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I need to have a nasty full thickness tear in my gluteus medius repaired . To do this, I will need to go off my blood thinners ( plavix) before the operation. I'm so scared about doing so ...what does research show is the safest way to do this . My stroke to my left cerebellum, was ten months ago , and I'm almost fully recovered

Robyn Mcon February 19, 2018

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I have a left cerebellum stroke in April 2017. No lasting physical damage thank goodness. I have terrible inflammatory arthritis ,no other heart or other risk factors . I've been told as long as I'm on my blood thinners , it shouldn't happen again , but what happens when you have an operation , and need to go off them?

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StrokeLine

01/03/2018 03:59

Hi Robyn,

Thank you for your question, we're looking into it and we will come back to you as soon as possible.

StrokeLine

06/03/2018 02:35

Hi Robyn,

It is totally normal to feel anxious before an operation, and seeking information can help.

I recommend speaking to a stroke doctor about coming off your blood thinners before the operation. Your doctor will be able to arrange the timing and any possible changes to medications. A discussion with you doctor about what your choices are, and what risks might be involved is important.

There is also the MedicineLine service, which provides information on how medicines work, how to take them, side effects and interactions, and storage. The number for MedicineLine is 1300 633 424.

Please feel free to call us on StrokeLine (1800 787 653) if you have any further questions about stroke prevention, treatment, recovery and support.

Wishing you all the best,

Kirsty

(StrokeLine)

Ian

28/06/2019 05:38

Hi Robyn,

I hope the operation went well and interested how you came off plavix before your operation. I am on plavix as well in addition to low dose aspirin which are both blood thinners.

All the best

Ian

Peter1690

04/07/2019 08:32

i am having a ballon dilation to my oesophagus on the 17th July and have been told need to come off the blood thinners for a week and to take aspirin instead. Like the original poster I am concerned.

StrokeLine

05/07/2019 02:51

Hi Peter,

It’s understandable to feel concerned about coming off your blood thinners before your operation. Have you spoken to your treating team (your local GP, surgeon or neurologist) about your concerns? If you haven’t already, it’s a good idea to speak with the people involved in your operation to get a better understanding of the risks involved and weigh up the risk of coming off them for surgery versus not having the surgery. You need to feel as reassured and informed as possible to make the right decision for you. Write down any questions that you have and get them answered before the operation and before coming off the blood thinners.

If you feel you need to speak to someone about managing the worry, you could get your GP to refer you to a psychologist for strategies to help you navigate this.

I hope your operation goes well. If you would like to speak to someone about this in more detail, you are welcome to ring our StrokeLine on 1800 787 653, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

Best wishes,

Meredith (StrokeLine)

Toni

05/07/2019 08:01

Hi Robyn
I had to have a hysterectomy a couple of years ago. The gyno rang my neurologist to seek their opinion as to whether I should come off me blood thinner. He did this without any questioning from me and I found it quite reassuring tht there had been this communication. Maybe you could suggest your surgeon do the same.

Best wishes Toni

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I need to have a nasty full thickness tear in my gluteus medius repaired . To do this, I will need to go off my blood thinners ( plavix) before the operation. I'm so scared about doing so ...what does research show is the safest way to do this . My stroke to my left cerebellum, was ten months ago , and I'm almost fully recovered

Robyn Mcon February 19, 2018

6 Responses

StrokeLine

01/03/2018 03:59

Hi Robyn,

Thank you for your question, we're looking into it and we will come back to you as soon as possible.

StrokeLine

06/03/2018 02:35

Hi Robyn,

It is totally normal to feel anxious before an operation, and seeking information can help.

There is also the MedicineLine service, which provides information on how medicines work, how to take them, side effects and interactions, and storage. The number for MedicineLine is 1300 633 424.

Please feel free to call us on StrokeLine (1800 787 653) if you have any further questions about stroke prevention, treatment, recovery and support.

Wishing you all the best,

Kirsty

(StrokeLine)

Ian

28/06/2019 05:38

Hi Robyn,

I hope the operation went well and interested how you came off plavix before your operation. I am on plavix as well in addition to low dose aspirin which are both blood thinners.

All the best

Ian

Peter1690

04/07/2019 08:32

i am having a ballon dilation to my oesophagus on the 17th July and have been told need to come off the blood thinners for a week and to take aspirin instead. Like the original poster I am concerned.

StrokeLine

05/07/2019 02:51

Hi Peter,

If you feel you need to speak to someone about managing the worry, you could get your GP to refer you to a psychologist for strategies to help you navigate this.

I hope your operation goes well. If you would like to speak to someone about this in more detail, you are welcome to ring our StrokeLine on 1800 787 653, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

Best wishes,

Meredith (StrokeLine)

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