Hi, she didn't have a choice as to the the blood thinners--that is what the doctors do, with the hip replacement surgery. The NSAIDS were something she'd taken in years *before*-- not at/around the time of the surgery, if that makes a difference.
One wonders how bodies actually do recover, considering the onslaught of meds and the subsequent distruction of all good flora.
I'll try to get a feel for what she's up for...The sad thing is, once you are comitted to the MDs' prescriptions, then doing anything naturally with herbs becomes chancey...i was thinking maybe slippery elm and licorice tea (as per your comments to someone else) would help with healing the ulcers.