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Compression stockings - how to keep them up?!

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mimmymouse · 08/09/2012 08:30

I'm 34 wks and my midwife had the GP prescribe compression tights because I have varicose veins on my upper thigh.

Except that the bloody things won't stay up! As soon as I move, they roll down.

How do I keep them up? They're meant to cover my thigh!!

All help gratefully received.

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lightrain · 08/09/2012 08:31

Sounds like they're either too big or too small. Do you have the right size?

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mimmymouse · 08/09/2012 08:34

They seem to be the right size in terms of length and compression. It's just that they don't stay up. Also, how would I know if they weren't?!! The nurse measured me quite carefully and then they were ordered. I didn't get to "try" them on.

Thanks anyway.

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mimmymouse · 08/09/2012 08:44

Is it possible to buy proper support tights for pregnancy - i.e. some that go over the bump so I don't have this annoying rolling issue?!

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midori1999 · 08/09/2012 08:44

Are they the TED stockings? If so, I had these and they did roll down a bit, but they did stay up. I agree they may well be the wrong size if they won't stay up.

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mimmymouse · 08/09/2012 08:47

Thanks both midori1999 and lighttrain. It sounds like I need to go back to the surgery and get them to check the sizing. Such a shame. I wish I could get more use out of them. Below the knee, they are just terrific!

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mimmymouse · 08/09/2012 08:49

Ha! I just read the packaging again and saw this note: "It is recommended that the thigh high stockings are used in conjunction with suspenders". Um. I'm 34 wks pregnant. Where on earth would I get suspenders to fit at this stage?! And also, that sounds like an awful lot of faff.

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midori1999 · 08/09/2012 09:48

Haha, no one told me about suspenders for my thigh high stockings and I was in and out of hospital with the delightful things!

I always thought they would be better in funky colours or at least black. If I have to wear them again I am going to dye them!

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mimmymouse · 08/09/2012 09:59

That is funny! Well, I mentioned it to my SIL and she is bringing me a suspender belt thingy that apparently will sit under the bump. However, she also told me about a company called Pebble UK and I've ordered some proper over the bump tights with the same amount of compression as the ones the doctor gave me. Some in black!!

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