Post-IV Thrombosis

Mystee · April 18, 2011

I developed Thrombosis in my left arm while I was in the hospital after surgery from 4/11-4/13. So note to everyone, if they are inserting meds into your IV and it is extremely painful aside from the normal burning sensation make them move the IV. They kept saying you will only be here 1 more day do you really want to move it. At the time I told them no I would deal with the pain, but had I known about Thrombosis then I would have made them move it. It causes hot spots on your arm you can see blood vessel's like they are bruised and you have inflammation, swelling and pain.

Thrombosis: is the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of blood through the circulatory system.

Other then that mostly off pain meds but still take them now and then if it gets bad. I am down 21lbs since my pre-op diet that started 3/29 and off all medications including my Nexium and everything I was taking pre-surgery with the exception of the occasional liquid pain meds they game me. Got the clearance from my doctor today that I can go on pureed foods now YEAH! Other then that she said everything looks great and I can return to work on 4/25. I do notice I start getting a lot of pain if I have be in a sitting position at the computer for any length of time which she advised that in a siting position you are using your AB muscles a lot and can be the cause of pain if you are sitting for any length of time.

I wish all of you that recently had surgery a very speedy recovery and those that are getting ready to have it a big congratulations and I wish you the best in your journey.

BajaMedGroup · April 19, 2011

Hey Mystee...you were very lucky that it did not progres to something more serious. Most major surgeries require anticoagulant therapy. In my case, I make sure our patients are on these medications in order to prevent a possible deep vein thrombosis or something similar. Some physicians order certain lab tests before the surgery in order to determine if the patient will need to be on this regime.

It is a good idea to ask your doctor about this very important topic.

Best of luck in your recuperation!!

Dr. JSA

Mystee · April 19, 2011

Hey Mystee...you were very lucky that it did not progres to something more serious. Most major surgeries require anticoagulant therapy. In my case, I make sure our patients are on these medications in order to prevent a possible deep vein thrombosis or something similar. Some physicians order certain lab tests before the surgery in order to determine if the patient will need to be on this regime.

It is a good idea to ask your doctor about this very important topic.

Best of luck in your recuperation!!

Dr. JSA

Thank you for the information. They were giving me Heparin shots during my stay while I was in the hospital.

Cmsumom · April 21, 2011

Thank you for the information. They were giving me Heparin shots during my stay while I was in the hospital.

Did they just give you the Heparin shots- is that normal or did they just start after you already had an issue?

BajaMedGroup · April 21, 2011

Heparin is a common and relatively safe therapy...other anticoagulant therapy is given orally, such as Rivaroxaban (Xarelto). This is what we use on our patients and it has given us good results.