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Blood thinners mean no skydiving! (Really, I was told that.)

On Friday, hematology, surgery and GI agreed that an anticoagulant was needed for Garrett. Keeping the central line was essential for nutrition and the benefits of administering  anticoagulants to a post-op IBD kid outweighed the risks.  He received his first subcutaneous injection of Lovenox this afternoon and will get two injections daily. At some point, he may be switched to oral warfarin, but either way he will stay on an anticoagulant for six to twelve weeks. He will continue to be monitored and have a repeat ultrasound at some point in the future.


When I asked the hematologist about precautions for kids on blood thinners, he told me Garrett should avoid X-treme sports, ATVs, skydiving and trampolines and should wear a bike helmet when he rides. I told him first I’ll worry about getting him out of bed and walking and then I’ll worry about the X-Games... ;) 


We hope to see improvement in the edema of the right arm and hand over the next few days. He really wants to use his hand again. It’s pretty difficult to do Legos one handed! 


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