Blood thinners ...

[shellyd67 198]

My surgeon has prescribed blood thinners for me for 30 days post op. They are given by injection only. Anyone else doing/done these injections ?

[Michelle Tarver 62]

I am not post op yest. My surgeon said I will get them in the hospital. Only people with a history of clot issues will get sent home with them. But every Sargon is diff rent

Good Luck

[Engteacher 158]

I had thinner injections when I had my surgery in June. I have Factor V Leiden and, although I've never had a blood clot, my surgeon ordered injections every 12 hours while I was hospitalized. It was no big deal. The shots were given in my belly. Not painful at all. I also had the inflatable leg pressure cuffs on at all times except when I was walking the halls. I didn't need shots after the second day, but they insisted that I be up and walking when I went home.

Wow. 30 days. I'd ask more questions.

[shellyd67 198]

@Engteacher I agree 30 days is a very long time ... I did speak with my surgeon and this is the policy. I too have never had a blood clot and would much rather be safe then sorry but I personally think 30 days is extreme.

[teitei636 54]

I went home with a 30 day script, but at 1 week appt, doc took me off of them because I'm not at risk for clotting. It seems to just be a part of the routine.

[Hello new me 153]

My doctor also requires the shots for 30 days! It is for all his patients, doesn't matter the risk for blood clots.

[megmom757 113]

I took shots in the hospital and for seven days at home.

[red37 116]

I had them in the hospital and the nurse taught me how to do them before I left. My dr requires ten days for everyone regardless of blood clotting history. It wasn't a big deal just a necessary step in the process.