favoredone 590 Posted April 30, 2012 WOW.. My thoughts and prayers are with you... Hoping for a speedy and easy recovery.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynewbegining2 31 Posted April 30, 2012 You are in my prayers, get well soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Itsanewdaycassandra 45 Posted April 30, 2012 I will keep you in my thoughts and I am sending healing energy to you. Stay strong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowgirlJane 14,260 Posted April 30, 2012 Thank you for sharing your story - good for everyone to know the risks, however unlikely they may be. You had really good judgment to know that something was wrong and act on it quickly! Heal fast, get better soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyCatLady 130 Posted April 30, 2012 Surgeon I spoke with this morning quoted a 0.7% chance of a portal vein thrombosis complication with any gastric surgery. Always seems small and unlikely....until it happens to you >.< 1 4ALongerLife reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lissa 2,631 Posted April 30, 2012 I agree, the risks are very low, until you're the one with the problem Lissa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New1 201 Posted April 30, 2012 The nurse is praying for you too girlie. God bless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andkel30 57 Posted April 30, 2012 Praying for you hope everything is alright...... Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carly 56 Posted April 30, 2012 I am so sorry to hear about this. My thoughts and prayers are with you for a quick and complete recovery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grachelnai 0 Posted April 30, 2012 Omg! I pray for a speedy recovery,I appreciate this because I hear a lot of the joy stories and rarely stories like these I'm still in the decision phase,,recently went through a nightmare breakup and waana discover a new me I look forward for ur recovery posts can't wait til ur able to enjoy the new you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grachelnai 0 Posted April 30, 2012 Omg! I pray for a speedy recovery,I appreciate this because I hear a lot of the joy stories and rarely stories like these I'm still in the decision phase,,recently went through a nightmare breakup and waana discover a new me I look forward for ur recovery posts can't wait til ur able to enjoy the new you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBT 35 Posted April 30, 2012 Wow! So sorry you had to be in that small percentage and hope you are getting better. I know about being the one fitting in the minute percentage though mine was not life threatening. I have drop foot from hip revision surgery which happens to only 1% of people. This is a partial paralysis of my foot which is NO fun to live with. Hang in there and keep us posted on how you are doing. I know your cats need a crazy lady to take care of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackBerryJuice 349 Posted April 30, 2012 Scary! Did you ever have any clotting issues before? Or anyone in your family? Did they figure out why you had the clot? Any sort of mutation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mews 37 Posted April 30, 2012 I hope things clear up soon! It sucks being in that small percentage that gets the complication. Did your doctor mention what blood thinners he wants you on? Also, you may want to get checked out by a hemotologist afterwards to make sure you don't have a genetic predisposition to clots. I found out I had one the hard way. Hang in there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beefalogal 43 Posted April 30, 2012 A newbie lurker here wishing you the best. Horrible events to you but I have to say that I am majorly impressed that you were able to drive yourself home. And four hours distance. Independent there aren't you!!! In the language of Anne of Green Gables "you are a kindred spirit" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites