Blood thinners

[MissKatt 26]

Do they always give blood thinners before surgery? Just a little curious because I have borderline low blood platelets which cause me to bruise and bleed easily as it is. Anyone else have that experience?

[erics300 137]

I was given a blood thinner before surgery but I don't have low blood platelets.

[twsport 45]

My doc told me he would be giving me Heparin before surgery. I told him I was on a blood thinning medication already and he wants me to stop it 5 days before surgery. I think that is what causes me to bruise so easily.

[Guest]

Do they always give blood thinners before surgery? Just a little curious because I have borderline low blood platelets which cause me to bruise and bleed easily as it is. Anyone else have that experience?

Yes. No big deal. It was a Heparin shot in the holding area. Smallest needle ever.

[MissKatt 26]

Yes. No big deal. It was a Heparin shot in the holding area. Smallest needle ever.

Oh, it's not the needle I'm afraid of lol I have multiple tattoos and piercings. I'm afraid of bleeding out :/

[dustin551 84]

I have low platelets as well. I told the doctor about it and he told me that depending on what my labs look like right before surgery, they might actually infuse some platelets in before surgery. Not sure what that means as far as blood thinners afterwards though.

[MissKatt 26]

I have low platelets as well. I told the doctor about it and he told me that depending on what my labs look like right before surgery' date=' they might actually infuse some platelets in before surgery. Not sure what that means as far as blood thinners afterwards though.[/quote']

Thanks! I was getting worried about that. So I assume, if my surgeon is any good, he will suggest the same.