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Leg Compression Device Necessary or Unnecessary?

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gully90    214

gully90
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The doctor sent a request for me to get the compression device but I have to pay out of pocket almost $200 for it! It is a recommendation but not mandatory.

How many believe it’s essential?

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Orchids&Dragons    9,046

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I found it very helpful. I wore mine for 2 weeks. When's your surgery? I'll mail you mine, if you'd like. Unless you happen to be in the Fort Worth area and you can pick it up.

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gully90    214

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gully90    214

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1 minute ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

I found it very helpful. I wore mine for 2 weeks. When's your surgery? I'll mail you mine, if you'd like. Unless you happen to be in the Fort Worth area and you can pick it up.

I’m actually in Dallas!! I can definitely pick them up 😊 omg that’s so nice of you!!! Are they the ones that go around you calves?

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Orchids&Dragons    9,046

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Oh, no, sorry. I thought you meant the big elastic bandage that goes around your waist. Sorry.

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gully90    214

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3 minutes ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

Oh, no, sorry. I thought you meant the big elastic bandage that goes around your waist. Sorry.

Oh that’s okay. I’m still grateful that you offered!

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Bryn910    519

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I didn’t wear any leg compressions post op. In fact, I requested the nurse to take mine off in the hospital. I had to frequently get up and urinate and it was a hassle taking them off & putting them on. Besides I was constantly walking in the hospital. Couldn’t sleep

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gully90    214

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On 05/22/2018 at 13:39, Bryn910 said:



I didn’t wear any leg compressions post op. In fact, I requested the nurse to take mine off in the hospital. I had to frequently get up and urinate and it was a hassle taking them off & putting them on. Besides I was constantly walking in the hospital. Couldn’t sleep


Okay I didn’t think they were necessary! But I had to ask!! Thanks for your insight!

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sillykitty    10,705

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I didn't use any leg compression devices either. In the hospital only one leg was working, so I also had the nurse remove it

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gully90    214

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On 05/22/2018 at 13:49, sillykitty said:



I didn't use any leg compression devices either. In the hospital only one leg was working, so I also had the nurse remove it


Okay that is good to know!! Thank you

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SleeveinIL    386

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The hospital put them on my legs and I didn't have to pay anything, my insurance did.

I only wore it for the overnight at the hospital the first day.

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Travelmom49    3

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They're to make sure you don't have any blood clots in your legs. Just make sure you get up and move around, and you can always order compression socks from Amazon for less than $10 that will do the same thing.

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browneyez42    280

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I only wore them while in the hospital and I didn't have to pay for them.

HW: 256
SW: 238(4/25/18)
CW: 224
GW: 165

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gully90    214

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On 05/22/2018 at 14:00, SleeveinIL said:



The hospital put them on my legs and I didn't have to pay anything, my insurance did.




I only wore it for the overnight at the hospital the first day.


Yea I think it’s for after the hospital! But I’m not going to get them!!

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gully90    214

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On 05/22/2018 at 14:23, Travelmom49 said:



They're to make sure you don't have any blood clots in your legs. Just make sure you get up and move around, and you can always order compression socks from Amazon for less than $10 that will do the same thing.


Thanks for the tip!! I def will order some and try to get up and move as often as possible!

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