Surgery while on blood thinners?

[Asher325 15]

Hi guys! I had a recent blood clot and I am now on the blood thinners xarelto. I know I will have to stop the thinners before surgery. I am just wondering if anyone has had the surgery that was taking blood thinners and what their experience was like?? I also know once you've had clots in the past you are more susceptible to getting them again (this is my second time getting one) especially after surgery. I'm just very concerned. Thank you!! :-)

[Alfie 58]

Hi there, I can't give you an answer as I am not being sleeved for another 3 weeks but I too am on Xarelto. I was told by my cardiologist that I had to stop taking it 3 days before surgery which is a little nerve-racking. Well, once you're in the hospital they will give you heparin to prevent clots (least that what I'm getting). I'm wondering how long after surgery we can start taking the blood thinner again.

I am hoping and praying that after I lose the weight I may be able to stop this med. I am on it for A Fib which I only get very once in awhile.

All the best to you on your surgery.

Alfie

[Asher325 15]

Thank you! 3 days before, ya that is nerve racking. I just pray it all goes well and no clots after! Thank you for sharing! I am hoping too that losing weight will help with all of this. I wish you the best on your surgery as well!! :-)

[ga peach2558 8]

I had surgery on Tues. 11/18 & was given heparin in the hospital & a prescription for Lovenox injections to be taken twice a day for 14 days. I had a blood clot from a previous surgery so I am higher risk. Also, I had an IVC filter put in the day before surgery. This is a small filter that will catch any blood clots coming from your legs that could travel to your lungs or heart. This filter will stay in for a month. Hope this helps

[Asher325 15]

Yes! This helps a lot! Thank you so much for sharing! That sounds like what they may do for me! How/where did they put the filter in? Were you put in the hospital before your actual surgery then?

Edited November 21, 2014 by Asher325

[ga peach2558 8]

The filter was put in the day before surgery. It was done at the hospital but I went home after it was done. Only takes about 1/2 hour. They make a small incision in the groin area & insert the filter in a vien that runs near your heart. The filter is small & looks like an umbrella. Mine will stay in for a month then will be removed with a small incision in my neck. It is done with just a local anesthia & some sedation for relaxation. Very easy procedure that likely saves many lives. Talk to your dtr about it.

[Asher325 15]

Wow! Sounds pretty simple! I definitely will! Again, thank you so so much! There has been great info on here in regard to people having previous blood clots and what they do to prevent future ones too. Very informative and makes me feel a lot better! :-)

[ga peach2558 8]

Anybody on here taken Lovenox for blood clots or for prevention of blood clots?

[Quest4TheNewMe 225]

I don't have any history of blood clot issues, but I was given a shot of lovenox right before surgery and then once per day for the next two days that I was in the hospital.

[ga peach2558 8]

Thanks. I was given heparin in the hospital & prescribed Lovenox after. Had some concerns about lowering platelets since they dropped after surgery.

[L.T. 12]

Has anyone been prescribed Xarelto after Gastric Sleeve Surgery??