Question:
I'm 7 weeks Pre-op. When should I stop taking Asprin

   — Kim W. (posted on April 20, 2003)

April 20, 2003
Hi there, Just like you I started everyday with 3 BC powders for years.. Bad knees. But I had to give up taking them 10 weeks before surgery because my surgeon found i had stomach ulcers. He put me on Prevacid. After the surgery I was on bloodthinners for 2 weeks, because my knees are so bad,, But if you don't have a problem walking, then you shouldnt need then.. You'll be up and walking the same day of your surgery,every 4 hours. Plus they may use the boot pumps to help with your circulation.. They did me.. I hope i've helped
   — itsmekaren

April 20, 2003
Stop taking them now incase you get offered an earlier surgery date and just to be in the most prime condition!
   — Lisa K.

April 20, 2003
ASK YOUR SURGEON or someone in his office. My surgeon let me take advil up til midnight the night before my surgery - that way I could at least walk into the hospital the next morning without limping too badly because of the arthritis in my knees. Seriously, that is a question I would ask the doctor.
   — Patty_Butler

April 22, 2003
I would ask the surgeon again. My surgeon had me stop taking aspirin and plavix 2 weeks before surgery. As a RN I know this is usual, 2 weeks, but like the previous poster said, if you stop now you would be ready in case your surgery was moved up. By the way, he will not let me take the asprin again but I did restart the plavix 3 weeks post-op. God luck to you and God Bless. <><
   — garnet156