Blood thinner shots after?

[charley27 164]

I was told that I'll have to give myself blood thinner shots for a kit two weeks after surgery. Does anyone k kW why I have to do shots instead of pills? I was told I'm allowed to take my usual meds (add and anxiety) after, why can't I take my xarelto or any other blood goner pills? ? I'm freaking out about giving myself shots

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I don't know why some people get shots and others pills. It may have to do with what your insurance allows and/or it could be your surgeon's preference. I had pills. But, I know that the shots are very common.

[SleevedAmy 3]

It is not that bad. Just think of it as an insurance policy against blood clots. PE Clots are no fun. It can also be helpful if you get a close family member to help give you the shots. You will not feel alone! God Luck and God Bless! This will help you get better fast!'

[anniebanana 167]

My surgeon was not comfortable prescribing Xarelto for this surgery. He prefers using the shots, so it looks like it is shots for me....and for a full month! I have had to give myself shots in the past and the actual act of giving myself the shot wasn't nearly as bad as I expected. What I didn't like was developing hematomas as a result of the shot. He said there is far less medicine in these shots than what I needed them for before, so he doesn't expect that to be an issue, thank goodness.

Edited June 22, 2016 by anniebanana

[charley27 164]

Ugh I still really want to do pills haha

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[randij69 16]

I don't know I went to pre op today and was told abt the blood thinner pills. And those were called in to my pharmacy. Why don't u ask for the pills, I wouldn't want to inject myself either, but if u have to, u have to. But the question is why would u have to?

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