Question about pulmonary embolism, blood clot Please read

I have had a previous blood clot after surgery and thank the lord, survived it.  My WLS surgeon told me today that i am at much higher risk than anyone else for having it happen again.  I was hoping some of you had been around and know how often this happens in someone with a history of it.  I am losing weight on my own and have an 11 year old that I cannot leave, there would be no one to raise her, this is and extremely hard decision for me to make, but I havent had the best of luck when it comes to odds and having stuff like this happen. thanks

Hi C, Oh my, you do have a serious concern. Do your research on your Docs surgery protocol.  When I went in for my VSG surgery,, I had compression stockings on as a precaution.   Ask away ... call the Docs office and make sure they know your past experience.  There may be even med's you need to be on preop for this situation ????? . You are a mommy and that means you are very very important! Here is a hug!      ((((((((((((Cindy)))))))))))))

My mother had a pulmonary embolism, and survived. She also had several surgeries afterwards, and did not have any clotting issues. It's a crap shoot really. Just remember you'll be under hospital care after your surgery should any problems arrise. And hopefully your surgeon will keep you a few extra days to be sure.

I have a blood clotting disorder, so am at a much higher risk of clots.  I did end up getting one even with all the precautions, after my surgery.  Do you have a hematologist?  I would recomend seeing one, they will know how to treat you and have ideas that your surgeon doesn't have or know about.  Good luck, I know how scary clots can be.

Chrissy

My surgeon starts all of her patients on Lovenox when they leave the hospital? Maybe you can find out if yours does this

My surgeon also does a shot of levorina (sp?) before surgery, uses the stockings durning surgery and in recovery and you have to inject 2x's a day for 2 weeks following. Also, if you have any risk factors at all, they will put a filter in to help stop any blood clots. You may want to ask your surgeon about all the different options because of your history.

I have a history of DVT, PE etc as well.  I have had two lapband surgeries, gallbladder removed; all with no problems.   I had a vena cava filter placed with my first lapband surgery, have taken Lovenox shots prior to any surgery and afterwards until my warfarin is returned to therapeutic levels.   I am scheduled for revision to Gastric Bypass tomorrow and am once again going through the whole routine.  Fun, fun, fun.. I'm less concerned about the blood clotting issue than I am any other surgical complications with RNY. 

 

Good luck with your decisions.

 

 

Hi, They have confirmed that they are placing the greenfield filter early the day of surgery, or the day before so I do feel a lot better.  I was also told there is a slight risk of migration, which is fatal, but the risk of migration is far less than the risk of an embolism.  My surgeon does usually take the filter out weeks after surgery, not sure why, i guess the risk of migration, but i know many people have to leave them in for life.  Chances are i will have to have the gallbladder removed later next year and also, i have to have ankle surgery, after i lose some weight, so i would think leave the filter in if its safe, but what do i know?

I was given the choice to take mine out or leave it.  I told them if it provided a secondary precaution, I'd certainly keep it, especially after paying for it.  Otherwise, they get to give you a new one each time.  Sounds like a money maker to me, huh?  

 

Maybe you could find some statistics online about the percentages of actual migrations?   Seems to me, scar tissue would anchor it in the same it does a lapband or any other implantable device, but what do I know?   :)