Coumadin

[tanyamann32 84]

Does anyone take coumadin as a bloodthinner. I had mini gastric bypass in October and was diagnosed with DVT and Pulominary Embolism three months later. I am currently on a new drug called Pradaxa but the doctors want to switch me to coumadin. They seem to be worried about the mal-absorption from the mgb because taking the Pradaxa the blood is not monitored but the coumadin the blood is monitored once a week. Thanks for your input.

[vanillayo 1]

I was unable to take Pradaxa for the same reason. It got old having to get levels checked but I felt better knowing that I was being monitored. So glad I don't have to take it anymore!

[tanyamann32 84]

I hope in six months i csn stop too !

[Irish Nana 2]

I also take coumadin. I have no problems as long as I keep up on having my doctor check it. If all is well, I only go once a month.

[tanyamann32 84]

Thank you for responding ! It been a scary time. By chance did the Coumadin make you hungry or gain weight ?

[tanyamann32 84]

My doctor put me on coumadin but it has been over 6 weeks and my calf from where the DVT is is hurting and still swollen. It hurts so much I having trouble eating. Needless to say I am in a stall. Anyone having this experience whom developed DVT and pulmonary embolism.

[Irish Nana 2]

I have been on coumadin since 2002 due to a condition unrelated to my gastric bypass surgery. I also had pain in my calf and my hematologist put me on Cilostazol twice a day. It is a different kind of blood thinner but for some reason it works. I no longer have any calf pain. Ask your doctor about it.

[tanyamann32 84]

Thanks for the advice.

[tanyamann32 84]

I also take coumadin. I have no problems as long as I keep up on having my doctor check it. If all is well, I only go once a month.

Hi did you have mini gastric bypass ? I am so concerned about malabsorption risk factor.

[Irish Nana 2]

No I had the regular gastric bypass.

[tanyamann32 84]

So far the levels are stable !

[Joann454 1,329]

Thank you for responding ! It been a scary time. By chance did the Coumadin make you hungry or gain weight ?

I've been on Coumadin since January for DVT it hasn't caused any hunger or weight gain.


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[10stackzz 184]

I'm on coumadin as well...since 2010. It had no effects on my weight. After sleeve surgery 3/16/17, I was sent home with Lovonox injection (2 times daily) to prevent clotting. Last injection is tonight...Thank God for that!..now I can focus solely on this weight loss journey.....9 pounds down since surgery.

[tanyamann32 84]

Being on the coumadin is difficult within itself but thus far no weight gain.

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