My pulmonologist prescribed lovenox injections 1x day for 10 days after surgery for blood clots. I am not afraid to administer an injection as I used to be a nurse, however I'm not sure I've seen this as a discussion. What other post-op meds can I expect?

I was administered the lovenox injections only the 1st 3 days after surgery. I was sent home with a prescription for oral pain medication to take. That was it.

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I have the same instructions.

I only had to have the lovenox injections because I ended up with a blood clot from the IV site when I had my surgery. They gave me cumaden as well for it ( and am still taking it over a month later )Not sure why you are being given those...hope everything is okay! Keep us updated!

I was administered the lovenox injections only the 1st 3 days after surgery. I was sent home with a prescription for oral pain medication to take. That was it.

Same here. Maybe because I don't have a history of clotting.

Usually those with a BMI of 50 or greater will have to do luvenox injections. My sister gets hers twice a day for a week.

Usually those with a BMI of 50 or greater will have to do luvenox injections. My sister gets hers twice a day for a week.

Hmm interesting my BMI is 42 so I guess it is pretty high

Mine arrived in the mail yesterday. A little nervous about administering my own shots (or having my wife do it), but whatever it takes to be healthy!

I did 10 days of Lenox shots. Just standard with my doc. It wasn't really mentioned before surgery and I wish it would have. Thankfully I had insurance so my copay was $5. Without insurance, it was $1000. Be sure to pinch the injection site....it doesn't burn as much. Good luck!!!

I hate lovenox! I had to take it with my pregnancies and was surprised post OP but they based it on mthfr facto

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Thanks everyone. I'm glad I'm not the only one.

I had lovenox injections 2x day for 14 days. I had not problems with blood clots prior or post surgery, but was okay with the extra precautions.

I'm going to request lovenox if they don't prescribe it. I have a blood clotting disorder.... Factor 2. I sure don't want to have a PE!

Per my surgeon's request I am taking Lovenoxdaily for 14 days after discharge. It was given to me post op in the hospial as well. I did not have any issues with blood clooting prior to surgery but my doc uses it as a preventative.

I will say this, I'm on the generic and the cost was still insane at $107.

Per my surgeon's request I am taking Lovenoxdaily for 14 days after discharge. It was given to me post op in the hospial as well. I did not have any issues with blood clooting prior to surgery but my doc uses it as a preventative.

I will say this' date=' I'm on the generic and the cost was still insane at 107.[/quote']

Thanks glad I'm not alone. I researched the cost as well, and I know yikes. I calculated it at about $80 with my 20% co-ins, but they only have me on it for 10 days.