I wore mine at home for about a week and they got a hole in them that allowed my leg to pop through. That didn't seem like a very good thing so I called the doctor's office to see about a prescription for more. They told me not to worry about wearing them if I was up and moving around regularly. They are MUCH more important for those patients who are primarily in bed or chairs, maybe the elderly....those who don't move around all day like most of us do. But, Ross....the final answer should probably come from your particular doctor.