How Long After Having A Stroke Did You Have To Wait For Weight Loss Surgery?

[Weightloss55 2]

I’m 45 and healthy (just overweight - 40 BMI) until I had a stroke on 6/8 2 caused by tiny hole in my heart that never closed after birth. I’m doing well and expect to be cleared by by the neurologist and cardiologist in July.

My surgeon understandably cancelled my 6/29 gastric bypass. However, he says I have to wait 6 months to reschedule due to safety concerns. With such, I’ll have to redo some of the process and may not get the surgery this year. I’ve already met my insurance deductible and out of pocket maximum - making surgery free if done by 12/31.

Has anyone been in this or similar situation?

Thanks!

[ShoppGirl 4,441]

I have not but would definitely say listen to the doctors. I know once I was ready for the surgery I wanted it to happen like yesterday but better to be safe than sorry. Once it’s all done and you have lost your weight a few extra months won’t make any difference.

[SleeveToBypass2023 2,517]

14 hours ago, Weightloss55 said:

I’m 45 and healthy (just overweight - 40 BMI) until I had a stroke on 6/8 2 caused by tiny hole in my heart that never closed after birth. I’m doing well and expect to be cleared by by the neurologist and cardiologist in July.

My surgeon understandably cancelled my 6/29 gastric bypass. However, he says I have to wait 6 months to reschedule due to safety concerns. With such, I’ll have to redo some of the process and may not get the surgery this year. I’ve already met my insurance deductible and out of pocket maximum - making surgery free if done by 12/31.

Has anyone been in this or similar situation?

Thanks!

I know the feeling of meeting the yearly deductible and wanting to get this done while it's free. BUT...your health is the most important thing in this. If your doctor wants you to wait 6 months, then as hard as it is to do, that's what you have to do. A stroke is very serious. And the fact that it's because of a hole in your heart is also very serious. I would definitely do what your doctors want. It may cost a little more money, but you'll be healthier and safer for it.

[Weightloss55 2]

Thank you!

[St77 87]

I only had to get a letter of clearance from my neurologist for my seizures, which are serious, but nothing like a stroke. I'm familiar with what you're describing as having small holes in your heart though, I was checked for PFO when I was younger and advised if I had it, I was at an increased risk for stroke.