iwalktheline 1 Posted January 29, 2009 anybody have to go on lovenox shots before/after lap band surgery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQUAD64 9 Posted January 29, 2009 I have never heard of this before??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RestlessMonkey 7 Posted January 29, 2009 It's a blood thinner, less likely to cause bruising than heparin, and a longer half life (I think) I'm sure it's just extra insurance to prevent clots; you may ask your prescribing doctor why s/he feels you need it. It' s not common, but not unheard of! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQUAD64 9 Posted January 29, 2009 It's a blood thinner, less likely to cause bruising than heparin, and a longer half life (I think) I'm sure it's just extra insurance to prevent clots; you may ask your prescribing doctor why s/he feels you need it. It' s not common, but not unheard of! Thanks for the clarification! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BABY-LYN 9 Posted January 29, 2009 I had to take a shot once a day for 7 days. It really wasn't a big deal. Just don't give your self the shot in the same spot every day, alternate the side of you tummy each day. And don't rub the spot after you give yourself the shot that will cause bruising. You won't have any problems so don't worrry about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites