Question:
Has anyone had or heard of problems with DVT's and pulmonary emboli post-op

I have been reading and hearing about problems post-op Gastric Adjustable Lap Band surgery with DVT's and pulmonary emboli. Has anyone experienced this or heard about any increased problem with this after surgery. Thanks, Jacque Crosier    — Jacquelyn C. (posted on March 25, 2003)

March 24, 2003
ALL surgeries create a risk of bloodclots they arent unique to the band. They can largely be avoided by getting up and walking immediately after surgery and every day thereafter. You can also get clots from too much sitting like a long airliner flight. Dehydration can contribite to the risk so drink lots of liquidss. Coiuch potato types endanger their health. More frequent in smokers and women on birth control pills.
   — bob-haller

March 24, 2003
I agree that any type of surgery brings on clots, but be warned they are a deadly risk. I was told that since I was young, healthy and had no personal or family history of clots I should not worry about getting a clot.... not true. I developed a DVT a week after my surgery. Know your body and if you feel anything out of the ordinary let your doctor know. Good Luck.
   — JM B.

March 25, 2003
My husband had a DVT the week after his open RNY. His leg started hurting and swelling so to the doctor we went. After a week in the hospital and six months on medication he is back to normal. He has lost 220 pounds in 10 months and would have the surgery again in a heart beat. I'm 14 months post op and have lost 195 pounds with no complications. Life is great and this surgery it wonderful!
   — Frances B.