Blood thinners

[carrie1968 1]

Hi there, has anyone had this surgery who is on blood thinners? Thank you

Edited March 9, 2015 by carrie1968

[BookWorm 87]

Yes and things went great. I was put on Lovenox pre surgery, taken off of the Coumadin. Maintained the shots for a week post surgery and transitioned back to Coumadin.

[carrie1968 1]

Thanks for your reply Book Worm

[HappygoSusan 296]

I am on Plavix. 5 days pre surgery I injected Lovenox. Post surgery I went back on the Plavix. Just make sure your surgeon is aware what you are taking so that they can plan accordingly how to adjust your meds.

Susan

[carrie1968 1]

Thank you Susan

[A'sgotthis 49]

I have never been prescribed any before but will be on Lovenox shots for 7 days after surgery.

[Angela Roberts 4]

I just talked to my Protime Nurse about the 10 day Lovenox bridge my surgeon wants me to do for surgery. I am on Coumadin because of Factor V Leidens (I overclot) with history of a blood clot to my heart. She said my cardiologist will say no. He has cleared me for surgery but doesn't want me on Lovenox that long and off of Coumadin. I think I am going to have to arrange them doing a little confab.