Can you sleep in surgical stockings?

Question

I recently had surgery, and the hospital gave me these surgical stockings to wear. The nurse said to keep them on, but I'm not sure if that includes sleeping. Is it necessary or safe to sleep in surgical stockings, or should I take them off at night?

Megha Kulkarni · Accepted Answer

When I had my knee surgery, I had to wear them even at night for the first two weeks to prevent clots. It's a bit of a hassle to put them on and off, but you must follow your discharge sheet exactly. Check your doctor's specific notes on this.

Varun Alva · Answer

Honestly, wearing those tight things to bed sounds as uncomfortable as being told no biryani for a month! Unless your surgeon gave you strict instructions to keep them on 24/7 post-surgery, it's usually better to take them off and let your legs rest.

Debashis Banerjee · Answer

According to the vascular specialist I consulted, regular compression stockings are removed at night, but medical-grade surgical stockings (TED hose) are often prescribed to be worn during sleep, especially right after a major surgery. It depends entirely on your specific surgical recovery plan.

Riya Chawla · Answer

My sister had to wear these after her delivery and she found it so hard to sleep initially. She got used to it though because the doctor said it was critical for her blood circulation. If they are hurting or pinching too much, do call your clinic.

Aryan Deshpande · Answer

My dad had to wear these post-operation and he absolutely hated sleeping in them because they were so tight. But the doctor told us it's super important to avoid swelling. Definitely check with your doc before deciding to take them off.

Can you sleep in surgical stockings?

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Consult a internal medicine specialist

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