Question:
When are we at a reduced risk for..

blood clots? I know that w/any surgery, there is an increased risk for blood clots. When does that risk go down? Thanks!    — 1fatgurl (posted on September 18, 2007)

September 18, 2007
I believe the risk goes down when you start to become more active and moving around more. I was on blood thinners for 2 weeks after surgery, for my knee and my RNY, and they discontinued them early because I was not taking anything lying down, I walked and walked some more. That was my experience. Good luck, Diane
   — Diane C.

September 18, 2007
This may be redundent but Nancy is absolutely right. The more you are up and about the less likely you are to get blood clots. That is why they encourage walking as soon and as often as possible. I too was on blood thinners for just 2 weeks after.
   —  CarolynK

September 18, 2007
Get up and moving ASAP, but while your healing and while in bed resting MOVE YOUR LEGS. Point and flex your toes, rotate your ankles and press your knee into the bed for a five second count. All of these will help reduce your risk of blood clots.
   — danosteve

September 18, 2007
I totally agree with the other people. The risk goes down with your activity. Once you are up and about, the risk goes away, so stay active and right at first - Walk, Walk, Walk. Whether it is on a treadmill or outside or mall walking. Walk!!! Judy Harris
   — jk_harris

September 18, 2007
get up and get moving and sip enough water, keep a bottle next to your bed, wake up sip more water. the main causes of bloodc;lots is inactivity and dehydration. after about a month the risk goes down, this all from my surgeon.
   — bob-haller

September 20, 2007
I believe my surgeon said we are increased risk for blood clots for 3 months after surgery.
   — KRWaters