Just curious to know how many of you received Heparin (blood-thinner) shots pre & post-op?

I received shots both pre and post op.

I recieved them the day of surgery and while in the hospital for 2-days.

I only had the shots post op.

I had my first one about an hour before surgery and every 8 hours after until I was dishcarged.

I was given herparin through an IV before and after surgery until I was discharged. I then self administered Lovenox shots twice a day for 2 weeks after returning home.

Pre and post op

I had Lovenox both pre and post op in my lower abdomen... I got huge bruises at both sites and now (almost two weeks out) my entire lower abdominal area feels both sore and numb (it's odd).

I did through my IV about a hour before surgery and every 8 hours after that during my stay in the hospital. Once I got home for the first 14 days I have to administer Lovenox injections 2 times a day.

I had it while I was in the hospital after surgery. I was in 2 days.

Had it pre and post op.

Looks pretty common since there are no "didnt get any" replies.

I also had bruising at the injection site. I was told this was common.

Preop and post op for 4 weeks, but I have also had previous clots...

Kimmie

Pre and post-op lovenox self-injections, 1 week on each side. I had a clot and 2 pulmonary embolisms about 3 months previous to surgery. Matter of fact, I'm still on coumadin, although I was taken off of it for 1 month, then had to start taking it again. I had the horrible bruising as well.

I had to give myself Lovenox for a week after my knee replacement due to decreased activity level, but I do not recall any anticoagulant either before or after my sleeve surgery. I was up and walking very quickly after the sleeve, so I guess there was not the concern for clots las with some other surgeries. Interesting...Kathe