Shots?

[raylene76 20]

What are these shots after surgery I see people talking about? I have not heard anything from my surgeon about that yet? Any thoughts/advice?

Thanks in advance for any comments

[Formyboys2015 40]

I've gotten 2 anti clotting shots since I've been in the hospital. They're so you don't get a blood clot.

[glitterpockets 85]

Mine hasn't mentioned getting any shots wither. Does everyone receive them?

[KindaFamiliar 3,867]

I had 10 days of self-administered shots post op..

As mentioned, they were to assist with not clotting.

I just did it at the same time as I took my liquid vitamins and ate my yogurt..

Ahhhh, those were the days...

[glitterpockets 85]

...*panicking* self...administered...shots....10 of them? I'm getting woozy just thinking about it.

[KindaFamiliar 3,867]

Nah, don't...
It was really easy...

All you gotta do is stick the needle in til it stops, slowly push the end then rub your belly...

I freaked out at first too...

But don't panic..

It's not bad at all..

And if it is, just get someone else to do it for you..

Except maybe the 'rub your belly' part of it..

Kinda.

[glitterpockets 85]

Haha I'll hopefully just faint and be passed out through it. I cringe at the sight of needles. When I get blood work they know not to let me see the needle.

[raylene76 20]

I will definitely have to ask next appointment. I do insulin four times a day so what's a few more? Lol. I just had never heard that before. Interesting

[KindaFamiliar 3,867]

@@glitterpockets

Yeah, you're in trouble then..

But remember, not all surgeons and post-op care are the same...

Let them know you don't do needles...

I'm sure they'll sort something out...

Edited August 6, 2015 by KindaFamiliar

[glitterpockets 85]

@@KindaFamiliar

oh, I'll definitely be mentioning it! Lol thank you for making me aware though!

[shellyd88 463]

It's not that bad it comes in a pre loaded syringe the pharmacy can show u how to do it it's really easy it's very fine needle it's not painful

[ylluz 151]

No shots for me lol....

[raylene76 20]

Just had a pre op class and I do have to do shots. They said it's called lovenox and I have to do one shot a day for seven days. I am on insulin so hopefully it will be similar.

[laura4923 137]

Lovenox is a blood thinner, used to prevent blood clots. Blood clots are a preventable risk factor with WLS. The syringes some preloaded with the proper dose. The needle is very fine, similar to what is used to give insulin. It is a small amount, equal to about 40 units of regular U100 insulin if you are a diabetic. I have to take it for 14 days. Every surgeon is different as to if, and length of time. Hope that helps. Also, it goes in the fat so most people don't even feel it!!

[glitterpockets 85]

I've noticed a lot of diabetics have to do it, what about people that aren't diabetic?