Compression socks

Can I just ask why you are wearing them 24/7. 

Hi

I have had multiple operations and have always been told to only wear them until you are moving around as normal (which I am assuming you are now?) There is also research that it doesn’t make any difference wearing them at all https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/news/compression-stockings-unnecessary-following-surgery.

I would check with your nurse or hospital if you still need to wear them? 

Jo x

The ward staff told me I had to.  Don't usually do as I am told but didn't want DVT on top of cancer.  Breast nurse also told me to.

Hi Jo. I already asked last week when I was in to have armpit drained... (Oh the glamour). Just wondered last night ....about footless ones. I'll ask again when I'm in to have right tit removed.  I'll check that link you sent. Many thanks.

• I've had 4 rounds of surgery related to BC and have only ever been told to wear socks until I was fully mobile again. I've never heard of any one being told to wear them 24/7 or for so long

PS when did you have your surgery 

I'm due may 3rd op. Told again. Perhaps different hospitals have different guidelines. 

First surgery end Jan. Second surgery 3 weeks ago.  Next surgery 31 March