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Oh, you poor thing! So glad you got to the hospital when you did! Sending quick recovery vibes your way!>>>>

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Praying for a speedy recovery. I am scheduled for my surgery on the 13th and am scared as I have a history of a blood clot in arm in August. Hope all goes well for you

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Did you let your surgeon know? I have a family history of blood clots (maternal grandma had 2 pulmonary embolisms and my dad had a DVT) and my surgeon plans to have me on blood thinners for longer after surgery to prevent one.

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Praying for a speedy recovery. I am scheduled for my surgery on the 13th and am scared as I have a history of a blood clot in arm in August. Hope all goes well for you

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Did you let your surgeon know? I have a family history of blood clots (maternal grandma had 2 pulmonary embolisms and my dad had a DVT) and my surgeon plans to have me on blood thinners for longer after surgery to prevent one.

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Yes my doctor is aware.. they explained to me tod

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Just wondering... in the day or two before the pain started, did you fly anywhere? Go on a long car trip? Anything unusual?

It would be nice to know if this is only a complication from the surgery, or a combination of factors.

How long do you stay in the hospital?

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No I did not fly anywhere or no long car trips. I was in hospital for 5 days. Some Dr' s in the hospital said it is connected to the surgery. I am not sure I will ever find out. It been a tough time! Looking forward to better days ahead.

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I'm so happy you are back home, safe and sound! I've been thinking of you! (I didn't want to say anything, but I lost my brother 34yo, and mother, 49yo to pulmonary embolism... my brother flew alot, and my Mom had some long car rides... neither had a diagnosis, so didn't get appropriate treatment).

If they want you to take a blood thinner for the next 6 months or year, it's a good idea. Coumadin takes more upkeep but it is easily reversed in case of excessive bleeding.

Good luck!

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I'm so happy you are back home, safe and sound! I've been thinking of you! (I didn't want to say anything, but I lost my brother 34yo, and mother, 49yo to pulmonary embolism... my brother flew alot, and my Mom had some long car rides... neither had a diagnosis, so didn't get appropriate treatment).
If they want you to take a blood thinner for the next 6 months or year, it's a good idea. Coumadin takes more upkeep but it is easily reversed in case of excessive bleeding.
Good luck!

Thank you!



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