I am really nervous about blood clots now the surgery is over..I am moving but not walking every hour. I was told that the reason that I cant go back to work is because i have limited mobility at work and I need to move every hour for fear of them..but I am really scared.. does anyone have any insight?

Definitely walk for 10 minutes every hour, especially the first few weeks. I set my iPhone alarm to remind me to get up and walk at first and did laps around the house.

I am really nervous about blood clots now the surgery is over..I am moving but not walking every hour. I was told that the reason that I cant go back to work is because i have limited mobility at work and I need to move every hour for fear of them..but I am really scared.. does anyone have any insight?

My doctor prescribed plavix for a month, it prevents blood clots. While I was hospitalized, I received lovenox preop and then every 12 hrs for the same. Its important to do foot pumps/ move your legs around and not cross your legs/ankles to help prevent clots as well.

Thanks yall! Im trying to walk but every 60 min is alot....i am going to ask for plavix so i wont be so paranoid....