Blood Thinners

Just wondering if all Dr"s prescribe the lovenox or other blood thinners  for a week after surgery?? I am up moving around a lot and not sure that I really need them but just wondering if all Docs prescribe the home injections?

Dr Cobean doesn't do that.  They just give you a shot right before surgery and one after. All was fine for me! I was so lucky with my surgery.  I thank God every day for that!

Its my understanding , DR. prescribe by  risk, lower extremities are where clots begin. ( I have a tulip filter in my vein) and some get those - some prescribe the injections, They are short acting and life savers!!!  a little inconveince is way worth the risk of a pulminary embolism, I wish I would of had them for my back surgery, and i was up and walking after, still had one and blessed to be here now.           So basically all surgeons are different, and some surgeons with different sized patients prescribe, it is coming more common as  the number risk of this surgery is the PE so if theres a tool to prevent it  wa laa another tool.  I would NOT stop taking it unless you are told to stop.                They are short acting  not like coummadin  in your blood stream is built up to certain level. Lovenox is a form of heparin. its really top quality and very expensive..  YOu only have a few days left, and Who knows a clot already could of formed the few days you were down and these next days  it could be breaking it up.... thats the 7 day reasoning..                  HOpe it helps. I actually have a factor 5 Factor, and found this out after having back surgery and a blood clot in my lung..    and will be on blood thinners forever because of it NOT the RNY.  scented blessings                        HAPPY SUNDAY!  going to the gym then to church to revieve my spirit  and soul!  get out another storm coming tomorow ! yuk!    going to check into making some turkey meatball recipes for tomorow to cook in between work. keep me from trying to shovel..  .......                  SCented Blessings to all! Allicca                    

Ive been convinced to keep taking the lovenox TY hubby cause I cant do them myself .

Woo Hoo there allllll gone now no more shots left lol I made it through with the help of my dh what a guy?