I just got back from my pre-op class. I loved it.......until the end. Let me start from the beginning. There was a physical therapist who talked to each of us individually about if we have any problems with starting a exercise program now and she also talked about some other things too. We then gather in a group and went over a handout that she gave us. Basically the handout was about your goals for exercising, how to find your target heart rate, what kind of shoes to wear... etc. COOL. Then the nurse coordinator comes in and another handout is passed out. We go over it. Everything is looking good until she says to prevent blood clots each of us will be using AV impulse pads to our feet, given heparin in the hospital,and NOW this is the kicker. I HAVE TO GIVE TO MYSELF AN..... ARIXTRA INJECTION FOR 7 DAYS AFTER SURGERY IN MY STOMACH. Mmm.... WHAT????:scared0: Man.... I'll do what I have to do,but dang it injections!!!!! Did anyone else have to do the injections after surgery?:thumbup1:

i got them after my surgery when i went in to the icu. mines for different reasons but i had to get them.

I haven't heard anything about this type of shot but I also have not had my surgery yet. Also keep in mind everything during the information may not apply to you directly. They are trying to get the most information out there for the majority of patients. You may require more or less of this drug.

This was my surgeon's required pre-op class where we talked about the injections. All of his patients have to give themselves the injections. I don't think all surgeons require the injections, but it kinda sounds like most do to prevent blood clots. I'll probably do it myself, since several posters have said it is'nt that bad. If Snowcrystal's granddaughters can do it......I can too. LOL.

Edited July 2, 201016 yr by Dansha