Easily bruising

[time4change2017 15]

Did anyone start bruising very easily after surgery. I feel like every morning I wake up I have a new bruise on my leg. Both legs are very tender.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

[heidikat72 935]

how far post op are you? were you given blood thinners in the hospital? if you are still early out and had blood thinners immediately post op (to prevent blood clots), then it is common to bruise easily for a while.

[time4change2017 15]

6 days today and yes I was given blood thinners.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

[heidikat72 935]

it'll take several weeks for the effects of the blood thinners to wear off. so just try to be careful because you will bruise easily for a while.

[tigraq08 52]

Even still let your doctor know I had blood thinners too and im not bruising. Be safe.

Sent from my 6045O using the BariatricPal App