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Has anyone had to have the Lovanox shot? and does it hurt? UGH> I am told it hurts like heck to to get that shot in your belly. Anybody have experience with it?

I had to take it for 8 days. Only hurt once. I HATE NEEDLES. So that's saying something. When you wipe with the alcohol make sure its dry before you stick. Also let it stay in for a bit to make sure it in, because if you pull it out before all the Med is in it will sting. Good luck.

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Has anyone had to have the Lovanox shot? and does it hurt? UGH> I am told it hurts like heck to to get that shot in your belly. Anybody have experience with it?

A bit of a bite, but bare able.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

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So proud of all of you' date=' gets a lot better after surgery. But get used to the liquids for a while. Plus check your weight being on liquids you'll be losing weight as fast as Mathew Mconaughey for his new movie.[/quote']

that is tru i started at 310 and am down to 297... started liquid diet on 1/8... i was excited I hadnt been under 300 in a couple years

Neek----->DOS: 1/22/13

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Thank you all so, so much for being super supportive and helpful. I don't know what I would without you guys! Everyone keep up the great work. We can do this!

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Has anyone had to have the Lovanox shot? and does it hurt? UGH> I am told it hurts like heck to to get that shot in your belly. Anybody have experience with it?

Lovenox can burn or sting. It is a very small needle and it is given in the adipose (fat) tissue around abdomen so it doesn't hurt as much. I am an RN and give these shots all the time. Some complain of a little pain but most don't. It is much better than getting a intramuscular shot anyday..

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I am so proud and excited of and for you. You did it. I knew you could. You have been there for all of us. Your an amazing person. Pray all the happiness and health that one is able to have. Best of luck' date=' LOSER[/quote']

Thanks SO SO much!! It was hard, but NO regrets anymore! How are you doing???

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Has anyone had to have the Lovanox shot? and does it hurt? UGH> I am told it hurts like heck to to get that shot in your belly. Anybody have experience with it?

I was getting heparin shots! I told them to STAY AWAY FROM MY STOMACH, and put it in my arm instead hahaha

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I got my Heparin shots in the arm, too. Three so far, with one more to go!

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I was told I have to do 14 days of lovenox in the belly when I get home. Yaayy me. I will do it to keep from getting blood clots. but I am don't have to be happy about it. LOL. anyway. I am so looking forward to so many things when I lose weight that these are just small hurdles. :)

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I'm 5 days out from revision band to bypass surgery. My back and shoulders are still in way more pain than my stomach. I wasn't hungry till I got home, and now everything I see I want to eat. Still in clear liquid hell for one more week. please tell me the hunger and back pain will get better! :(

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Had surgery on 1/14. On the soft food phase. Surprised how good I feel. Gas is still an issue. After the surgery my back hurt worse than anything. Luckily they warned me about that and that I would come home weighing more than when I went in....I came home 12 pounds heavier! I'm down 7 pounds of that. Haven't been hungry and having a hard time getting enough Protein and fluids in. Looking forward to getting onto food I can chew!

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I'm 5 days out from revision band to bypass surgery. My back and shoulders are still in way more pain than my stomach. I wasn't hungry till I got home' date=' and now everything I see I want to eat. Still in clear liquid hell for one more week. please tell me the hunger and back pain will get better! :([/quote']

Promise you, it will get better. Towards end of 2 weeks, I wanted something that resembled real food. My tummy wasn't happy w just liquids anymore. I was so hungry.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

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