Hi! My surgery was on 4/4/2022 so I'm 6 days post op today. I was sent home with 28 days worth of Lovenox injections to prevent blood clotting. I understand how important they are and 100% plan on doing what I need to do with them, however, I am bruising up after some of the injections. I already have the bruises from the incisions which look ROUGH, but I feel like these bruises might be contributing to the chaos that is my torso right now. I also saw in the side effects and papers about the injections to contact the doctor if you start to bruise, but it's listed as a "minor side effect" and I don't feel sick or anything from it so I've kept on with them and will say something to her at my 1 week post op visit tomorrow.

Did anyone have these injections as well and if so, did you have any issues using them or reactions to them?

Why was just given Eliquis (anti blood clotting pills).

why in the hell would they give you injections?

5 hours ago, Valboosky said:

Why was just given Eliquis (anti blood clotting pills).

why in the hell would they give you injections?

My doctor said it was based on your medical history/weight/BMI and your chances of getting clots. Some are good to go, up and walking is enough, some require pills, higher risk is the shots. I had the shots while I was in the hospital overnight stay, and then I was released without any blood thinners.