I did remove the compression cuffs while on the devices - figured the risk of injury otherwise was higher than the risk of DVT - plus - I reasoned that if you're not safe from developing a DVT while exercising, you'll never be safe! It was definitely a classy look with my scrubs, though. At least I had showered and fixed my hair!
My body did what no one else could - I got a sinus infection and strep throat last Thurs. Still had to work part of the day Fri but spent much more time huddled under a blanket in my recliner watching Netflix and sipping hot tea than I did during the week I was home after surgery!