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Re: DVT?
« Reply #15 on: September 05, 2005, 11:14:45 PM »
I agree with what others have said, better to be safe than sorry.  It's not silly to go to the doctor for it, if anything it'll just give you peace of mind.  Here's hoping all is well!
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Re: DVT?
« Reply #16 on: September 06, 2005, 12:52:31 AM »
Im back... everything's fine.
According to the doc, it's just irritated nerves... possibly caused by some of the procedures they used during the surgery.

I feel a bit foolish, but... i guess i was feeling guilty for not wearing the stockings, so i'd got it into my mind that it could be DVT related!  :-\\\\

Och well...  it's not the first time i've felt like a dork, and it wont be the last!   ;D


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Re: DVT?
« Reply #17 on: September 06, 2005, 12:59:33 AM »
Ah, phew, good news :)

That's exactly what they told my husband about his latest surgery too (and gave him extra pain killers)

So glad you are reassured- don't be daft, you're no dork - very aware and sensible in my book!

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Re: DVT?
« Reply #18 on: September 06, 2005, 04:18:40 AM »
Im back... everything's fine.
According to the doc, it's just irritated nerves... possibly caused by some of the procedures they used during the surgery.

I feel a bit foolish, but... i guess i was feeling guilty for not wearing the stockings, so i'd got it into my mind that it could be DVT related!  :-\\\\

Och well...  it's not the first time i've felt like a dork, and it wont be the last!   ;D

Hey, you're not a dork!  It's always better to get something checked out than deal with the potential consequences later on.  Glad everything's ok!  :)
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Re: DVT?
« Reply #19 on: September 06, 2005, 05:26:45 AM »
Im back... everything's fine.
According to the doc, it's just irritated nerves... possibly caused by some of the procedures they used during the surgery.

I feel a bit foolish, but... i guess i was feeling guilty for not wearing the stockings, so i'd got it into my mind that it could be DVT related!  :-\\\\

Och well...  it's not the first time i've felt like a dork, and it wont be the last!   ;D

What a relief!!!  Glad to hear that everything is ok - better safe than sorry!  :)
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Re: DVT?
« Reply #20 on: September 06, 2005, 08:28:42 AM »
Glad you went to the doc and found out!! It's always better to know -- and often it turns out not to be as serious as you think. I'm very pleased for you!!
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Re: DVT?
« Reply #21 on: September 06, 2005, 09:10:07 AM »
Icicle- would you be good enough to PM me with any more tips? I am having to do the legs against the wall thing still and I didn't know the correct way you described to pull yourself back up again (hurt my back doing it!)

New Dawn - I will post it here for Otter's benefit as well.

Imagine yourself on your back - legs up the wall...(I also forgot to mention...it's a good idea to put a blanket under your hips so they are slightly raised - this will relieve any pressure on the back and it's a lovely feeling.)

When you come up - the tendancy is to bring your legs forward and raise yourself up with your abdomen muscles.  You don't want to do this!  Instead bring your legs towards your torso (which is still flat on the floor) - hug them into your chest if you can - if not that's okay.  Then just carefully *roll* over to one side. So you are lying on the floor sort of fetal position.  With the arm closest to the floor - push up from the floor.  All the weight of your body should be in the ARM and not in your lower back or your abdomen.

It's not glamourous - but who cares!!  :)

If you are not sure how it works - start from this position before legs up the wall.  Lie down on the floor on your side - tucked up in fetal position and practise getting up only using your arms.  If need be - having a chair nearby can help - preferably one without wheels!  ;)

This is also an excellent thing to do for PMS and leg aches associated with PMS.  Especially important during *that time* to not use the abdomen muscles to bring yourself up!!!

I'm a bit freaky - I do this in airports after long haul flights while waiting for connections!!  ;D

For even *more* detail on this, check out: http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/690_1.cfm
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Re: DVT?
« Reply #22 on: September 06, 2005, 09:19:51 AM »
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Re: DVT?
« Reply #23 on: September 06, 2005, 01:42:25 PM »
Thanks Icicle from me too - that's really helpful stuff, particularly at ahem that time!

Okay I confess, I did have a little giggle imagining you doing this on the floor at the airport :) but hey, if it works it works!

Glad all is well OP ~ hope you had a restful night
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Re: DVT?
« Reply #24 on: September 06, 2005, 03:03:24 PM »

Okay I confess, I did have a little giggle imagining you doing this on the floor at the airport :) but hey, if it works it works!

It does work - feels great!  Although head stand is good too - but not recommended for busy airports.  ;D

Also adding to this thread:

Otter, if you find that your feet get a little tingly with them up the wall, you can also cross your legs and rest them on the wall.  That's quite nice too...it also helps if you find that after a bit you get a bit of strain in the lower back.
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