Does anyone know the most recent stats on occurances of pulmonary embolus?

A year ago, I looked into having WLS but met some resistance with my PCP for giving me a referral. In the past month I found a MD who thinks I am a good canidate for either Lap Band or open bypass surgery. I have found out that my insurance won't cover lap band but with a 6 month regulated diet will cover open bypass. I have initiated some of the required tests (for my MD), but recently have become uneasy about having the surgery. Though, I trust my MD, I personally know three people who have had wonderful outcomes, but I also know of three individuals who have died secondary to throwing clots within two weeks after surgery. To make matters worse two of these people where either married to or dating members of my family. Needless to say my family is totally not supporting my decision to have WLS. I was just wondering of there is a "real" stat on episodes of death due to complications of this surgery. I had a hysterectomy in 2004 and want to know if the risk of DVT is really any different with WLS than any other major surgery. Please someone help calm my fears about this!!!!

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