cloud9 29 Posted September 4, 2013 When does the risk of blood clots subside post-op? I am 1 week post-op and am walking 10 - 15 minutes every 2 hours of my waking day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanielleSleeve 82 Posted September 4, 2013 And what about Pneumonia? Was kinda wondering that myself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BookWorm 87 Posted September 4, 2013 Iit was thought that for most patients, the heightened risk lasted only a few days - and reduced when they were up and moving around normally.But now research has shown that surgery patients are still at a higher risk of a clot for seven to 12 weeks after surgery. Keep walking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanielleSleeve 82 Posted September 4, 2013 Oh gosh! Yea I walk everyday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
italian-girl 152 Posted September 4, 2013 My surgeon said the highest risk is up to 4 weeks. She made me take 6 weeks off work due to my long commute to and from work because of the blood clot risk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloud9 29 Posted September 4, 2013 Thanks everyone for the responses!! I'm walking, walking, walking!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloud9 29 Posted September 4, 2013 To help prevent post-op pneumonia, my doctor told me to use the spirometer frequently every day for the first week following surgery. Of course if any fever >101 I am to let him know. I am stopping use tomorrow -I feel great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
