Anyone had problems with blood clots?

[WAEE01 2]

So im going in on May 26th for RNY and have been doing alot of research... and all of a sudden i have this fear about blood clots....anyone have any problems?? Should i be so worried?

Ive had to c-sections and remember they put those boots on my legs to help with the issue...

[OregonTeacher 63]

I haven't heard of too many. For me, I was given blood thinners in the oor and a couple of times a day while in the hospital. Plus got to wear the little leg booties. the way my surgeon put it is, "We treat a thousand people to help prevent the complications that one person would have."

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

DVT is a very real risk for any surgery. That is why the surgeon's instructions include blood thinners, leg compression devices, but most importantly, walking.

[allielee 263]

I had a DVT before I had bypass and had no issues with getting one from surgery

[going2servive 36]

I've had two c-sections and had the bypass on 11/11/14. I've had no issues at all. I also made a point to do as I was told when I came home after surgery. They are going to tell you to walk, make a point to walk. Even if it's for 10 minutes every hour your awake. You will do great ????.

[hellohealthy 32]

I had leg compression booties and blood thinners. If you walk enough you should also have a reduced risk.

[ivy4u 13]

I have a history of blood clots ,but the hospital kept a close eye on it. They gave me shots of blood thinners several times a day. Had me up and walking several times a day and I had the compression devices on my legs. My surgeon also sent me home with 3 weeks of injections to take. The hospital does a great job of staying on top of things and making sure there are no complications like that.