Surgery after Blood Clots

[Half of Bri 115]

I was 2 weeks from being sleeved in August 2012 when I found out I had blood clots in my leg & both lungs. I was hospitalized and had to cancel my surgery until everything was sorted out with my health. The doctors believe I had the clots because of a combo of foot surgery that left me sedentary for 12 weeks and hormonal birth control. They didn't find any blood disorders and I'm no longer on blood thinners.

I feel like nearly 3 years later I'm ready to try again for the surgery. I've developed a healthier lifestyle, I exercise and eat much better but the weight doesn't come off easily (I also have PCOS, sleep Apnea and Fibromyalgia).

The problem is that I am terrified now that something awful will happen to me! The doctors all told me if I'd even lived long enough to have my surgery I would be dead, and I can't get that out of my head.

I feel like I need to do this...but I don't know if it's a smart choice for me to opt for surgery when blood clots are a concern there.

Have any of you had a history like this and can give me some words of wisdom or advice?

Edited July 8, 2015 by Half_of_Bri

[anahajara 16]

I've had PEs( blood clots in the lungs) and I had surgery almost 3wks ago. My blood clots occurred back in October and I've been on Xarelto since then. Preop I went off of it for 3 days (surgeons orders and hematologist agreed) and 3 days later I was started back on the xarelto. I had no problems, I was on compression hose post op and SCD machine to keep blood flow good at hospital.

On another note, my hematologist said being overweight and me having PCOS puts me at higher risks of clots. Good luck. Hope this helped.

[Half of Bri 115]

Thank you! That makes me feel a lot better. I feel like at 310 lbs. my health is at risk everyday and I need to weigh the results of risking the surgery and having the opportunity to get healthy or staying the way I am and nearly guaranteeing I'll develop even more long term health issues. I have to start the entire process all over again so I'm going to attend my seminar Aug 6 - 3 yrs to the day from when I had my clots!

[AngelaWilliamsMD 290]

I'm another fellow PCOS sister. Had a small blood clot to my lung and right leg (no cause found). Was on Xarelto, had it held for a week prior to and after surgery without any issues.

[Half of Bri 115]

I'm another fellow PCOS sister. Had a small blood clot to my lung and right leg (no cause found). Was on Xarelto, had it held for a week prior to and after surgery without any issues.

thanks so much! I can't tell you how encouraging that is!