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DVT machine ...

Did anyone else have to use a DVT after surgery? I have to wear it 24/7 the first 3 days then whenever I'm sitting for 7 days after that.

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      DVT and pneumonia are two of the biggest risks for surgery. My surgeon requires the DVT machine and blood thinners for everyone (that I know of). We used the machine in the hospital and were given a r

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    Yep, they want me to also, and I have zero risk for DVT other than the surgery. To me it will hinder me getting up and moving around which would be better than the machine!

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    Well glad I'm not the only one! I guess it's better than taking those blood thinner shots I don't think I'd be able to do those. When is your surgery?

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    DVT and pneumonia are two of the biggest risks for surgery. My surgeon requires the DVT machine and blood thinners for everyone (that I know of). We used the machine in the hospital and were given a rental unit to bring home.

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