Did you have to give yourself shots after your surgery?

[BloomingFaith 29]

Did your surgeon write a prescription for shots for after surgery to prevent blood clots? Anyone know how much they are? I have to pay for 1/2 of all meds.

[magpie30 187]

nope, the only thing i got was liquid pain med. They stopped the shots when i left the hospital. You should be walking quite regularly once home so blood clot medication generally isn't needed unless you are a special case. but i've not heard of anyone having to do it after being home from hospital.

[avanti 92]

i was prescribed Enoxaparin 40mg.. and i think i paid about $37 for a 20% co-pay..

[kckitty 13]

I gave myself shots of a blood thinner. My insurance covered most of it. Don't remember off the top of my head how much it was.

[BloomingFaith 29]

I called the pharmacist. they will cost me $90. It is really weird to hear how many of the surgeons do things differently, such as some surgeons make you have the tubes sticking out of you . (Mine does YUCK) and some don't. Some make you take the shots, mine does. Some don't. SOme surgeons make you clear liquid diet for 2 weeks before surgery (mine does YUCK) and some don't. Oy. Thanks everyone for your answers!!

[Alyjourneys 117]

Did your surgeon write a prescription for shots for after surgery to prevent blood clots? Anyone know how much they are? I have to pay for 1/2 of all meds.

Our patient advocate sets everything up. I will be leaving with all meds at hand including blood clotting injections. They want to make sure you do not have any issues. I love how they are very involved.