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Hip Resurfacing General Questions => Hip Resurfacing Topics => Topic started by: rlm869 on April 05, 2008, 12:14:27 PM

Title: Question about TEDS
Post by: rlm869 on April 05, 2008, 12:14:27 PM
in the hospital i was fitted with thigh highs. i cannot find anywhere local that stocks thigh highs, are knee highs okay? i know i can order online, but i would like to get them very soon. the pair i got at the hospital is already looking pretty ragged.

thanks!
Title: Re: Question about TEDS
Post by: Pat Walter on April 05, 2008, 01:03:01 PM
Hi

Wal Mart has them.  I bought an extra pair. Most drug stores do too.  I think they want your full leg to be under compression.   You could call your doctor and ask for sure.

I wore TEDS for 14 days.  Took them off at night while I slept.  Some doctors use them and some don't.

If you doctor wants you to use them, I certainly would. 

Good Luck.

Pat