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I had pulmonary embolism (x2) just under a year ago, and have been on Coumadin since (will be off soon). I have my first doctor consultation in 2 days. I wanted to know if any of you have had the gastric sleeve procedure after a similar situation. I don't have any

clotting risk factors, other than the obvious obesity. My emboli happened days after a serious surgery that put me off my feet for a few days, but prior to that I had been on birth control pills for 20 years. I'm off those now and really ready to move on with my life!

PS I'm new here! Hi!

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Hi there, I wasn't on blood thinners, but I have a clotting disorder similar to von Willebrand's disease. Unfortunately, they have diagnosed me with an "idiopathic clotting disorder" because they can't find the cause or the specific Protein factor that is causing me to have a slow clotting time. I was given DDAVP the day before surgery, and a slow iv drip of the same drug to help prevent bleeding. It was kind of confusing because they gave me Lovenox on top of the DDAVP which was recommended by my oncologist.

Best wishes with your consult, and I'm sure they'll be able to take care of you.

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I had pulmonary embolism (x2) just under a year ago, and have been on Coumadin since (will be off soon). I have my first doctor consultation in 2 days. I wanted to know if any of you have had the gastric sleeve procedure after a similar situation. I don't have any

clotting risk factors, other than the obvious obesity. My emboli happened days after a serious surgery that put me off my feet for a few days, but prior to that I had been on birth control pills for 20 years. I'm off those now and really ready to move on with my life!

PS I'm new here! Hi!

Hey Deb,

I had a PE in 2003 I was smoking, on birthcontrol, and had a left ankle fracture which left me in a wheelchair for 3 weeks not to mention my obesity. I was on Coumadin/warfrin for about a month afterword. I told Dr Aceves about this and he wanted me to take lovenox for 2 days prior to surgery and 10 days after to prevent another clot. Soooo...the long winded answer is you should be fine, they will want you to continue your bloodthinners.

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Thank you for the replies. I am a bit reassured now.

DJackson, I see your surgery is coming up very soon---good luck!

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