SCD and Blood Thinners?

Using sequential compression stockings during surgery is standard care during most operations and especially during a tummy tuck.  The use of blood thinners has not been standardized and you should defer to the advice and experience f your surgeon.  Personally, I do not use post op blood thinners. Hope this helps.

    Based upon the Caprini risk assessment model, patients are stratified according to risk.  Patients in higher risk groups may need Lovenox or something similar to help with the prevention of blood clots.  Sequential compression devices are used in every tummy tuck patient.

It sounds like your surgeon is doing an excellent job of managing your risk of VTE.  His management knowledge of this risk factor is very up to date and quite sound. Use of SCD's during surgery of a moderate risk like TT's protects you while reducing the risk of bleeding intra-operatively.  Use of chemoprophylaxis 6-12 hours after surgery gives you protection with a lower risk of bleeding.  The precise length of time to continue the blood thinners is not yet known as it relates to Plastic Surgery.  Any where from 1-4 weeks would be reasonable depending on your risk factors.  Good luck!