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I had to bridge with lovenox for my hip surgery. My doctor wrote a rx for twenty needles. To be used before I went in hosp and for after I came home. My insurance paid about 1200.00 I paid 25.00. I only used 5 of the needles and what a waste I didn't even need them. I went in the hosp early...

Hey rubus is back got that new hip came home friday nite is mighty sore wow what a ride probably will hear all about that lovenox is quite a pain

WHAT DO YOU THINK? BRIDGING TAKE 2 NEEDLES 5 DAYS BEFORE SURGERY STOP ON DAY OF SURGERY RESUME 2 NEEDLES ALONG WITH COUMADIN PER DAY FOR ANOTHER 5 DAYS AFTER SURGERY DOSAGE ON RX BOX SAYS LOVENOX (ENOXAPARIN SODIUM INJECTION) 100mg/ 1 ml my weight is 217lbs. total 20 needles I...

I am getting so nervous. I have been through the ringer trying to get this hip replaced. It has been a nightmare, beginning with my teeth. My family doctor took me off coumadin seven days. When cardiologist found out he told me don't ever let anyone tell you to stop taking your coumadin. Now...

I am due hip surgery in 8 days when is coumadin stopped before surgery (amt of days}

All my prayers to you and your family

I read everythng posted about heparin/coumadin. Some say it's not necessary to stop taking the coumadin, that a dentist should be able to control the bleeding. I suppose I'll leave it up to the experts and hope for the best. Just afraid of stroke since I had a tia two years ago with no...

Thanks for dental info. Waiting for a call from dentist after she speaks with my reg doctors. Glad you are doing ok Maryka I am planning hip surgery too. My first step is getting five teeth pulled. I hope they know all the facts. Really appreciate all the information, thanks to all again...

Have to get teeth pulled. Worried about bleeding and stopping blood thinner. What is the procedure? I also am wondering about Mary K - haven't heard how she is doing. Wasn't she planning hip surgery? Rubus

Dear artsyfish You made it through by now. Hang in there. My thoughts are with you. Prayers and best wishes. When you feel up to it, share your experiences. Rubus

Hey Lyn Live in Spring Grove near York Pa takes hour and half drive my insurance will cover Md or Pa looking for ortho in York Hosp or Union Memorial Hosp I'm really getting encouraged. THANKS Rubus

Everyone talks about chest tubes, but what about that tube down your throat not to mention that giant needle in your neck did you have those or was I dreaming? I had the a fib too took some kind of injection heart went into perfect rythme but went out again I ended up getting electric shock...

Thanks for the info on hip replacement. I was ready to give up my job and get in that wheelchair. I went to doc got xrays and looking for a orthapedic specialist. I live in Pa. work in Md. Any recommendations? Maryka you will be in my thoughts. I wish I knew about this org when my valve...

Thanks Happy to hear there are people that are still caring. My family also are saints. Love to all. Rubus

I have walked with my bad hip to the point that I can't function. Since the valve replacement, am I doomed to wheel chair. Is a hip replacement out of the question? Are there any options? HELP