blood infection

Hi t24 and sorry to hear that your hubbies had a bit of a set back. I had an infected fluid build up and it took some shifting but hopefully your husband will fare a bit better?

I had to do the blood thinning injections once a day for 28 days so might be worth double checking that it is twice?

Take care

Karen x

The blood thinning injections will be bespoke to patient using their weight and risk of blood clots. I had to have two a day for 28 days. I was pleased when they stopped! 

I didn’t realise that Darkmoor77 so thanks for explaining. 

Chemo caused a pulmonary embolism for me, and I’ve had 3 further surgeries, but on each occasion except after the embolism my injections have been once a day for the 28 days. After my embolism my injections, followed by tablets, continued for 5 months. Now I’m on blood thinning tablets for life after a stroke! 

Sarah xx

What a disappointment! I had a similar experience with expecting to go home and having it delayed. While I knew it was for my own good so they could address some complications, it still made me very sad. Give your husband a hug from me.

Oh gosh sounds like you had a rough ride with chemo! Yes the injections also come in different doses from 20mg to 150mg. I think I was on 40mg twice a day and that was because I’m on the larger side. I had them after giving birth to my daughter too because of my weight xx

Thank you all for your support and experiences.

Im taking him some jelly and custard with me tonight in hope that he’ll eat it! x