Lovenox Injections After Surgery....?

[lmbordelon 14]

I was wondering if anyone else had to do the Lovenox Injections after surgery. My doctor said that I would take shots of Lovenox in the tummy for 14 days after surgery.

Of course that scares me to death...the thought of giving myself a shot!

Has anyone else had to do this post-op? What was it like for you...did it hurt? Any info would be great!

[gustavo52974 369]

I never did Lovenox, but I found this website which appears to be informative: http://www.lovenox.com/consumer/prescribed-lovenox/default.aspx

[lovelyladynhouston 26]

Yea I did it for 14 days also. It's not bad the needle is really thin doesn't hurt at all.

[xlr8ahead 40]

i would rather that than have the issues with the blood clots etc.the needle looks tiny and the top is push button.easy lol

[CarolinePT09 9]

Hi. I had to inject Lovenox pre and post surgery because I take blood thinners on a daily basis. It's not bad. Just look at YouTube videos on how to inject so u dont bruise yourself. If u squeeze the skin of where u will be injecting it doesn't hurt. Better safe than sorry. Good luck!

[LeaveItToSleever 80]

My surgeon said I could skip it because my BMI was already low enough by the time of my surgery that he was not concerned about blood clots.

[alex&zsmom 33]

I had to have them in the hospital. They hurt! Talk about exercise instead, but remember, no matter what you have to do, it's worth it in the end.

[MsDallasSleever 65]

I had to give myself injections for 14 days as well. It want that bad, the poke it easy but the medicine hurts a little going in. Those 14 days go by quickly!

[CrazyCatLady 130]

Would you rather have Lovenox injections for a few days, or be on Coumadin daily for the rest of your life??

I developed a 70% occlusive portal vein thrombosis 10 days after surgery. I will now be on anticoagulant therapy....forever. And because of that medication, I cannot do many things I want: roller derby, football, snow skiing (I'm not joking, these were on my pre-surgery "want to" list, and now I can't). If I lean up again my bathroom sink while brushing my teeth, I bruise.

Take the darn Lovenox! Deal with is for 14 days! Get on with life! You can do it!

[pretty-pink 43]

Lovenox injection needles are very small. It doesn't hurt, more like a pinch if you do it right. Thumb & forefinger about 2-3 inches apart, pinch up the skin FIRMLY (that kind of numbs the spot), clean & inject. It may burn a little after but DON'T rub or scratch the spot. It also helps to take a deep breath and exhale as you inject. Good luck!