2nd Trimester

Swollen legs? Come on in!

I just got back from my dr appt and apparently a steady 0 or 1 or 2 pound weight gain for the first 5 appts then jumping to 10 lbs for the 6th appt makes docs worry.  :)  So, she determined that my legs and feet are swelling at a rapid rate and I have to wear compression socks.  Anyone have any good brand or store suggestions on where to get these beautiful things?  About 8 of my 10 lbs is water weight from my waist down... I really wish I could include a picture here.  It's not cute.  Thoughts?  Suggestions?  Anyone else feel like a water balloon?

Re: Swollen legs? Come on in!

  • I was just looking down at my legs thinking how swollen they look.  I've been trying to watch my sodium intake, but not sure how much it is helping. 
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  • I was kinda thinking that, too, before I talked to my o/b.  I've been trying to be so good about sodium since I swelled up so bad with my DS.  I've been drinking my daily water like a good girl...  I guess I just get puffy in my legs and waist.  I just don't know where to get compression socks- do I have to go to a special store or will motherhood have them?
  • try foryourlegs.com

     I have been wearing compression socks (the knee high ones) for about a month now. They work great!

  • I noticed mine for the first time last night when I took off my sandals and could see the puffy stuff still sticking out in between where the straps were. Ugh.

    I am imagining compresion stockings will not be sexy with summer shorts....

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  • I chose to wear compression stockings already. I'm not too worried about swelling, but I already had fairly poor circulation in one of my feet. I worked in a hospital and they "prescribe" these stockings to a lot of patients at the hospital.

    I know our Rite Aid has some (not too many sizes in stock, but still some) and also a medical supply store would have them. I personally, would go with the T.E.D brand. That's the brand they used in my hospital and I'm using now. I would have preferred to only have knee high, but I got these from my aunt's friend for free (2 pairs) so I'm sticking with the freebies! 

    HTH! Smile

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