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Prevent Blood clots after ankle surgery.

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susan_1313
susan_1313

A person just responded to my pre and post ankle surgery question she said she had to give herself anti blood clotting injections . No one else so far has mentioned that they had to do this . This is really concerning me.

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  • Morrismanc007
    Morrismanc007 susan_1313

    Posted

    Susan, where abouts are you up too post-op wise? If you are PWB or FWB the chances of getting a clot/DVT/PE are automatically reduced due to the fact that your using muscles to pump the blood though your calves and thighs. You can never rule it out 100% but the chances are reduced.
    • susan_1313
      susan_1313 Morrismanc007

      Posted

      I guess you mean can I bear weight . Non weight bearing but I am getting up and down to the bathroom and into the kitchen . I have surgery tomorrow. Thank you for responding.
    • Morrismanc007
      Morrismanc007 susan_1313

      Posted

      I would ask the Drs looking after you tomorrow about the infections. Hope all goes well with the op.
  • diane_41179
    diane_41179 susan_1313

    Posted

    I used the compression stockings and taking a baby aspirin every single day and 14 weeks postop I still am taking baby aspirin
    • susan_1313
      susan_1313 diane_41179

      Posted

      Thank you I will get some compresson stockings and ask the Doc what milligram aspirin to take when I get home.
    • diane_41179
      diane_41179 susan_1313

      Posted

      81mg of aspirin every morning. And you're welcome! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • Cloudysunny
    Cloudysunny susan_1313

    Posted

    I was given injections to take one a day in my stomach for 30 days after surgery
  • Rusky123
    Rusky123 susan_1313

    Posted

    I had to have the injections for 28 days after my op, as others have said it is normal here in the U.K.,and then I went straight onto 'mini' aspirin for a month. I had a trans- Atlantic flight 3 days after my plaster came off. Everybody is different and I could not wear a compression stocking because my leg was swollen all the way up to my groin. If you are worried about a clot please ask your doctor for advice. I 

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