How many of you had to use lovenox after surgery. Mine just arrived in the mail to use after surgery and I am worrying about having to give myself shots. I cannot believe Thursday is my day ) Feeling nervous...

I was scared to do it too. I had to do them for a week after surgery. But it really wasn't that bad- just don't think about it- I counted to three and just did it and it really didn't hurt! Ask the nurse before you leave to give you some tips to help at home! Good luck!!!

I also had to do them after my surgery. I got my husband to do them for me.

Did it 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after surgery. Really not painful maybe a tiny tiny sting at times. Don't rub the site after you give it to prevent bruising. It's just a minor speed bump on the road to a wonderful new life! Congrats on your date!!

I'm pre op and I was just wondering why you guys had to take lovenox? I'm just wondering if I am going to have to take it as well. I don't think I can give myself a shot. Lbvs

I'm pre op and I was just wondering why you guys had to take lovenox? I'm just wondering if I am going to have to take it as well. I don't think I can give myself a shot. Lbvs

After major surgery you have a chance of developing a blood clot up to thirty days post op. you will have to do lovenox to thin your blood to help prevent the blood clots. It's really not bad- it's a small thin needle.

I'm pre op and I was just wondering why you guys had to take lovenox? I'm just wondering if I am going to have to take it as well. I don't think I can give myself a shot. Lbvs

I was given a shot in the hospital before surgery and the next day. Didn't have to give myself any. I think some do if there is a chance they are prone to clots. They don't really hurt cause the needle is so small. They do kind of itch after its done but do not rub it! I had to go back in for an EGD 6 weeks post op and got a couple more lovenox injections that time and I rubbed one of them I guess. I have never seen a bruise that big before.

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I was in the hospital for a week after so I got them in the hospital (thank God) I could not give myself shots.

How many of you had to use lovenox after surgery. Mine just arrived in the mail to use after surgery and I am worrying about having to give myself shots. I cannot believe Thursday is my day ) Feeling nervous...

I had to give myself injections for 30 days after surgery, I even had an IVC Filter placed in before surgery, it was removed 30 days after surgery, due to the fact I had blood clot in my lungs this past December, I was considered high risk because of that. Giving yourself the injections not that bad, as long as you stick yourself in the fatty area, avoid muscle areas, it stings and leaves a mark if u stick in the muscle, you can do it...

The only reason I took so much lovenox was because of a clotting disorder. Wasn't fun but I'm grateful for my surgeon taking such measures to keep me from getting a clot. Honestly my biggest fear was throwing a clot and dying after surg. Not bad tho and worth the preventative measure.