DVT found in Pre-Op testing

[Simply Annie 3]

Hi everyone,

I am T-23 days ( Nov 3, 2014) until my gastric sleeve surgery. I had finished all my pre surgical testing (and had passed all of them) and had one final test left: a routine ultrasound of my legs because I had a prior DVT in my greater saphenous vein at the femoral junction ( in my groin area) 4 years ago after a very lengthy hernia surgery.

At the ultrasound on Friday they found another clot in the same area : saphenofemoral. I had to go to the ER and was subsequently put on Lovenox and warfarin. :-(

I have not talked to the bariatric surgeon yet, but I have to think my surgery will be delayed. Anyone else have a DVT show up in pre-op testing and then go on to have their surgery? And if yes, how soon were you able to have the surgery?

Anyone out there have a saphenofemoral clot? They seem to be rare. ( I don't like being unusual!)

Thanks,

~Annie

[Simply Annie 3]

Here's an update to my situation..... After a vascular consult, it was advised that I wait 6 months until I have the sleeve surgery because of my acute DVT :-( I'm so sad. I've been in my bariatirc program for 6 months, now it's like starting all over again.

[puttingme1st 143]

So sorry about your bad news. Just stick to all you have learned the past 6 months, and you will probably still lose before your new date.

[borg/assimilated 576]

Oh that is so disappointing! Well.....I guess if you have to wait 6 months more it will be in your best interest. I am sorry for your clot and the prolonged wait for surgery. Hopefully your wait for surgery will pass quickly and you won't get too discouraged.