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The zippered ones mentioned by wolflover sound like a great idea though...
You might want to dig around online a bit to see what compression strength is recommended, or ask her physician.
And, when you come to think about it, many if not most users of compression hosiery are going to have pretty wide feet and legs! I'm sure you'll find something to suit her. Will you be okay helping her get them on?
However, why are you insisting on taking her on such a long trip? DVT could occur if you're not very careful with your mother and her legs.
Personally I love Sockwell brand compression knee high socks. I wear them when I have to be on my feet all day or sit all day. I buy the wide calf ones and they fit me well. But your Mum may need full leg hose and would need to be fitted professionally.
Could you explain about compression shoes?
She has bone on bone on her ankles and the cortisone injection do not work. She is eighty three and cannot have any more surgery.
Thank you form balmy Ontario Canada.
He puts them on first thing in the am and doesn't take them off until bedtime. He travels a lot and needs to have them for the inevitable swelling that occurs.
He is 6'5" tall and still has to get up and walk the length of the plane once or twice on long flights, to avoid DVT.
Honestly, a first class seat is his best friend. He can get up as much as he wants and he comes home a much happy camper. Trips over 3 hrs--we try to get him upgraded. I am a munchkin at 5'2" and can fit anywhere, although my time in first class sure makes me appreciate how much better I feel upon landing.
If you opt to get mom in shoes--DO NOT take them off during the flight. You'll never get them back on. Just loosen the velcro or laces.
Dh doesn't take water pills (yet!) and so that's not a problem. but with only 3 lavs on most planes, you will get some nasty looks from fellow passengers if you are spending a lot of time in there--I'd suggest a depends with a pad in it for emergencies.
Do you absolutely HAVE to take mom on this trip? If so, I wish you luck.
Look at Amazon, they also carry compression items like thigh and knee high compression hose.
Compression leg wraps are typically sold for those with lymphedema vs simple edema, but the principle is the same.
She, too, has enormous calves, and I never found compression socks we could get on her. (They're very painful on really swollen legs and impossible to get on.) She wears hospital socks 24/7 and is in a wheelchair, so it doesn't matter too much.
When you buy compression socks the size is determined by the calf measurement at the thickest part. There are several types and can be bought on the internet which is the cheapest way to go. Those sold in stores run $20 a pair and more. There are ones with feet in them, others with the toes cut out and others that go to the ankle. They are very hard to get on so she will need help. My nephew opted for the ones with zippers. I would check with a doctor to see what is best. I was told by the Medical Supply Store that they are not covered by Medicare or in my State Medicaid.
PS, my nephew says that wearing his socks makes him go a lot.
If she goes to a Podiatrist they might also have them or they could be ordered.
Her PCP could also order them as well.
As a matter of fact you might want to discuss the trip with the doctor to 1) determine if there are any medications she could take to help relieve the water retention particularly for the flight. 2) if there might be a concern for developing DVT. (deep vein thrombosis, a potentially fatal condition)