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30 days of blood thinner shots post op?

Has anyone else had to have daily blood thinning shots for 30 days post op?

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I have had to take lovenox 30 days post op and now my PCP is bridging me back to my daily lifelong dose of Coumadin (I have a history of 2 pulmonary embolisms with DVT). Let me know if you have any questions.

2 wks worth for me. i'm totally good with it considering that it is helping protect me from a pulmonary embolism, which i am terrified of...

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Thanks, ladies. Your comments make me feel much better!!!

Do you have a history of blood clotting disorders, AFIB or are you bedbound/immobile? 30 days seems quite long for someone without any history or pre-existing medical conditions....

My doctor requires a week of these shots after surgery.

If anyone would like to chime in what that's like to stick yourself or have someone else do it, I'd be interested in hearing it!

i learned something new! We got it in the hospital and that was that. It left a lot of bruising for a long time. I can't imagine what a month will do.

I never had anything after I left the hospital. I naturally bruise very easily so I can't imaging what a months worth would have done to me!

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Do you have a history of blood clotting disorders, AFIB or are you bedbound/immobile? 30 days seems quite long for someone without any history or pre-existing medical conditions....

No history of anything like that nor am I immobile. I think it is routine. ????

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My doctor requires a week of these shots after surgery.

If anyone would like to chime in what that's like to stick yourself or have someone else do it, I'd be interested in hearing it!

Shots never bother me, but I have never had to give one to myself. My hubby watched the video and assures me he is up to the challenge. :)

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