Question:
did anyone get a heparin injection preop, for blood clot prevention
— carol M. (posted on June 12, 2003)
June 12, 2003
Yes, I believe got one. I definitely got them after surgery until I
checked out of the hospital.
— Cheryl D.
June 12, 2003
I got a Heparin injection pre=op and one a day post-op until I left the
hospital. They aren't too bad, just a bit of a sting, but they do bruise
some people. I left the hospital looking like I'd been beaten in the
stomach (which was where they gave my shots). Take care
— Robin V.
June 12, 2003
Yep, got one two hours before surgery and then a few more times throught
the day and next day. Probably 3-4 times total. I was VERY happy to get
them. Also, remember to get up and walk, walk, walk!!! Best Wishes :-)
— Pizofret
June 12, 2003
Yes mam, I got one about an hour before surgery and several, several while
in the hospital. They really don't hurt but leave some nasty bruises. By
the way, do not rub the area, it will make a knot.
— Sylvia E.
June 12, 2003
I am blood clot prone and take coumadin. A week before I had surgery I quit
the coumadin and was put on heperin which I gave myself up to the day I had
surgery. I received heperin drip while in the hospital and came home on
both heperin for two more weeks plus my coumadin.
— Carol H.
June 12, 2003
I received one in my stomach before surgery and several after surgery until
the day I went home. My stomach was polka dotted with little bruises from
the injections but they did not hurt at all.
— Tami H.
June 12, 2003
Yes, Jennifer. I did receive heparin to prevent clots. etc., in the
stomach. It stings a little, but it's no biggy.
LAP RNY 9/3/02 265/158/115-126...on a plateau right now
Hadiyah, a.k.a.~~~
— yourdivaness
June 12, 2003
I received a shot everyday while in the hospital, then after that I had to
give myself a shot for ten more days after being discharged.....the
injections were prefilled so all I had to do was stick myself...please note
the needle is so small it is almost painless...note I said almost...
— D L.
June 12, 2003
My surgeon didn't use heparin but did use a similar drug. I had an
injection the morning of surgery and one every day while I was in the
hospital. The needles are tiny and they give them in the stomach because
it absorbs better there - really is not a big deal.
— Patty_Butler
June 12, 2003
I got heprin pre op, then every 8 hours for the remainder of my stay. It's
no big deal.
— mellyhudel
June 12, 2003
My surgery is July 1st. I have been told that I will receive a Lovenox
(similar to Heparin) shot in the morning before my surgery.
— lindadougherty
June 12, 2003
I had to be at the hospital 2 and a half hours early so they could start my
shots. Then I had a shot a day(maybe it was twice a day but I dont
remember) every day I was in the hospital. I have a BAD fear of needles
but it didnt hurt one bit. ~Sidney~ Open RNY 10-23-02 down 100 and counting
— Siddy I.
June 13, 2003
I had heparin right before my surgery and then after in regular intervals
until I left the hospital. I sweat it seemed like I got a heparin shot 15
times a day. But, that was probably the morphine playing tricks on me. I
remember the nurses telling me that it's a very tiny shot, and, indeed, I
don't remember any of them hurting much at all. It's a good preventative.
P.S. you will bruise easily after the shots, for a little while, so don't
be surprised.
— LMCLILLY
June 13, 2003
Yes, I got a heparin shot an hour or so before surgery in the tummy and had
a negative reaction to it. Got hot and sweaty and hyperventilated, anxious
beyond what was normal....have to remember the name heparin so that I can
request something different in the future...
— Cindy R.
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