I'm really afraid of blood clots!

I just found out from some pre-op Protime blood tests that my blood clots easy. Which may mean that I'm more prone to blood clots forming. Now, I was told that there are meds such as Heperin & Levoxyl that can help with this issue. Problem is I am all ready on Levoxyl for my thyroid. So how can I still have a problem with this if Levoxyl is suppose to help with that? I was so afraid of the blood clot issue due to this surgery anyhow. Now I find out that I may form blood clots even easier. I'm terrified of this surgery now because of this. I know my Dr. takes precautions before the surgery such as the socks & he gives you Heperin anyhow but still. Is this enough? Can anything else be done to prevent this since I'm supposedly at a higher risk? Sorry I'm just terrified now & hope someone can give me words of wisdom who has the same problem to maybe ease my mind. Thanks!

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