Blood Thinners

[Justoperated 141]

For how long were you prescribed clot preventing injections. My surgeon prescribed for 2 weeks, though he himself says that it differs, some surgeons dont prescribe at all, some for 3 days, others 10-14 days. He did tell me I can reduce to 5-7 days if I am walking regularly and able to drink well, which today I feel I am.

[tracywag 27]

I had one just before surgery, one just after, then was supposed to be daily while I was in the hospital (plan was 2-3 days). I was bleeding excessively in my drain so they stopped them.

[sunflowerchild 146]

I was only give them while in the hospital.

[Vabeachlady 37]

I had one before surgery, one the next morning then injections at home for 7 days. Was really worried about doing them, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.

[GreenEyes604 753]

I hate one prior to surgery, and one everyday I was there (4 days). I was also sent home with 12 injections of Novanox that my daughter injects into my belly once a day for 12 days.

[CocoPebbles1030 59]

I was giving myself injections for two weeks post op. The absolute worse part of the journey for me. I hated every moment of it but made it through.

[flmommyof2 79]

I give myself one the night before surgery and the hospital give me one the night after my surgery and I gave myself shots for 9 more days. I took my last one last night. Mine was called Lovanox.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I had none. My doctor had me get an IVC filter instead.

[Dajones 46]

I had to give myself Heparin shots for two weeks after surgery, and I HATE NEEDLES!!!! My needle fear seemed to subside a bit in the hospital as they kept coming in to draw blood to check potassium levels. The at-home shots weren't really all that bad but I did bruise a bit. I told myself that the incisions were from a bar fight where I got stabbed and the bruises were from the punches, but you should see the other guy!

[OhSoNique 84]

I have been on lovenox for about two years, my doctor told me to stop the day before my date and then for a few months.