Hi all.
Just want a bit of a moan about these injections I have to have in my stomach for 6 weeks. Even though I only have 11 of them left, my stomach is really sore and bruised.
and have only just found
Out I can inject into my thigh.
Why oh why didn't they inform me of this to begin with?
My stomach is the only thing that hurts right now.
RANT OVER. sorry guys haha.
You poor thing , I only had injections for the 4 days I was in hospital, thereafter I had to take two asprin per day for six weeks.
Can't imagine having to inject myself no thanks
Suz
Are the injections because of hip replacement ? I wasn't aware that you have to have them , not looking forward to my op even more now
Amanda
Hi Mandy,
The injections are to prevent DVT (deep vein thrombosis) which can be really serious if a blood clot reaches your lungs. That said, every surgeon has his own way of working. I had to wear compression socks for 6 weeks and I also had the injections. Some have tablets, some have injections, some wear the socks and some don't. It really varies.
The injections didn't bother me too much. I didn't find them very painful and I only had one or two little bruises. Much better than a blood clot! I asked the nurse when I was in hospital if I could do it myself and she showed me the best way.
Good luck.
Cels x
No comfort for you Julie... but I finished mine today. Whoooopppeee. I sympathise -didn't know about the thigh possibility either...
Rob
Just so glad I can do them in my thigh now. I do bruise very easy hence why my stomach is so sore. I can't wear anything is tight around there so I am more then happy to inject into my thigh. And yes Mandy it is something I have to do because of my hip replacement. I am supposed to wear the socks (teds) as well but choose. It to as I am very much active. Possibly more than I was before the operation
So happy for you Rob. I cannot wait till mine is over. But hey I am over half way there now. YIPPEE. HAHA.
Hi Cels thanks for clarifying that for me. I am sure I will know at my pre op assesment in three weeks ...
hope you are on the road to recovery ...
x
My surgeon had me on baby aspirin and wear those tad stockings for a few weeks. Getting up and walking. Staying in bed too long or sitting to long and not moving is not good. Ankle pumps too did those by the dozens!! Every day all during day. I have never heard of injections. Learn something new!!
That's awful for you to have to get the information that late. Without prying to much what in the world are they for ?
They are anticoagulants, to prevent blood clots.
Oh yes I
Hate them ! Got three left . Forgotten to take them twice but am still
Alive ! My stomach is black and blue !! I rub Arnica cream in which helps a lot . Funny thing is is doesn't hurt going in but stings like a bee sting for a minute after . I presume it's your tummy as there is more fat on there ? Well there is on mine lol ...
Hi hazel. Yes I do inject into my tummy. And it stings going in as well now as I am finding it hard to find a stop that isn't bruised so I am happy I can inject into my thigh now which I will be doing tonight, just hope it doesn't hurt much there. 😄😄😄
Hi Julie,
Good Lord, yes .... 2 x 6weeks (had 2 THR surgeries ) -
Was told about the thigh also post-op 2nd THR, but to be honest, that hurt much more ---
I asked surgeon for an alternative (pills) and he told me NO ...
and yes,going in was fine, but then there is this burning sensation - I also bruise easily until I was told not to rub ...
you are almost done !!!!
How are you doing otherwise?
big warm hug
renee
Ok that's what I I saw after reading the other comments. I had to to get
12 after I was released and got to do in love handles and almost no pain.
Yes, a lot less painful than in the thigh!
Think it depends where you live? I just had one injection in my tummy while I was in hospital. When I was at home I had blood thinning tablets for a month. Feel sorry for all you people having to inject yourselves.
Hi Julie, I hated the injections - so much so that I developed a phobia. I was fine to start with but it hurt and I bruised badly. One night i was holding the syringe to inject for 45 minutes before I could actually do it! This was about 3 weeks post op too! I looked on youtube and discovered the best way to do it is to inject at a right angle/perpendicular to the skin then to inject very slowly. My tummy was black and blue previously but much better doing it this way and also less painful I hope that helps a bit. Happy healing, Lou
I was black by the time I was done and no body told me to inject into my thigh!!!
It took a few months for me to return to my natural color!
Hi Renee.
Apart from the injections, I seem to be doing great. I just got to keep reminding myself that I have a new hip now and am still in recovery. I am just using 1 crutch and limp a lot without it, but I guess that limp is because my muscle needs to be strenghtened
Hope you are doing ok.
Hugs. Jules. Xx