After surgery

NanaMaLosingIt
on 3/26/12 5:47 am - OH

RNY on 05/23/12

After your surgery were you giving anything so you would not get blood clots? If so what did you have to take and for how long?

Monica M.
on 3/26/12 5:49 am - Penetanguishene, Canada

RNY on 03/02/11

I had my surgery in Ontario. They gave me heparin in hospital, by injection, and i was to give myself injections for 7 days after coming home. Not all hospitals follow this protocol, however.

(deactivated member)
on 3/26/12 5:56 am

Yes I got an injection called fragmin. I injected 2,500 IU in the morning and 5,000 IU at night for 14 days after surgery.

NanaMaLosingIt
on 3/26/12 6:17 am - OH

RNY on 05/23/12

Thank you for the info.

poet_kelly
on 3/26/12 6:36 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

I was given something in the hospital. I can't remember the name right now,, started with an L, I think. I did not take anything after coming home, though.

Kelly

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Autumn Jensen
on 3/26/12 6:38 am - Lind, WA

RNY on 03/06/12

WAS NOT GIVEN ANYTHING TO TAKE AT HOME. WAS GIVEN SOMETHING IN THE HOSPITAL THOUGH. CAN'T REMEMBER WHAT IT WAS CALLED. THEY INJECTED IT INTO ME.

Cheryl C.
on 3/26/12 7:09 am - NY

RNY on 02/29/12 with

I received coumidin (??) injections while in the hospital (2 days). Nothing at home.

Cher

Coach2012
on 3/26/12 7:42 am

I received Lovenox injections in my stomach each day I was in the hospital..didn't hurt at all just stung a bit!

sweet-tart2012
on 3/26/12 8:21 am - TX

RNY on 02/16/12

I was given the tight leggie thingies that came mid thigh. Also shots in hospital. I was given a prescription several days before I went in for surgery for shots (blood thinner). I think the one starting with L. I gave myself shots for 10 days after surgery.

Dragonfly Dreamer
on 3/26/12 8:43 am, edited 3/26/12 8:43 am - Canada

I wore these straps around my legs that pulsated to keep the blood flooring (wasnt uncomfortable)

I was also given injections and they where painless besides one given by a nurse who was miserable. They were given in my upper arms and I didnt have to do any at home...

Day of surgery I had one injection
Day 2 I was given three injections throughout the day
Day 3 I was given two injections

Surgery was at St Mikes, Toronto Ontario..

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