Guest guest Posted March 21, 2003 Report Share Posted March 21, 2003 Hey everyone. I am having surgery on April 11th. I am VERY excited to get on with it! My only fear is blood clots. I have really bad vericose veins behind my knees, and I was wondering if this put me at greater risk?? Should there be something done about them before surgery? I am not talking 'spider veins'...mine are fat and blue. Thanks for your help! Terri in Ca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2003 Report Share Posted March 21, 2003 In a message dated 3/21/03 10:23:55 AM Pacific Standard Time, djgraves@... writes: > Terri - Would you like to have an angel from this group? > SURE! That would be great! Here is a refresher about me. I am 39 years old. I have a wonderfull extremely supportive husband and five great kids! I have been researching and waiting for this for about 2 years! I am VERY excited to get on with it! I feel very confident in my Surgeon. His name is Coirin. He is here in my home town of Manteca California. I will be having surgery on April 11th at 1:30 p.m. I am very happy my parents will be coming from out of state to be with me. That makes me feel so much better! I have learned so much from you all. I know I will be able to be succesfull with all of your help and information! Thank so much... Terri 5'9 " 330 pounds Hope to be 160 when it is all said and done! Lap RNY on April 11th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2003 Report Share Posted March 21, 2003 Dear Terri, I took heparin shots before and after surgery to prevent blood clots. My hospital bed had inflatable stockings that I wore all the time for my four day stay. They had velcro closing strips so they were easy to put on and take off. Take good care and God bless you richly. Love, Trace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2003 Report Share Posted March 21, 2003 In a message dated 3/21/03 2:34:20 PM Pacific Standard Time, nottab@... writes: > Take good care and God bless you richly. > > Thanks trace. I was wondering if having the vericose veins would pose a higher risk of blood clots?? Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2003 Report Share Posted March 21, 2003 Terri - Would you like to have an angel from this group? Jeanne in WI Age 39 - Dr. T. Chua Open RNY - 5/21/02 5'7 " - 314/215/150-175 djgraves@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2003 Report Share Posted March 21, 2003 In a message dated 3/21/03 4:40:06 PM Pacific Standard Time, rmswilson@... writes: > I have pretty bad varicose veins in my lower right leg. No one seemed too > concerned about it. > > Thanks for your reply. I will just make sure I mention it to the Dr. before surgery day. Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2003 Report Share Posted March 21, 2003 I also have bad veins. My doctor sent me to a vascular specialist. I had a veinus Doppler and everything was ok. After surgery, they put things on your legs to keep them circulating. Also after surgery, while I was in the hospital, they again checked my leg veins. If you have a good surgeon, he will be on top of everything. Good Luck! Arlene open RNY l/20/03 Vericose Veins Hey everyone. I am having surgery on April 11th. I am VERY excited to get on with it! My only fear is blood clots. I have really bad vericose veins behind my knees, and I was wondering if this put me at greater risk?? Should there be something done about them before surgery? I am not talking 'spider veins'...mine are fat and blue. Thanks for your help! Terri in Ca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2003 Report Share Posted March 21, 2003 I have pretty bad varicose veins in my lower right leg. No one seemed too concerned about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2003 Report Share Posted March 21, 2003 If you tell both the surgeon and anesthesiologist, they can make whatever adjustment need to be made. Just make sure that everyone knows... Sharon in D.C. Re: Vericose Veins In a message dated 3/21/03 2:34:20 PM Pacific Standard Time, nottab@... writes: > Take good care and God bless you richly. > > Thanks trace. I was wondering if having the vericose veins would pose a higher risk of blood clots?? Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2003 Report Share Posted March 22, 2003 Dear Terri, I don't have varicose veins but I have had DVT (deep vein thrombosis) -- blood clots in the deep veins of the leg. I developed DVT after my third pregnancy and an incredibly traumatic labor. Tess was 11 pounds and I delivered her naturally, OUCH. I wish I had more information about varicose veins but I'm sorry I don't. If you're worried about them as I was very worried about reoccurring blood clots with my surgery, talk to your surgeon and tell him what your fears are. Ask him/her how he/she will help you with this problem. God bless you and take good care. Love, Trace in Va. Beach, VA Dr. Schechner, Va. Beach, VA Open RNY -- 9/5/02 Height -- 5' 9 1/2 " Starting weight -- 351.2 Current weight -- 250 Minus -- 101.2 pounds gone! Gal. 2:20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2003 Report Share Posted March 22, 2003 In a message dated 3/22/03 8:45:49 AM Pacific Standard Time, nottab@... writes: > > > I developed DVT after my third pregnancy and an incredibly traumatic > > labor. Tess was 11 pounds and I delivered her naturally, OUCH. > WOW! That is amazing! What did the Doc do for your DVT? I will make sure I discuss this with my surgeon! Thanks for the advice! I hope Tess is still healthy and happy! ; ) Terri 39 yrs old. Surgery coming up on April 11th, 2003 5'9 " 339 last check! Goal>160 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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