Question:
if you have a history of blood clotsdoes that mean you will always get them

I had open chest surgery after 3 days they sent me home , 5 days after that I developed a bloodcot in my neck. sent me back to the hosp 5 days on heprin. Sent me home with comadin for six months, Now if I have this wls will this repeat itself again, BSCLA59626 @aol.com    — BARBARA S. (posted on June 28, 1999)

August 4, 1999
I don't know what the right medical answer is to this, but I can tell you that I ended up back in the hospital for 2 days for treatment of 2 pulmonary embolism on my left lung (fortunately not life threatening) after RGB surgery. I had a blood clot in my left leg 20 yrs ago, from taking birth control pills and was in the hospital for 6 days for blood thinner treatment. I don't know if this is evidence of a "tendency" or not, but it could be. I was given heperin injections while in the hospital for RGB surgery from the very first day prior to surgery. Clots are a highly possible side-effect of any major surgery. I would imagine they'll keep a close eye on you when you go in for your surgery based on your medical history of having them. Good luck! -Kathy
   — Kathy W.