Question:
Has anyone heard of taking baby to avoid clots prior to surgery

I was reading somewhere that taking baby asprin can reduce your chances of having blood clots and was wondering if anyone had heard of this or tried it prior to surgery?    — Kim R. (posted on December 18, 2002)

December 18, 2002
I would definitely talk to your sugeon about this. Mine said do not take any type of aspirin for 2 weeks prior because it thins your blood too much and could cause excessive bleeding during surgery which could result in a blood transfusion. Best to mention to your dr. before taking anything before surgery. Best of luck to you. RK
   — Robin B.

December 18, 2002
Kim, Do not take the asprin without the surgeon's knowledge!!! The asprin is a blood thinner and they may not want you to take incase there's a problem then your blood won't be able to clot and you can bleed out. With that being said, asprin is usually taken for heart disease. Also, during surgery and after they should put those boots that inflate on and off on you. This is for the circulation while you're laid up. Also, when you're able to: Get up and walk. Keep walking around the hospital. Not only does it help with the clots, it helps with the gas from the anesthesia. Best wishes
   — Linda M.

December 18, 2002
If you are concerned about blood clots, have a greenfield filter implanted. It is made for catching blood clots.Go to the site greenfieldfilter.com for more info. Don't take baby aspirin.
   — Leslie E.