Surgery was 8/20. This past Monday 8/27 I presented to the ER with pain in my rib cage area on my back and that sides associated shoulder when I breathe. They did a CT chest..multiple blood clots. I'll be in the hospital for a minimum of 5-7 days. Can't believe this happened to me. I Pray that none of you experience this.

I'm glad the clots were found quickly and that you're being treated!!! You'll have to take some meds for awhile, but it will clear up. I had pre-op clots and pulmonary embolisms that are now completely resolved. Good luck!!

I was in the ER last nightt for the same thing only I was cleared (my side effects of misery and pain are related to internal bleeding). I'm glad they found your problem as they can be life threatening. How long does this fuss up your recovery?

Thanks so much for your kind words everyone. Well, I wanted to clear something up. The clots "in my lungs" are apparently just very near my lungs in my inferior vena cava. I had a second dedicated CT yesterday of my abdomen pelvis (which was extremely traumatizing) and they found two more moderately large important clots. One near my kidney and one near my pancreas. The doctors are completely dumbfounded, as am I. They're doing lots of labs to see if there's any type of underlying clotting disorder... Which I don't have a family hx of. I don't know. What I do know is I will be here for several days at least. I am not allowed to get up or walk for fear of dislodging a clog...ugh

Thanks so much for your kind words everyone. Well' date=' I wanted to clear something up. The clots "in my lungs" are apparently just very near my lungs in my inferior vena cava. I had a second dedicated CT yesterday of my abdomen pelvis (which was extremely traumatizing) and they found two more moderately large important clots. One near my kidney and one near my pancreas. The doctors are completely dumbfounded, as am I. They're doing lots of labs to see if there's any type of underlying clotting disorder... Which I don't have a family hx of. I don't know. What I do know is I will be here for several days at least. I am not allowed to get up or walk for fear of dislodging a clog...ugh[/quote']

Oh my goodness Hun, this must be so traumatising for you. I send you healing vibes, light and love. You are in my thoughts and I pray that any underlying disorder is found and dealt with as soon as possible. I wish you good health. Keep your spirits up, this is a very difficult time for you, but I can tell you have a strong spirit and you will overcome this with a positive attitude.

Surgery was 8/20. This past Monday 8/27 I presented to the ER with pain in my rib cage area on my back and that sides associated shoulder when I breathe. They did a CT chest..multiple blood clots. I'll be in the hospital for a minimum of 5-7 days. Can't believe this happened to me. I Pray that none of you experience this.

Little bit worried now I'm having the same and when I breathe I have being for days my doctor said it was just mussel I think I may get it checked out now! Wish you all the best xx

Praying for you please keep us updated if you can. Adding you to prayer chain at church tonight this is really a serious thing. I hope things go as best as possible!!

How are you feeling today Hun?

Wow, you are really in a miserable situation! Hang in there and get well soon!

I am so sorry you are going through this. I am so happy that they found your clots early and u are being treated. I am sure it is a scary experience. I wish u a speedy recovery.

I'm so glad that they caught the clots and that you went to the ER when you did - that is really scary! I hope that you're feeling a little better today. Time in the hospital is no fun, that's for sure, but I hope you end up having a quick recovery.

How are you feeling today Hun?

Today I'm doing alright I suppose. Not much has changed since yesterday. I had a chest X-ray this morning (first one of these since my preop) I hope they don't find any surprises on there. The pain is prominent, but I'm just taking my pain meds when they're due and laying here. My heparin levels have been really good so they're only havin to check them once every mornjng instead of like every 6 hours or 4 hours or somethin crazy like that. Thanks for all the love!

I'll race you to see who gets over their complications sooner! At least we will have something to do lol.

Hey Kimberlee, its good to hear from you, please continue to keep us updated. I was wondering since your now on bed rest and still newly sleeved, are you doing that breathing thing spirometer? I'm unsure the exact name... I just want to make sure your lungs stay clear.

Are they letting you do some hard coughing to keep clear or is that too dangerous? You are in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy successful recovery!

Sorry you had problems!! Did your doctor do anything pre op to prevent clots? My surgeon gives you blood thinners right before surgery' date=' and right after. He also puts on mechanical boots to keep the blood flow moving in your legs. He also makes you walk, and do special breathing excercises right after.[/quote']

I am on the same schedule as you are. Coumadin before surgey and another one every 12 hrs.

Just updating everyone. I think I'm doing good, I mean the pain is definitely still there when I breathe but I'm takin it day by day. A physical therapist came by earlier and had me get out of my bed for the first time and walk over to a recliner and they want me to sit here as long as possible. It's actually not uncomfortable at all, so I think I'll be fine. Dr is still unsure on how long I will be in the hospital but I can expect to be out of work for a few weeks.. *sigh*