Internal bleeding??

heather_leigh1990
on 6/26/13 10:58 am

So I just had my surgery yesterday morning and after I got home tonight, noticed this massive bruise not even near the insitions. It's like 3"x4 1/2". Has anyone else had this? Is it normal to have blood drain inside to a different area?

(deactivated member)
on 6/26/13 11:08 am

Did you have Lovinox shots? I was told if I had touched the area after they gave me the shot or rubbed it at all it would bruise drastically.

heather_leigh1990
on 6/26/13 11:12 am

You know what I think you are right! They gave me a Coumadin shot before surgery and then a Louvinox today I believe right where that bruise is. I was half asleep and that's the side I usually sleep on so I bet you that was it. Thanks alot I feel so much better now!

HaJaShaw
on 6/26/13 11:54 am - Seaside, CA

i have 4 huge bruises all from the Hepren they gave me. :)

-Heather

RNY 6/24/13

heather_leigh1990
on 6/26/13 12:14 pm

Yikes

. Thankfully I only got the Coumadin once and the other one once so I have a fee bruises but they aren't bad, just that one. My surgeon said I'm young with no health problems and was getting exersize regularly as soon as they got me to my hospital room so he didn't send me home with any blood thinners. Really glad I don't have to keep up with that too!

VintageChick
on 6/26/13 12:46 pm

If you start vomiting blood or notice fresh blood in your stools call your surgeon. Or if you notice you're having more excessive bruising. You're well over 24 hours out of surgery now so chances of Lovenox causing bleeding internally are slim, but do watch out. I had one shot and ended up with excessive bleeding immediately post-op.

PetHairMagnet
on 6/26/13 11:19 pm

RNY on 05/13/13

Happened to my husband and me. We both had heparin and bruised like late summer peaches for about a week afterwards!

HW333--SW 289--GW of 160 5' 11" woman. I only know the way I know & when you ask for input/advice, you'll get the way I've been successful through my surgeon & nutritionist. Please consult your surgeon & nutritionist for how to do it their way. Biggest regret? Not doing this 10 years ago! Every day is better than the day before...and it was a pretty great day!

heather_leigh1990
on 6/26/13 11:23 pm

I'm happy to know that's it and its not a complication or anything serious. I can deal with bruises for awhile. It's not like ill be wearing midriff tops or bikinis any time soon lol

65rosesmom
on 6/26/13 11:21 pm

I had tons of bruising all over my legs and abdomen, it was normal.

Heather Mom to 3
Surgery August 9, 2012
HW = 225, SW= 205, CW 135

Internal bleeding??

Our Mission

Follow us

Links

Select Photos

Internal bleeding??