Does everyone get these shots after this surgery?

I didnt, some do, some dont.

I got them as well!!! Less chance of blood clot but man oh man the bruises I have are horrific!!!!

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I had it every 8 hrs for 3 days!!! Not a problem at all.

I did. One before and i think 2 times after. I LOVED those leg massager thingees and I still like wearing my ted socks.

I think I only had 2 or 3 and no bruises at all.

I had one before and 2 after. Slight bruising. No big deal. Rather have the bruising than risk the blood clots

I had one before and 2 after. Slight bruising. No big deal. Rather have the bruising than risk the blood clots

Totally agree!!! Will take my bruised arms legs n belly overt a dvt or pe!!!

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I did but I had a blood clot during my first pregnancy thus I was on heparin for two years in a row (2 pregnancies). So needless to say- any surgery you are at risk for developing clots. Of course someone like me is going to be a given that I had them but I think for the average person- it's a doctor's preference.

I have to give them to myself everyday for 10 days at same time of day. I had them in hospital too. I have not bruised. I had the option to have someone come in to do it, but it is not painful so I can handle it.