Blood clots

milton5a · 08-05-2007, 02:57 AM

Hi Everyone,

I know this sounds really stupid but the only thing I am worried about during the opp is getting a blood clot.

Do they give you blood thinners and does anyone know if this is a usual thing to get after this surgery. :help::)

Thanks

Lol X

libertysuzanne · 08-05-2007, 09:35 AM

Hi Milton,

I think giving surgery patients a blood thinner after a procedure is quite common. It really is nothing to worry about. I already had a pre diagnosed blood disorder and I was still able to have the LAP-BAND^®, much to my relief.

It is understandable to feel nervous and it is important that you talk to your surgeon, doctor or nurse, they will be able to answer your questions nad put you at ease.

My one bit of advice is think really happy thoughts as you go under, I was up and about much quicker than my fellow bandees, even the nurses were suprised at my cheery disposition. I thought about pink elephants, lord knows why.

Feel free to ask any questions on here, there will always be people happy to help.

Kind regards

Sx

hotpink_bubbles · 08-05-2007, 11:54 AM

Hey, don't be worried! Depending how long you stay in the hospital, they DO give you shots, Heparin shots to make sure that you do not get a blood clot. The highest risk for getting a blood clot is when you are being put under. I should know, I got a blood clot after surgery and it traveled to my lung. Im only 20 years old, so it can happen to anyone. I assure you though DO NOT worry about getting a blood clot, its its extremely rare. I am only the 2nd person that has had one that my surgeon has ever done so thats pretty rare. No worries, if you are worried that much, talk to your surgeon, and ask if you could maybe get an extra shot or so if your worried, or ask him if he can put you on Lovenox shots a week before your surgery, and/or after your surgery. Good Luck and dont worry!!!

~Hotpink~