How long should I wear compression socks?

usually, I have my patients wear compression socks for about five days postoperatively. It is important that the patient removes these and re-applies them a few times a day, say for a couple of hours, for comfort.

Generally the compression socks are for the times when you are not so mobile. It would make sense to wear them regularly for the first two weeks and when you are sitting at rest. After two weeks, if you are moving around more and not so stationary all the time, then you can start to just use them when you are at rest for a further 2 weeks. If you are getting back to your normal routine by then, you can leave off the compression socks. I hope this is of help to youBW

You should wear them about one week, during the period when you are mostly resting and lying supine as opposed to walking.  Once you are walking comfortably and regularly you should remove them.  Make sure they are not constricting you in the calf region.