Guest guest Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 I had a blood clot in my lung. I got it during my initial colon cancer surgery. It must be very serious as the dr. told my family I might not make it because of the clot. He said they are usually fatal. I do not know how long it takes to recover but do know I was in the hospital for 3 weeks due to the clot and surgery. I take coumadin still. If i am having any procedures done I am taken off coumadin and have to give myself the lovenox shots. It thins the blood but in a different way so you can have things done such as an endoscope or colonoscopy. It is a real pain when you are on blood thinners. Jane > > > > > My brother Dennis dx cc stage 4 in June of 2003 is now having a very > > painful bout with blood clots (past 2 days) doc has him on two types > of > > meds. Does anyone in the group have experience with clots? If so > how > > long before you can expect to feel better? This is really tough on > my > > brother. > > > > Thanks > > > > Jim > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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