Just my opinion... it wouldn't hurt to call your doctor.)

I only had mine for the week I was in hospital in bed. Once I came home and was able to walk around, they were gone.

You should talk with your doctor about it before doing anything though.

Hugs.

If the doctor told you to wear the stockings, why not give a call and ask when you can stop? I had the pressure type stocking pump on for 2 days at the hospital and then once I began walking regularly on day 3 (I had a 6 day stay,) they were removed and I put regular socks on.
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I too did not need them once I was up and walking.