Scared, might have done BAD!

[Phatcurves 3]

I have had back problems for the last month since I gained weight. My surgery is on wed and I was told that I was not allowed to have nsaids because it would thin the blood. I took a SOMA last night and then five min later I realized that it might have aspirin. Sure enough I looked it up and it does. My surgery is on wed and I am scared that I am going to bleed now or that they might not do the surgery. Does anyone know if one pill could change my date? I will tell the doctor of course but I am so scared he is going to put my surgery off. HELP

[Tiffykins 673]

I know this isn't very comforting, but I had to take an aspirin the night before my surgery. I even have a clotting disorder that slows my clotting time significantly. I have to be given Lovenox to prevent clots, and a drug called DDAVP to help me clot, it's very counterproductive in my mind, but it's what the oncologist requires for me to have surgery.

So, I'm not sure if he will change your surgery date due to one pill. Give them a call and make sure your date won't change.

[deletedsally 8]

It's interesting that we aren't supposed to take anything to thin the blood prior to surgery, but they gave me several heparin injections while I was in the hospital. I hope your doctor gives the OK for your surgery to go forward as planned.

[VV2010 1]

I took something similar by mistake about 4 days before....they didn't change my date but I did make sure to tell my doctor....they'll know what to do

Good luck:)

[happyslvr 2]

Oh I am sure its fine!

Just be sure to let your surgical team know.

and dont forget and take anymore. LOL!

Good LUck~~~:laugh0:

[lmmore 0]

Yeah, i put my aspirin away 5 days before surgery. I am sure you will be okay. Just tell them......they'll probably give you less Heparin LOL