Blood thinner shots

[Jackielo 3]

Hi did anyone go home on blood thinner shots I'm freaking out because I can't do it myself . The doctor said my bmi was over 50. Hemprin shots

[amandask 45]

I did. I hate needles but the nurse showed me how to do it and let me do it whilst she watched and its not as bad as i thought it was going to be. Had 5 days worth and have last shot tomorrow. You can do it x

Mandi xx

[sherri~ 77]

I did. 10 days...you honestly just suck it up and pinch the skin and get it in there. Seriously, just thinking of the possibility of blood clots was enough to ensure compliance.

[HB76356 122]

I have a severe needle phobia myself so I get where you're coming from. Luckily the needle is so small and if you pinch the skin you don't even feel it. [emoji3]

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[Olypie 41]

Just finished my week course of the at home shots. I never did them before but it really wasn't that bad. Then again needles don't bother me a lot either.

Just getting through the first one was the hardest.

[gryffen 176]

Yeah we get them too and I had them for 10 days after my daughter was born. Best way is to pinch skin and just dive in, pull out immediately as Ouchie if don't.

And NEVER rub the area or you will bruise.

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[kimberb 323]

I received two heparin shots before I was discharged from hospital.

[Coah 37]

Heparin is common to prevent DVT in most patients. If they sent you home on Lovenox they should have given you a kit with a DVD and a little sharps container and your nurse should have had you self administer in the hospital.




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