Guest guest Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Thankfully I didn't have to wear TEDS as my OS told me that recent studies showed there was no particular benefit. I did wear them for the first day along with some kind of things that were attached to my lower legs which pumped automatically. After the first day, I was moving around and I also did the ankle pumps when lying there. I can't imagine having to endure wearing those things -- one day after the operation was more than sufficient. Begin forwarded message: > From: haroldusc@... > Date: November 13, 2008 5:40:08 AM PST > Joint Replacement > Subject: Re: Re: New - Questions about THR > Reply-Joint Replacement > > > It's a very tight hose/stocking that goes from your toes to your knee > and it is designed to prevent clots and to assist a little with > swelling. They are difficult, to say the least, to get on and off. > > Harold > > On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 8:36 AM, jcraig@... wrote: > > I will definitely not bring any skinny jeans to the hospital. Perhaps > sweatpants might be a good option? They are soft and roomy. > > Sorry, but what's a TED? A type of sock? > > Jane > > ---- elizlwilhotmail (DOT) com <mailto:elizlwil@...> wrote: > > " Are you really able to put socks etc on with the gadget they give > > you? " > > Yes you are - the grabber gadget really helps with dressing (and is > > also essential for all the things you drop on the floor, for picking > > up the newspaper from the front yard, picking up laundry etc. And > the > > sock tool is essential - the first couple of weeks I had my husband > > help with getting the TEDs on (they are a real pain), but after > that I > > realized it was actually easier to use the sock tool and do it > myself. > > You want relatively loose fitting clothes right at first - easier to > > pull up fat pants as opposed to skinny jeans! Also, my thigh on the > > operated side was pretty swollen and bruised right after surgery and > > needed looser pants for a few days. A skirt would certainly work > > also. > > Betsy > > > > From: jcraignycap (DOT) rr.com <mailto:jcraig@...> Sent: > > Thursday, November 13, 2008 8:11 AM Total_Joint_ Replacement@ > > groups. com <mailto:Joint Replacement > > Cc: > > T Q Subject: Re: [Total_Joint_ Replacement] Re: New - Questions > about > > THR > > > > Thanks! I was actually thinking of the hair dryer for the lower > legs. > > Good to know I'm getting in the right frame of mind! > > Are you really able to put socks and slacks on with the gadget they > > give you, or do you wind up wearing something easier to put on, > like a > > long skirt? Actually, I'm curious about what clothes to bring to the > > hospital... > > Jane > > ---- T Q < sibemshr2@earthlink .net > <mailto:sibemshr2@...> > > > wrote: > >> <<That's encouraging about the showering. I only hope they can take > >> my stitches out so soon...if not, tell me, will I be able to > stand at > >> the kitchen sink and wash my hair? I assume I can sponge bathe > until > >> I get the stitches out...>> > >> Try standing at your kitchen sink and as you bend over push your > >> surgical leg/hip out towards the back. You'll be balancing on your > >> good leg, and look like a ballerina but it works. Since you're > tall, > >> you may need to bend alittle on the good leg. NO cameras allowed > >> while you do this <g>. BTW, you might have staples over stitches. > >> <<Or dry my lower legs after a shower>> > >> Think hair dryer! Grab that hair dryer and use that to dry off. > Works > >> wonders, is fast and easy. > >> tanya TACHANKA SIBERIANS " All Four Paws Rolling " wenatchee, wa > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 I had mixed feelings about the TEDS; when their time was over, I was ever so relieved, but I did find that they gave a strange comfort and helped with endurance and pain. I put them on willingly sometimes(after the required time) if I knew I'd be walking or standing extra time. I knew that there were studies that said that they really had no effect, but as a heavy person, at a greater risk for P.E. I didn't want to take any chances. Kellen in NM > >> <<That's encouraging about the showering. I only hope they can take > >> my stitches out so soon...if not, tell me, will I be able to > stand at > >> the kitchen sink and wash my hair? I assume I can sponge bathe > until > >> I get the stitches out...>> > >> Try standing at your kitchen sink and as you bend over push your > >> surgical leg/hip out towards the back. You'll be balancing on your > >> good leg, and look like a ballerina but it works. Since you're > tall, > >> you may need to bend alittle on the good leg. NO cameras allowed > >> while you do this <g>. BTW, you might have staples over stitches. > >> <<Or dry my lower legs after a shower>> > >> Think hair dryer! Grab that hair dryer and use that to dry off. > Works > >> wonders, is fast and easy. > >> tanya TACHANKA SIBERIANS " All Four Paws Rolling " wenatchee, wa > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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