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v357139

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FLYING - COMPRESSION SOCKS OR STOCKINGS
« on: November 10, 2013, 08:02:20 pm »
Does anyone have info on picking compression socks or stockings for flying home after surgery?  I am the careful type so I'd like to wear them just to be safe.
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Re: FLYING - COMPRESSION SOCKS OR STOCKINGS
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2013, 06:23:01 am »
Hiya
I was told to wear the stockings when I was being taken home by car!  I've had previous DVTs in my leg so they were cautious.
I would recommend them particularly if flying.
Good luck.
Suu
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Re: FLYING - COMPRESSION SOCKS OR STOCKINGS
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2013, 07:15:06 am »
I don't know if there are different types of them but you can get them at most medical supply places.  Hopefully they would be able to provide additional information.  Probably a wise precaution.  Good thoughts to you!
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Re: FLYING - COMPRESSION SOCKS OR STOCKINGS
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2013, 09:05:13 am »
Quote from: Suu on November 11, 2013, 06:23:01 am
Hiya
I was told to wear the stockings when I was being taken home by car!  I've had previous DVTs in my leg so they were cautious.
I would recommend them particularly if flying.
Good luck.
Suu
Did you get them with prescription?  And which size, the knee high, lower thigh, or full stocking?
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james e

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Re: FLYING - COMPRESSION SOCKS OR STOCKINGS
« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2013, 02:05:01 pm »
You can get them at Walgreens or CVS.
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Re: FLYING - COMPRESSION SOCKS OR STOCKINGS
« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2013, 03:08:41 pm »
You will have them put on you before the surgery also at the hospital.                     Cheryl R
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Re: FLYING - COMPRESSION SOCKS OR STOCKINGS
« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2013, 09:21:24 pm »
I asked them for a pair to take home.  I will wear them on plane home just for the peace of mind.
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Dx 2.6 cm Nov 2012, 35% hearing loss.  Grew to 3.5 cm Oct 2013.  Pre-op total hearing loss, left side tongue numb.  Translab Nov 2013 House Clinic.  Post-op no permanent facial or other issues.  Tongue much improved.  Great result!!
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