I am wearing compression stockings and was wondering how long should I wear them? Six and a half weeks after my C-section, I am still not mobile much.
Most patients experience dramatic relief from vein-related discomfort soon after delivery. If you are still having problems six weeks later, it would be wise to see a phlebologist.
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If you are wearing them as a precaution for deep venous thrombosis only- then when you are back to being fully mobile you can discontinue them. Check with your MD to see if there are other reasons you should wear
them for longer.
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There is no fixed guideline but your comment goes right to the issue. If you are mobile, it is not likely you will get a DVT. It sounds like you might need to wear them a bit longer.
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This is a question best left up to your OB-GYN physician.
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Until you're mobile, but 6 weeks is a reasonable time already.
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At least a month for most cases and/or until patient becomes mobile.
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I would recommend wearing them until you are back to normal activity.
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You should continue to wear them for as long as you are not mobile. Why are you not mobile 6 weeks after C Section? Please consult your doctor about this.
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When you get mobile.
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If you still have reduced mobility, it is better to continue wearing the hose. It is also important to remain well hydrated and do some leg stretches, exercises to pump the calf/thigh muscles. If you are sitting in the evening with your legs elevated (while watching TV) it would be okay to remove them and also at night while you sleep. However, I would recommend following your Obstetrician's guidelines.
Once you are more mobile and able to exercise or go for longer walks, you should be able to reduce wear to those times you are sitting for prolonged periods or standing.
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Compression stockings help reduce swelling after surgery. Continue wearing the stockings until you resume normal activity.
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People wear compression stockings for certain reasons. They are effective in minimizing patient's risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) while in the hospital and post-discharge. Normally for post-surgical patients, your risk of developing a DVT remains increased for almost a month after your hospital discharge. So typically I would have told you to wear it for a month or until you are fully mobile. However, since you are still not very mobile, I would recommend wearing them, as long as they are not really hurting you, until your are back to normal activity levels.
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There is no absolute time to wear compression stockings. The rule of thumb is to wear them until you are fully up and about. If you feel more comfortable with them then wear them longer. Most people will only wear them for about 2 weeks after surgery.
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