So it seems like not all surgeons do this. Why is this? Please explain!

I'll be going to mx and my surgeon doesn't.

I had shots right before my surgery and the next day in the hospital, and was not required to continue at home. My understanding is that they look at your history and see if you are predisposed to blood clots, or have had clotting issues before. I'm not sure if some require it of everyone. Good luck!!

I am pre-op and my surgeon warned me that he requires 5 daily shots to be done at home leading up to the surgery day. He said he prefers to err on the side of caution where blood clots are concerned and requires this of everyone. He does many laporiscopic procedures not just bariatric surgeries. I don't think I can give myself a shot so I will need to find a friend to help me get this done.

Carol in AZ

Pre op for a sleeve in Feb 13

Dr. Monash

I am pre-op and my surgeon warned me that he requires 5 daily shots to be done at home leading up to the surgery day. He said he prefers to err on the side of caution where blood clots are concerned and requires this of everyone. He does many laporiscopic procedures not just bariatric surgeries. I don't think I can give myself a shot so I will need to find a friend to help me get this done.

The needle that you use to inject the Heparin is TEENY TINY!!! It's so small that you can barely feel it when it breaks the skin. You usually have to inject into your thighs, so it's really easy to give it to yourself. Be brave it's nothing compared to everything else we have to go through!

I saw a blood doctor ahead of time..he gave me a prescription..blood clots were the scariest part for me..I did it for ten days

Thanks everyone.

My surgeon says they prefer to do anti coagulants after surgery rather than prior to.

My mom had a blood clot in her leg when she was pregnant with me, and about 4 years ago my moms brother had a pulmonary embolism. Should I be concerned?

Have your doctor do a blood test for something called factor 5 Leiden..it is a blood clotting mutation..that increases your risk..my dad and sister had clots too..my dad died ..and me and my sis got checked..we both have it..that's why I saw a blood doctor and got a prescription fir the shots ..it wasn't my surgeons prescription..I just told him about my disorder. Good luck

Have your doctor do a blood test for something called factor 5 Leiden..it is a blood clotting mutation..that increases your risk..my dad and sister had clots too..my dad died ..and me and my sis got checked..we both have it..that's why I saw a blood doctor and got a prescription fir the shots ..it wasn't my surgeons prescription..I just told him about my disorder. Good luck

My doctor did an entire battery of coagulant tests a minimum of a week before surgery due to a blood clot history in my family. The tests came back negative, but as a precaution I took shots home with me. I gave them to myself in the fatty part of my abdomen. The clot issue was a real motivator in getting me to walk as much as possible.

I was given the prescription and did it for 5 days. I had to inject them in the fatty part if my abdomen. It wasn't bad at all. The needle is very small

I would inquire with the surgeon especially if you are traveling. Obesity and long flights and your family history put you at greater risk of a blood clot and pulmonary embolism.

I had surgery on Dec. 18,2012 home on 12/20 and had to do shots for 10 days, needle is small kind of painless better safe than sorry. Good Luck!!!