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Post Surgery Blood Thinners

I was told post my surgery I would be on Lovenox injections. on all my other surgeries I was given Xerelto pills. Are these shots really better than my pills?. I have no problem giving or receiving shots, it. just seems rather fussy for the results. How long were you on blood thinners?. I have a history of lymphedema and lower leg venous stasis if that is relevant. Thank you in advance?
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I was told post my surgery I would be on Lovenox injections. on all my other surgeries I was given Xerelto pills. Are these shots really better than my pills?. I have no problem giving or receiving shots, it. just seems rather fussy for the results. How long were you on blood thinners?. I have a history of lymphedema and lower leg venous stasis if that is relevant. Thank you in advance[emoji18]

Hi!
I am currently on blood thinners as my surgery was this week 4/10. Instead of the typical 10 day cycle, my doctor put me on 14 days and a higher dose as I have a family history of blood clots. I'm not sure why they are injections as opposed to pills, so sorry I can't answer that one. Good luck on your recovery!!!


I gave myself one injection per day of Lovenox for 6 days after I left the hospital.

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Thank you, I appreciate you answering me?

I was on Lovenox injections for 7 days post op. I was a wimp about it and my mom and boyfriend injected them :P

I was on Lovenox injections for 2 weeks following surgery.

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