Question:
What about when you are sleeping????

I have heard that you should walk once every hour to help prevent blood clots, but what about when you are asleep..I am so affraid of blood clots...since my circulation is sooo very poor...Thanks [email protected]    — Shari V. (posted on March 27, 2002)

March 27, 2002
Hi Shari =) When I had my gallbladder surgery, the DR put elastic bands around my legs while I slept. These bands contract to squeeze the legs while you sleep, so the chances of bloodclots are less. If you discuss your concerns with your DR, he can give you options to help take precautions to protect you from bloodclots. I wish you well. =)
   — ScatCat

March 27, 2002
Hi! I also had special stockings that are tight that help circulation, as well as compression leggings (they go on when you are lying in bed and squeeze your legs every couple seconds- distracting the first night, then I forgot they were there). Just make sure you do your walking and you should be fine. Best of luck!
   — Angela B.

March 28, 2002
Hi! when I had my surgery I had the stockings and this air pump thing the would pump up then go back down every so often. The only bad thing about it was everytime I had to go Potty I had to call the nurse because I was hooked up. I was peeing about every 10 min the first two days due to so much iv going through me. I think if you talk to your doctor you will be more at ease. Also sometimes the nurses will wake you up and make you walk.
   — Yvonne C.

March 30, 2002
HI! I also had the tight stockings and the pump on the legs to prevent blood clots. Also I received blood thinning shots to help prevent them. I think everything will be fine. Best Wishes
   — Bethany F.