I wasn't thinking when I suddenly developed cramps 2 days ago. I've been taking IB profin and scheduled for surgery Friday. I've left a message at the doctors so i can find out how bad i've messed up.

How bad is this? Im in a panic!

Ultimately, you'll have to wait to speak with Dr. Kelly but I would start drinking lots of water to help get it out of your system. Good luck!

Surgeons prefer not to operate on people who have taken anything that could thin the blood especially in elective surgery, but it also depends on how many days you took it, and what dosage you took. Just be honest, and don't take any more. Good Luck!

Surgeons prefer not to operate on people who have taken anything that could thin the blood especially in elective surgery, but it also depends on how many days you took it, and what dosage you took. Just be honest, and don't take any more. Good Luck!

Oh wow, Really!? If that's the case then why do they give you blood thinners at the hospital to prevent blood clots?

When the surgeon and/or hospital administer blood thinners pre and post-op, they are using a controlled dose; they are aware of the pathophysiological activity of the drug they are administering and they know the best way to control the amount to keep it from being too high or too low for that particular patient's medical history, weight, etc.

When the patient takes meds themselves, they often are unable to answer important questions about what they took, what strength and dosage and frequency ,etc. That leaves a lot of guesswork for the surgeon and support staff and can introduce unforeseen complications related to excess bleeding, or not enough thinning (should they decide to forgo injected blood thinners due to the patient taking an oral med themselves).

There is a good chance you will still be able to proceed with your surgery, as long as you can give Dr. Kelly a complete picture of what you took and any possible medical history-related items that are particular to you. He will know which questions to ask so that he can make that decision and advise you accordingly.

Get in touch with him right away (try Omar again, if he hasn't responded in a reasonable period of time. He's usually very fast to reply). And definitely stop taking the Ibuprofen immediately!

Good luck!

Just heard from Omar. He didn't ask any questions about how much or when. told me to drink alot of fluids and that we are still ok for Friday surgery and said "no more please." he is so polite.

I'm glad to hear that they are still clearing you for surgery. It would be a bummer to have it pushed back.

I am glad it all worked out for the surgery, good luck to you!

That's good news.........you got lucky! So I guess from now on, the important thing is to slow down and give more thought to your actions before you do something and double check it's okay for you pre-op and even more important post-op!

This is a MAJOR change in your life, on almost all fronts, so it will be difficult to remember everything you're supposed to do and what you're not supposed to eat, or do. Try to keep your most important information close-by so you can refer to things when you need direction, and come visit VST when you're not sure. Someone here will help, no doubt!

Good luck with your surgery and welcome to the Loser's Bench! You will be happy with Dr. Kelly and his team, I'm sure. He's a great surgeon with a fantastic bedside manner and Omar and Cecey (Dr. Kelly's wife) are the best.

Oh wow, Really!? If that's the case then why do they give you blood thinners at the hospital to prevent blood clots?

Maybe that's it. They knew they are going to give you blood thinners when you get there and don't want you to pre-thin your blood yourself.

Glad all is well! Good luck with your surgery! Dr. Kelly is wonderful and Omar too!

Glad all is well! Good luck with your surgery! Dr. Kelly is wonderful and Omar too!

You and i are so close in stats. I like to watch your progress because I'm hoping it will be me soon.