Comments on: About Vanda Lancour CLA(ASCP) CMF

By: Vanda Lancour

Vanda Lancour — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:20:32 +0000

Hi John,
We have many guys that wear a sheer stocking (pantyhose or thigh high) with shorts..especially in Florida on the golf courses where we have a lot of retirees. Don’t worry about it. You are smart in wearing the stockings to make your legs feel better and smart to want to stay cool. Vsanda

By: John Withers

John Withers — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:50:26 +0000

I must wear 30/40mmHg compression pantyhose and am compliant. They are prescribed by my GP. When it is very hot, I recently started to wear them with shorts. Being a guy I notice some people staring at me and having a joke about it. Am I breaking any laws for showing my legs off in this way (in North America) or must I just put up with the heat to avoid the unwanted attention? I live in Canada.

By: Vanda Lancour

Vanda Lancour — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 18:12:29 +0000

Spider veins are small varicose dilations of the veins in the skin and do not seem to be very important. They are a bit unsightly, but can signal a need to wear compression stockings to prevent large varicose veins.
Venous disease (disease of the veins) is generally progressive and may not be prevented entirely. However, in some cases, wearing support hosiery and maintaining normal weight and regular exercise may be beneficial.

By: Jo Ann Burch

Jo Ann Burch — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 13:40:33 +0000

My legs don’t swell, just have problems with spider veins. Any research showing support hose help spider veins? Will try to wear them more often, but summertime in Florida is brutal. Thanks

By: Vanda Lancour

Vanda Lancour — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 15:05:20 +0000

Hello,
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. All of the major manufacturers, Jobst, Medi, Sigvaris, and Juzo are used post-op to prevent DVT’s. However, many hospitals use TEDS (the white stockings with the peep hole in the toe. The really smart patient will tell their physician that they are bringing their own stock (thigh high open toe) to be put on them after surgery. Once a patient is able to get out of bed, even to go to the bathroom they should be wearing gradient compression stockings.
The spider veins do come back very easily after injection, especially if you do not wear support stockings all the time. I wear my support stockings every single day from the time I get dressed until I go to bed at night. My legs just feel so much better and they have made my osteoarthritis in my knees more tolerable. If the stocking you are wearing fits you correctly and keeps you from swelling, then you are in the correct stocking. Remember to do their job; the stockings should be worn daily and not just for dress.

By: Jo Ann Burch

Jo Ann Burch — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 04:41:11 +0000

Other than Sigvaris (which I love) as a sheer support stocking, I have knowledge of Jobst stockings being used post-op to prevent DVT’s. I have numerous broken spider veins in my legs, beginning at my knees and running to my ankles(inherited this from Mom). Although my dermatologist has been injecting these veins for years, new ones will always develop. Do you have any suggestions as to whether I should consider another brand or type of stocking? Honestly, I don’t wear them unless I’m dressing for special occasions. Thanks!

By: Vanda Lancour

Vanda Lancour — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:08:30 +0000

Hello,
Thanks for contacting SupportHoseStore.com and askvanda.com. I assume you are looking for a nice open toe stocking in the 8-15 mm Hg compression. Unfortunately, none of the manufacturers make an open toe stocking in this compression. If you are wearing the 8-15 mmHg for travel, you might want to think about stepping up to the 15-20 to protect your legs from DVT when you travel. Most of the manufacturers have an open toe stocking available in the 15-20 compression. If you have trouble finding them, please feel free to call customer service at 1-800-515-4271 for assistance. Thanks, Vanda

By: Jacqueline Jones

Jacqueline Jones — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:06:39 +0000

I would like to wear sandles during the summer months and when I am traveling to a warm vacation spot. What alternatives are available? I am wearing compression stockings 8-15mmg

By: Vanda Lancour

Vanda Lancour — Wed, 26 May 2010 03:04:32 +0000

Hi Debbie - We assume you are wanting a knee high stocking. There a lot of knee high stockings which will work for you. First thing is we need to find a stocking which is truly your size and length. One suggestion is a 20-30 compression with a silicone band. Why don't you take your measurements as suggested on our website on How to Measure Then call call 1-800-515-4271 and ask for Amber. She will have knowledge which can help you find a garment which will be a good fit. Vanda

By: Debbie Amend

Debbie Amend — Wed, 26 May 2010 01:57:52 +0000

Vanda-I had a toe joint replacement two years ago and the foot surgeon recommended I wear compression hose to keep the swelling down while I am on my feet (all day). The problem is that I can’t get hose that don’t roll down at the top…I wear the knee high version in a 15-20mmg or 20-30 on occasion. Any ideas?