Thanks so much for your input! I have had 2 surgeries where i was "put out" but they were when i was under age 10, i got tubes in my ears...and i was fine! And no one in my family had any issues with anesthesia.... My surgeon happens to be one of the best in my area...like almost anyone out in the Buffalo NY area who has had RNY has probobly used him....He has done lots of surgeries and he has infact operated on some people with factor v....my friend actually had surgery performed by him, and at the time she didnt even know she had factor v?? And luckily she was fine!! He said that 2 people who had factor v, did have issues...such as pulmonary embolizms (4give my spelling) BUT he said they happened to be much older and much heavier than me.... He also stated that because of my history with no issues...(3 c sections, and tubal ligation) that he feels with being on blood thinners i will be fine...He cannot guarantee that but his words made me feel more at ease.......I read that the death rate of surgery is .5 to 1.5% ...which is very very low...I also agree with you that the surgery is a lot less risky than it was a few years ago...Well thanks for the prayers and angels...i appreciate that!!!

I am an RN but I do not work in surgery. I think the biggest risks of surgery besides the surgery itself is the anesthesia. If you or anyone in your family has never had a problem with anesthesia I think you will do great. Have you asked your doc how many surgeries he has completed in the past? Has he ever done one on someone who has the same factor V as you. May be some things you can ask when you complete pre op. I think this surgery is much less risky as it was in the past. It has been a little more "perfected" so to speak. I have read that 20% of patients do have complications but that can range from nausea to death. Before my surgery, I verbally planned my funeral with my husband . You can't take away those "what ifs" because you could have a car wreck tomorrow. I guess that sounds gruesome but you do never know but can plan as much as possible with questions to your doc. Good luck and I will most definitely send prayers and angels your way.

Hello everyone...I recently got my surgery date, which is 5/5/09...and im truely excited...however being a single parent of 3, ive been having some anxities about death!! I know soooo many people who have had this surgery and have been fine!! I dont know anyone who has just died because of the surgery....although, im sure there are some people out there who have!  Another part that has me a lil worried is because i have factor V, which basically means im at a higher risk of getting a blood clott...ive never had one, and have had 3 c sections, but that doesnt mean that i wont get one My surgeon is gonna put me on blood thinners but I guess im just worried! But not worried enough to cancel surgery!! Im going to have it no matter what!!  But some input and support  would be nice

Thanks,

Jill

Congrats...When is you surgery date.

Im anixous for this to be over with also..Im excited though...I went for my preop appt yesterday..I was there from 645-230 long day....My doc reassured me though and I felt really confident...Good luck to you!!!