NJGurl19 50 Posted May 19, 2013 Okay so while in the hospital I was given hemprin shots every 8 hours for the two days I was their. My doctors sent me with a prescription to five lovenox injections. The nurse did not understand why I needed this, and said that the shots at the hospital should be enough. My surgeon said they make everyone over 50 bmi do it, i was at 51. The thing is my gums have started bleeding and my legs keep getting numb! Should i stop these shot i don't want a blood clot but idk if these shots are doing me ill!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luckysmomma 407 Posted May 19, 2013 Contact your doctor. Wish you the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Linkin 8 Posted May 19, 2013 My bmi is 38 and my doc sent me home with daily levenox for a week. It's a precautionary measure for any abdominal surgery. Definately call your doc with any unusual bleeding. They may need to change or stop ur dose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chasaty379 15 Posted May 19, 2013 Gum bleeds are usual for anticoagulant therapy as long as its not excessive. You should be using soft bristle toothbrushes. Still contact the doctor though. And you would not be getting a bloodclot from a blood thinner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJGurl19 50 Posted May 19, 2013 My bmi is 38 and my doc sent me home with daily levenox for a week. It's a precautionary measure for any abdominal surgery. Definately call your doc with any unusual bleeding. They may need to change or stop ur dose. Where u also given shots at the hospital? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites