Question:
Has anyone ever had pe's or blood clots prior to WLS surgery?

If so, what did the doctors tell you your risk of developing more clots during surgery were? My PCP and hematologist have scared the crap out of me and are trying to discourage me from having the surgery, as my cause for clotting is unknown. But in my first (and only so far) brief meeting with my surgeon he said he would refer me to several specialist to make sure I'm in optimal condidtion before surgery. I'm very confused and frustrated at this point. Help!!    — Tiffany A. (posted on October 3, 2001)

October 3, 2001
I had a blood clot 21 years ago. There was concern I might get another one. But my surgeon required a venious dopler ( ultrasound) of my upper legs, There was no longer any damage or blood clots present. I am two months out and fine
   — Kathy H.

October 3, 2001
I also have a history of blood clots. My last one was about 3 yrs ago... but since I have the history, my surgeon put in a greenfield filter about 2-3wks before hand. I'm only 3 days post-op, and i personally wouldn't have had the surgery w/out the filter. good luck !!
   — Kim W.

October 3, 2001
My husband had his lap RNY in February. He had a previous history of blood clots in his legs and two occurrences of pulmonary emboli. Our surgeon insisted that he have a Greenfield filter placement before he would consider him for the WLS. The filter was placed three weeks before the RNY and he did just fine with both procedures. Good luck!
   — Diana T.

March 28, 2004
hey, yes i had PE's before surgery . and have been on cumiden for almost a year. i get regular blood tests to check the levels. when it was time for surgery i was put on lubinex(sp) a shot, works differently but the same type of anticollant. and i had no problems with clots during or so far after surgery.
   — mary oklahoma