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What items do I need post TKR during recovery?

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Apr 10, 2022 | Replies (75)
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Two comments-
1. As to putting items under the mattress for elevation: avoid doing so. We put a phone directory (remember the old days?) under the mattress at someone's suggestion. It ruined the mattress- we discovered it too late. The mattress became deformed and we ended up having to purchase a new mattress.
2. As to the compression stockings- they are a pain. It was suggested putting plastic bags to slide them on helps but we didn't find it useful. I finally discovered the weave has a heel section- not easily seen but it's there. I gently marked the heel corner section with a ballpoint pen and it helped a lot. Once you get the heel part where it should be, it's easier to roll up the rest of the stocking.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Feb 3, 2022

Welcome @toctoc. I battled with my compression socks for a few months when I was first diagnosed with lymphedema. Then I found a pair of compression socks with zippers on the side and it has made a world of difference for me. Very easy to pull on and zip up and much easier to get the heel pulled up. That's all I buy now and they are cheaper than the ones I used to buy by more than half price.

I'm thinking it might depend on what you put under a mattress and whether you have box spring, slats or plywood base under the mattress. They do make wedges designed to elevate the head or the foot part of the mattress. I can imagine putting a phone book under a mattress could cause problems, maybe because it would aborb humidity and start to mold.

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