Heart problems prior to Gastric Sleeve?

rosepetals · November 8, 2010

I am curious of anyone who has had the gastric sleeve procedure had previous heart problems prior getting the sleeve?

Don · December 21, 2010

I am curious of anyone who has had the gastric sleeve procedure had previous heart problems prior getting the sleeve?

Me too........

I was scheduled to have the Roux en Y in June 2009, but instead had a triple bypass in March of 2009.

Wildorchids · December 21, 2010

I had a heart attack last Christmas and they weren't able to stint me! I've been sleeved 2 weeks tomorrow. I feel great.

rosepetals · December 21, 2010

Hi Don,

In speaking with the PA in my surgeon's office, cardiac patients are pretty common. My cardiologist was against the surgery, not for the danger, but he didnt believe in WLS. He made me go through a treadmill stress test, then an achocardiogram, and finally a nuclear stress test. In the end he realized I was determined to go through with the surgery. He finally signed off and I am scheduled for surgery on Wednesday. Send your prayers my way. God willing I will be able to report back to you my expereinces,

rosepetals · December 21, 2010

I had a heart attack last Christmas and they weren't able to stint me! I've been sleeved 2 weeks tomorrow. I feel great.

Great to hear! Congrats!

Don · April 2, 2011

Hi Don,

In speaking with the PA in my surgeon's office, cardiac patients are pretty common. My cardiologist was against the surgery, not for the danger, but he didnt believe in WLS. He made me go through a treadmill stress test, then an achocardiogram, and finally a nuclear stress test. In the end he realized I was determined to go through with the surgery. He finally signed off and I am scheduled for surgery on Wednesday. Send your prayers my way. God willing I will be able to report back to you my expereinces,

My endocrinologist was iffy about it, but surprisingly my cardiologist was enthusiastic about it. He said it was the smartest thing I could do.

I am over 100 units of insulin a day now and that makes traditional weight loss almost impossible.

44 hours to GO <<<<<<<<<<<

Brother J · April 3, 2011

I'm 57, had a heart attack 3 years ago then devloped atrial fibrillation. My cardiologist encouraged my surgery and I chose an excellent hospital, surgeon and anesthesiologist. Have done very well but my blood pressure hasnt improved much yet but I havent reached my goal of 300 lb loss. My diabetes has sure improved and every pound I lose takes a load off my heart. I would encourage anyone with multiple health problems considering surgery to work through their specialists because it takes a team to safely do surgery. Needless to say, I was not a candidate for foreign surgery.

1-4-Many · April 3, 2011

Yep. Genetic heart issue here. It did impact where I could have the surgery along with all the pre-surgery tests. I actually would have liked to have gone to a different hospital but this place has the top cardiac care in town, so that's where I'll be. Since my issue is genetic (brother died from same issue) it's not yet reared it's ugly head but I have to be cautious.

Glad to here there are others in this boat.

Ms Lady in NC · April 3, 2011

I have to take nitro as needed for my problems but my doc is more worried about me losing the weight than not. He said if I don't I will die from the weight putting the extra stress on my heart anyway. He too is not a major fan of having it done in Mexico and I will be his 1st patient that did it but he is supportive. I do know that as long as your docs all clear you it is fine. Hubby had a heart attack a few years ago and he is prob healthier than me now even at 400+ but his doc said the weight isn't coming down fast enough and referred him for surgery. So that should tell you there are docs that believe it will help more than hurt.