Question:
How common is blood clots with this surgery

Were any of you put on anticoagulant therapy for precaution?    — craftsh (posted on September 2, 2009)


September 2, 2009
Before having my RNY I had an IVC filter put in. My surgeon told me that he ususally does this if the BMI is 50 or above. I think that any other health concerns that affect an individual will determine the precautions that your surgeon will take. I'm not in the medical field, this is just my experiences and my guess.
   — PaulaJ

September 2, 2009
My doctor was vigilant about wearing the boots, getting the heperan injections, and stopping any/all medications that could thin my blood or were known to cause clots before my surgery. I recieved heperin injections several times in the hospital (felt like everytime I woke up a nurse was giving the shot). One of the nurses did not but the boots back on me when I sat in the chair... ohhhh was my surgeon NOT happy..... Your doctor is doing everything he can to make sure that you come out of this surgery, and keep you on the road your new life. I did not have to have the filter put in, although many people in my nutrition class did. Your doctor is basing your course of treatment on your weight, history, and risk factors. If you have concerns with what is going on, ASK your doctor, and keep asking till you understand. Your doctor will not mind, that is his job!!! Best of luck to you!!!!
   — wendy-s

September 2, 2009
i was put on plavix for 30 days after surgery.i am 5 weeks out.
   — carolyn1970

September 2, 2009
I had surgery on August 7, 2009. I was given Heparin and had the leg massager things on as long as I was lying in bed in the hospital. After I was released from the hospital, I tried to walk a lot, but no further medication.
   — agwc

September 2, 2009
Yes. I don't know what it was, but it wasn't a name I recognized like Heparin or Coumadin. But, I was given a shot in the abdomen just prior to surgery and another shot each day after surgery. They were painless going in (couldn't even feel the needle), but after a minute or so they stung a little bit. I was told they were for preventing clots. I also wore the compression "boots" faithfully while in bed, and walked-walked-walked.
   — Erica Alikchihoo

September 2, 2009
I haven't had my surgery yet but I am on plavix right now and my cardiologist wants me to stay on plavix during my surgery. My surgeon wants me to stop it. I have no idea what they are going to do.
   — cuppaloopy

September 3, 2009
My docter was very concerned about the possibility of my developing blood clots. Don't know if it was because my BMI was 50 or because I was 50. :-) I had my VSG surgery on 8/10/09 and I was given Lovenox blood thinner shots as well as using the inflatible compression wraps around both legs while in the hospital. When I came home, I had to give myself twice daily Lovenox shots for 2 weeks and make sure to move around a lot, especially the first week.
   — Cynthia W.

September 3, 2009
I don't know how common it is but I had one 5 days after surgery so it does happen. I have had a history of blood clots after knee surgery 20 years ago. I had a IVC filter installed but a small one either got through or formed above the filter an found its way to my lungs. A couple of dayns in the hospital with Lovenox shots was the result.
   — ricks421

September 4, 2009
I AM A NURSE AND I WILL TELL YOU THAT BLOOD CLOTS CAN HAPPEN WTIH ANY SURGERY! I don't know your health history, but if you have had a history of blood clots you will need to be evaluated a lot closer. if not be sure the surgeon you use orders things to prevent blood clots like a blood thinner injection (Heparin or Lovenox), circulation stockings or boots, and
   — RNlvnCARSON

September 4, 2009
I AM A NURSE AND I WILL TELL YOU THAT BLOOD CLOTS CAN HAPPEN WTIH ANY SURGERY! I don't know your health history, but if you have had a history of blood clots you will need to be evaluated a lot closer. if not be sure the surgeon you use orders things to prevent blood clots like a blood thinning injection (Heparin or Lovenox), circulation stockings or boots, and THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS: as soon as you can after surgery, you need to be up out of the bed WALKING!!!!!! good luck and i hope this helps...Holly
   — RNlvnCARSON

September 4, 2009
So what do they do about your surgery when your on plavix?
   — cuppaloopy




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