Surgical Stockings after C-Section

[beccad]

With the injections it's not the needle that hurts, but what you inject into you. Stings like buggery according to DH!

 

[Blah11]

some doctors like them more than others lol and some wards use them a lot more than others hence the inconsistancy here.

 

[cyanidepill]

the injections go around the tummy area. they can irritate a little, but no more than a blood test. they do tend to bruise a little at first. x

 

[sw121]

I have to inject daily throughout this pregnancy as i'm high risk for a blood clot (family history). been injecting daily since i was 12 weeks!

will have to do them for a few weeks after the delivery too.

the anti DVT stockings are a precautionary thing, but very worth it. Blood clots can kill.xx

I'll be more at risk of clots as well because of my BMI - so I'll wear them for as long as they say is necessary - baby won't mind!!

 

[cyanidepill]

I have to inject daily throughout this pregnancy as i'm high risk for a blood clot (family history). been injecting daily since i was 12 weeks!

will have to do them for a few weeks after the delivery too.

the anti DVT stockings are a precautionary thing, but very worth it. Blood clots can kill.xx

I'll be more at risk of clots as well because of my BMI - so I'll wear them for as long as they say is necessary - baby won't mind!!

Likewise with the increased BMI - thats one of the reasons i'm on blood thinning agents throughout pregnancy, plus i have immediate family history of blood clots.

It's just not worth the gamble. We've got to look after ourselves xx

 

[lynys]

I've never worn them, but have been pretty active since day 2 from surgery.

 

[baby030611]

I had an emergency section tue morning. I have to wear them and was told 4-6 weeks too. My legs have swollen after the op tho which is normal they said. I also have to have an injection once a day for 5 days to stop clots . They are so warm and uncomfy :/ o well x

 

[xashleyx]

my consultant told me i will be having the injections after my c-section this time, can someone tell me a bit more about them please? he didnt say anything part from il b getting injections?? do i have to inject them myself?? i donno if i have the guts for that

 

[sw121]

my consultant told me i will be having the injections after my c-section this time, can someone tell me a bit more about them please? he didnt say anything part from il b getting injections?? do i have to inject them myself?? i donno if i have the guts for that

I've been told I will have them for 5 days after the op. As this will mean I need them after leaving hospital the doctor confirmed I will have to administer them myself after I go home.

Unfortunately I don't know much more than that. Is it something your OH would be comfortable helping you with?

 

[xashleyx]

i really dont know, i would hope so, if not then im just gonna have to like it and get on with it lol,