Has anyone who was borderline a size 7 due to post-op swelling purchased a 7 and it worked? My calf size is up a bit, but fits in the size 7 range. The thigh is a disaster still and about 2 inches over the thigh range from the swelling. Not sure if I...
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This is probably best addressed by your surgeon or physical therapist! My best guess is it's OK, however I am not involved personally in your care and not the last word.
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I used to wear 8 extra extra wide, perhaps the same as 4E. I bought the narrower of the two sizes which were offered some years ago. I would put them on at night to hold down swelling that occurred during the day. They were fine for a few hours but I would need to pull them off before morning. More recently, I bought just one for the foot that still swells. I bought it in the larger size; it was too loose to help.
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I am the same size now and it worked just fine for me last week when I had vein work done. So yes it will. They are tough to get on- try rolling it and working it up your leg- not like traditional pull ons,
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Hi, I looked at their actual site for sizing. From there I took my own measurments and from those I tried to make the best decison from there. Also, if your half measurment is a size larger than what it should be for a smaller size based on the measurments for your thight, base your size off of your calf instead or the brace will not fit properly.
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I recall in the hospital they sort of turned it inside out, got it on my foot the correct way and then sort of rolled it up my leg. At home here my husband had to work at it. It is not an easy thing to do. I had to wear large (that is what they gave me in the hospital) so maybe you need a large instead of medium. In any case you basically have to tug and pull as they are very tight. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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As the others have said, you need a pair larger than what this product offers. My calves are 16", I ordered the medium/large size and they are just the right size. Any larger calves and they would be to tight. Good luck!
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I was told. 3"above the knee cap & 3"below the knee cap, measuring around your thigh and calf area. Is a general rule. But this site didnt offer inches when I purchased both of mine. My theigh is 28", and this xxl is to small for me. So I haven't worn them yet. Good luck. I hope this helps.
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You don't "feel" them exactly - if they fit right you forget they are on. What you should notice is that your swelling is under control at the end of the day and/or your legs do not ache. HTH! As far as sizing, they sizing charts they provide seem correct to me.
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They don't have actual measurement-based sizing, unfortunately. The Small/Medium and Medium/Large size specs are all we have to work with. That being said, there is a review that conveys an opinion/advice that any calf circumference of 15" or more should be paired with a Medium/Large sleeve. I happen to have ordered the Medium/Large size without measuring anything, and I struggle a little to get the sleeve on and in place (which might simply be the 'nature of the beast', given what it's supposed to do), but it works extremely well, and is the only thing in my experience to prevent the shin splints I was otherwise plagued with and practically guaranteed to 'get'. I just measured my calf circumference, and it's ~14.5" -- so although mine is less than 15", a Medium/Large is what I needed, and it works well enough to do the job, but is tight enough when trying to get it on to make me wonder whether I ordered too small a size -- but once in place, it's fine, and it's not too tight (feel-wise), and doesn't hurt, etc. -- it just works like a charm.
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I have a pretty slim/average calf (not skinny or muscular though) but I dont know diameter. They do not leave any marks or "too tight" lines on me.
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Try the adult short leg version. . The one I had only fit to above the ankle. It might be too long but you can always push it down. It works gret. Get well soon.
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My knee measurement is 16 1/2 (across the knee cap) so this fits fine at that point but I found it too tight at the calf and the upper leg. Perhaps I have some swelling because of inflamation. I've found a more comfortable one at Walmarts, size L/XL which fits 16" to 20" and does not have the velcro tabs top and bottom. I found the tabs don't close flatly and catch on clothing.
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The bauerfreind website gives the measurements above and below the knee. The measurements are right on for each size. It is not a tight fit so it should work for a mild degree of swelling. If u have a lot of swelling u might need one size larger
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I broke my wrist and after removing the cast I needed to cover it because my skin was very painful. I bought the 3" size.I just tried the 3" stockinette on my calf what measures 15 3/4" and it fits fine.It also fits around my ankle what measures 8 1/4". If your calf is much larger You could try the 4"size.
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Linda, I found the chart to be accurate. I'm 5'9" and 195 and got the XL (largest size). I agree that large doesn't sound right to me, for you. Did you use a flexible measuring tape to measure your calf circumference? A piece of string will work.
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Go to skins.net, choose a pair of compression socks then hit "size guide". It's by calf size. The socks are amazing, I have five pairs (and no relation to the company).
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I Had a knee sleeve for a while. I ordered a new one same size and it as a little smaller. In fact it was tight. I would suggest 1 size up. Guess they have a new company making them.