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?

Edited May 22, 20188 yr by gully90

I used them, but I would think that as long as you get up and walk around often, you'll be fine.

Unless you have pre-existing circulation problems I wouldn’t have thought they’re necessary

Do you have a clotting disorder or a history of blood clots? It shouldn't be necessary unless you do.

You can always go to a pharmacy or nurse uniform store and by knee-high compression stockings for under $20.

If it was me, I'd question the Dr. Why does he recommend them? Is it specific to your bmi/history/situation? Or does he recommend that for all patients? I found my surgical practice would drop some requirements when asked. At least you'd understand their reasoning.

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On 05/22/2018 at 16:05, GassyGurl said:

If it was me, I'd question the Dr. Why does he recommend them? Is it specific to your bmi/history/situation? Or does he recommend that for all patients? I found my surgical practice would drop some requirements when asked. At least you'd understand their reasoning.

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He said it is to prevent blood clots! He recommends all his patients get them, especially if going back to work and having to sit for long periods of time!

On 05/22/2018 at 15:22, Sleeved36 said:

Do you have a clotting disorder or a history of blood clots? It shouldn't be necessary unless you do.

You can always go to a pharmacy or nurse uniform store and by knee-high compression stockings for under $20.

Nope I don’t have any of that. He just recommends all his patients get them!

On 05/22/2018 at 15:15, Albus said:

Unless you have pre-existing circulation problems I wouldn’t have thought they’re necessary

Yea I don’t have that issue. But it’s just his general recommendation for his patients

3 hours ago, sillykitty said:

In the hospital only one leg was working, so I also had the nurse remove it

I am not trying to make fun of you but that line made me laugh my ass off.

i am just picturing the nurse removing the leg since it was the only one working anyway.

I assume she WAS a surgical nurse? ROFLMAO-also. Old Joke;
1st person :I know a man with one leg named Henry.
2nd person: Oh really? And what would the other leg's name be?
This probably goes in the "There's Your Sign" I started the first of the month.
And I'm reminded of the panicked,new father who fed his new baby an undiuted bottle of baby formula. Woke the baby's doctor,out of a sound sleep.
Doctor: Just give the baby an equivalent amount of water. Good Night!?

I’ve been a registered nurse for 11 years. I round on patients in the hospital for an internal medicine group, and I can safely say I’ve seen quite a few things. Compression stockings and/or pumps can be literal life savers. Some doctors avoid the compression stockings by giving a low dose heparin shot (lovenox) to help prevent blood clots, and this is typically only given in the hospital. The risk for a blood clot is HUGE. Not just for a Bariatric patient, but any patient. It’s called “best-practice.” You will be wearing the compression hose and pumps the entire time you are in surgery. You don’t have to have any other medical problems to be at risk. I have sadly seen several patients who were supposed to be wearing their hoses and pumps and refused who ended up with blood clots. These clots in the leg can travel to the lungs or brain and can be deadly. As a bariatric patient myself and a medical professional, I would respectfully suggest making this investment. This is one of those “better safe than sorry” practices that just really needs to be followed. I’ve seen too many patients suffer when they didn’t comply. I hope this is helpful.

When I had knee # 1 replaced , I had Mr Pumperoo on my legs. loved him ,really thought,it helped, while I used it my achy ole legs felt good. Scroll forward to knee#2. not only,did I not get my little squeezy buddies. they had me up on my feet walking all over the place, made them happy. Been over a year and I still don't think it's right.