I was given in blood thinning injection tools in prep for sugery

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gretchy
gretchy Member Posts: 106
edited October 2019 in Surgery - Before, During, and After

my PS says it is common to have to inject yourself with blood thinners after surgery to prevent clots. It's not a definite as he says I'm low risk. Has anyone else needed to inject themselves after surgery?

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  • MelissaDallas
    MelissaDallas Member Posts: 7,268
    edited October 2019

    They saw what they believed to maybe be some tiny clots in my lungs prior to ovarian cancer surgery. I had to do daily injections for six months

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  • ksusan
    ksusan Member Posts: 4,505
    edited October 2019

    I did not.

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  • exbrnxgrl
    exbrnxgrl Member Posts: 12,424
    edited October 2019

    I received Luvenox (sp?) in the hospital and was told I might have to continue the injections at home. In the end, I didn't have to continue at home, but I can no longer remember why not. This was not in prep for surgery, but after the surgery

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  • Spookiesmom
    Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
    edited October 2019

    Yes, I did, after surgery both times. In my stomach like a diabetic would. They leave nasty bruises. Seems like for a week twice a day.

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  • ksusan
    ksusan Member Posts: 4,505
    edited October 2019

    Does it depend which surgery? I had a pretty quick BMX with no recon.

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  • SimoneRC
    SimoneRC Member Posts: 419
    edited October 2019

    In my family’s experience....

    Of my sister’s 8 or so surgeries (several open for colorectal cancer, hernia, hip and hysterectomy) she only had to do the injections after the open hysterectomy. After BMX, I had to take aspirin but not after any of my other surgeries. My husband had to take aspirin after his hip replacement.


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  • Beaverntx
    Beaverntx Member Posts: 3,183
    edited October 2019

    I have not but DH had them after hip replacement, he was already taking baby aspirin.

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  • beach2beach
    beach2beach Member Posts: 996
    edited October 2019

    I did not have any blood thinner injections or blood thinning meds prior to or after my double mx. Might be something either that shows an increased risk of or maybe just a dr.'s preferred treatment? just as my PS and BS did not prescribe to pain killers for surgery. All they give is Ketelorac..heavy duty tylenol as the nurse told me. Some PS and BS do presscribe


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  • M0mmyof3
    M0mmyof3 Member Posts: 9,696
    edited October 2019

    Never had to do blood thinners until they found clots in my lungs and heart a couple of years ago. Was first on Eliquis twice a day until the APRN at the cancer center took me off of it without consulting my cardiologist or the MO first and put me on Lovenox.Had lots of trouble with those injections twice a day. I had pain in the injection area for anywhere from 10-15 minutes, bloody noses that would start for no reason and nasty bruising. The next time I saw my MO, I told her about it and she put me back on the Eliquis twice a day and I have been fine ever since. Every scan shows no sign of clots.

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  • AliceBastable
    AliceBastable Member Posts: 3,461
    edited October 2019

    I was on Warfarin after my hip replacement. Other times I've just had recommendations (but not orders) for baby aspirin. It might depend on the patient's age and general health.

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  • ksusan
    ksusan Member Posts: 4,505
    edited October 2019

    I should also say that my surgeon would not permit aspirin or ibuprofen. I suppose he'd have okayed Tylenol, but I'm not someone who experiences either pain relief or reduced fever from it.

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  • gretchy
    gretchy Member Posts: 106
    edited October 2019

    thank you Melissa. 6 months! Wow you're a trooper.

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  • gretchy
    gretchy Member Posts: 106
    edited October 2019

    interesting ksusan I guess these doctors all have their own ways of doing things. Thanks

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  • gretchy
    gretchy Member Posts: 106
    edited October 2019

    Alice that's a good point about age and state of health. I know I'm not young 54 but I'm in good health so hopefully low risk for clots. I guess I'll do what they to me to do.

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  • gretchy
    gretchy Member Posts: 106
    edited October 2019

    good point Alice about age and health. We shall see.

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  • gretchy
    gretchy Member Posts: 106
    edited October 2019

    so sorry to hear that mommy2 so glad no more clots!

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