Re: So uhh...stockings?

Originally Posted by fins

There are certain things that men just don't do. Wearing stockings is about six of them. Underarmour support tights, or something like that. All of the support, none of the emasculation.

For a man to going into a female dominated profession, the "emasculation" issue should have been taken care of long ago. Walgreens offers some over the calf support socks http://www.walgreens.com/store/produ...id=prod2150784#
I have also used TED hose that I got while in the hospital after surgery and wore cotton athletic socks over them. Please, do not let the word "stockings" make you afraid of taking care of your legs and feet as they are what will get you through your shifts. I learned a long time ago that the most expensive thing you can buy is a cheap pair of shoes.

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Get the black ones with the seam up the back! Those are HOT!

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lol....compression stockings have come along way in recent years, at this point they look like regular white socks, or black / navy blue dress socks, or in a womans case, stockings and pantyhose. A quick google search turns up http://www.compressionstockings.com/, and they have a pretty big selection geared towards men, really manly or not. http://www.compressionstockings.com/men-c-21.html I'd go with the 15-20 knee high options, just about any color you want.

Re: So uhh...stockings?

Originally Posted by JDunno

lol....compression stockings have come along way in recent years, at this point they look like regular white socks, or black / navy blue dress socks, or in a womans case, stockings and pantyhose. A quick google search turns up http://www.compressionstockings.com/, and they have a pretty big selection geared towards men, really manly or not. http://www.compressionstockings.com/men-c-21.html I'd go with the 15-20 knee high options, just about any color you want.

Hmm, I guess these look pretty good. Thanks! I'll just call them 'big socks' instead of stockings

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Originally Posted by ooottafvgvah

Hmm, I guess these look pretty good. Thanks! I'll just call them 'big socks' instead of stockings

Ohh, just call them TEDs

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Originally Posted by mcknis

I know your avatar name is r/t the indian name, but the other day at work i was working with one of our LPNs who's name is Sue and they were talking about her quatch. just cracked me up seeing your name!

Actually, I only found out after adopting it that it is an Indian name.

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I hate compression socks. They make me itch. I only wear no-show cotton socks to work. As long as I alternate sitting and standing, I have no leg pain or vein problems.

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I believe they told us that in school also. I've been a nurse since '97, only worn socks the whole time, ankle length at that. I work 12 hr shifts 48-60 hrs a week. But I'm only 38 and have no leg or foot problems (so far).
If it's only a recomendation and not a requirement, see how it goes. If you feel you need the support then go get some and have no second thoughts about it.

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Wow, I think your nursing school director is taking full metal jacket to heart. I can imagine the discussion held in administration:

"So, what can we do to the male students? We thought making them wear all white would break them down but noooo. I know!!! We can force them to wear TED hose!!! That will do it!! We can break their masculinity and humiliate them in one fell swoop!"

Guys do not wear pantyhose....not without getting mocked continously

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http://www.supportplus.com/

I always wear them.