Hi there, has anyone had this surgery who is on blood thinners? Thank you

Edited March 9, 201511 yr by carrie1968

Yes and things went great. I was put on Lovenox pre surgery, taken off of the Coumadin. Maintained the shots for a week post surgery and transitioned back to Coumadin.

Thanks for your reply Book Worm

I am on Plavix. 5 days pre surgery I injected Lovenox. Post surgery I went back on the Plavix. Just make sure your surgeon is aware what you are taking so that they can plan accordingly how to adjust your meds.

Susan

Thank you Susan

I have never been prescribed any before but will be on Lovenox shots for 7 days after surgery.

I just talked to my Protime Nurse about the 10 day Lovenox bridge my surgeon wants me to do for surgery. I am on Coumadin because of Factor V Leidens (I overclot) with history of a blood clot to my heart. She said my cardiologist will say no. He has cleared me for surgery but doesn't want me on Lovenox that long and off of Coumadin. I think I am going to have to arrange them doing a little confab.