bruising? Is this normal?

[Terri77 6]

[momof3_angels 465]

Not that much bruising. Has your medical team seen it? And more importantly.... is it getting worse or has it stabilized? Pay attention to it and monitor it for signs the bruising is expanding or otherwise getting worse and have your nurse/doc take another look.

Edited March 21, 2021 by momof3_angels

[Creekimp13 5,841]

Draw a circle around the bruises with an ink pen and put the time and date on the ring. If they get bigger, contact your team pronto. If they stay the same or start to get smaller...don't worry about it.

Have you, by any chance, had any Rx blood thinners? Aspirin? Ibuprophen?

Did you have a shot in the hospital to prevent blood clots?

Anything that impedes clotting can cause increased bruising.

I had pretty nasty bruising. Not quite as spectacular as yours, but close. It was not a problem for me.

But again...if the bruises are getting bigger, if you have weakness, shortness of breath, gums bleeding, anything weird....get your doctor on the phone right away.

Best wishes.

[Terri77 6]

thanks, I will take all of your suggestions.