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    Gastric Sleeve Member flintdonnel's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    01/09/2017
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    Jamal Farhan, MD, FACS
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    Default Unknown heart issues

    The whole reason that I even considered having WLS was that I knew that I had several health issues that I did not want to progress to a point that they were irreversible. I had been taking blood thinning pain meds for some time before the surgery and had to stop prior and obviously can not take after. Well, 10 days post of I had a heart attack. This is really testing my bariatric team and my cardiologist as they are sometimes at odds for treatment but I am moving forward, after all, what options do I have. Is there anyone out there that may have this double whammy that might give some insight?



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Ann2's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Ann2
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    n.a.
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    Default Re: Unknown heart issues

    Damn! I just responded to your "dancing with your wife" story. So didn't expect this.

    And no, I have no experience with this. So no advice. But you're right -- gotta go forward.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Tamera2's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Tamera Anderson
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    01/24/2017
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    Dr Mario Almanza
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    Default Re: Unknown heart issues

    I'm so sorry flint this happened to you. I pray you make a full recovery and can move forward with your weight loss journey. I pray also your other health issues improve and are reversed. I don't have any insight on recovering from a heart attack. Just wanted you to know you've been prayed over and praying for a full recovery.
    Highest weight- 288 / Wt at Surgery 268
    1 month 236 -29lbs 2 month 214 -22lbs 3 month 206 -08lbs 4 month 196 -10lbs 5 month 185 -11lbs 6 month 178 -7lbs 7 month 172 -6lbs 9mos -12lbs 156 13mos later wt.144lbs, Wt.138 -150lbs in 15mos

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Linda51's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    07/12/2017
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    Dr. Ma
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    Default Re: Unknown heart issues

    Thank you for your post. I have been complaining about all the endless testing that I'm going through prior to setting the date for my WLS. I will complain no more. There obviously are reasons for all the testing (other than just insurance requirements) and sometimes even all this testing cannot find every cause for concern.
    Linda 51
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    Gastric Sleeve Member Christie13's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Christie
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    Dr. Wright
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    Default Re: Unknown heart issues

    I am praying that you are doing well. I hope that you are getting stronger and healing. Big hugs.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Leslieann's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    leslie
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    Default Re: Unknown heart issues

    Hoping you are getting stronger with each day! Prayers being sent.



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    Default Re: Unknown heart issues

    Where did you have surgery? I'm surprised they didn't do more testing.

    But now, best of luck to you! I'm sure the team will figure things out, and being smaller/healthier will be so much better for your heart. Probably the best thing you can do for your heart is start walking when your doctor gives you the OK. So I'm praying you are much healthier in the long run.

    I have a horrible family history of heart disease so need to take meds for my cholesterol and need to exercise. But being at a normal weight I know helps!

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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Dr. Hoehn
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    Default Re: Unknown heart issues

    Why cant you take the blood thinners after?


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