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Treatment Options => Microsurgical Options => Topic started by: v357139 on November 10, 2013, 08:02:20 pm

Title: FLYING - COMPRESSION SOCKS OR STOCKINGS
Post by: v357139 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.

Title: Re: FLYING - COMPRESSION SOCKS OR STOCKINGS
Post by: 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

Title: Re: FLYING - COMPRESSION SOCKS OR STOCKINGS
Post by: clere 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!

Title: Re: FLYING - COMPRESSION SOCKS OR STOCKINGS
Post by: v357139 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?

Title: Re: FLYING - COMPRESSION SOCKS OR STOCKINGS
Post by: james e on November 18, 2013, 02:05:01 pm

You can get them at Walgreens or CVS.

Title: Re: FLYING - COMPRESSION SOCKS OR STOCKINGS
Post by: Cheryl R on November 18, 2013, 03:08:41 pm

You will have them put on you before the surgery also at the hospital.                     Cheryl R

Title: Re: FLYING - COMPRESSION SOCKS OR STOCKINGS
Post by: v357139 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.