Developing blood clots post surgery.

[aura42175 1]

Hello everyone this is my first time posting but I am greatful for all the helpful information and support. I was sleeved on 3/8/2013 ungortunately I develop a blood clot on portal vein is a one of the veins that is connect from my liver to my stomach that's how they explain it. They said is one of the risk of having this type of surgeries. They put me on blood thinners and taken off them once the blood clot was gone. On Easter sunday I had horrible pain I thought I had overeat but the pain did not get better went to the hospital and it turns out I have another blood clot this time is on my mesentric vein which is the vein that provides the blood flow to my intestines. This time they sent me to a blood specialist it's frustrating because all the test they are performing seem to indicate that my blood is normal so the doctors don't even now what to think of it. He basically said to me I am warfarin and levonox again and wants to see me in a month. Has anyone had any issues similar to this I am really scared and the pains are so horrible even to drink Water hurts any information you can give will help me cause dr. are no helping at all.

[jane13 2,256]

two plus years later??? sorry I must be missing something.

[aura42175 1]

Yes the first blood clot was discover 5 days after surgery and the second blood clot was recently discovered. My surgery anniversary was on 3/8 so it's been two years. Sorry for the confusion but I am just not all there this day. I also haven't been sleeping well cause of pain.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I would ask what their long term plans are for you. Do thy plan to have you on blood thinners indefinitely? Also ask if increased exercise would help you. Sorry you are uncomfortable now, but once you are up to it I would want to have a discussion about long term prevention.

[aura42175 1]

Yes we have but dr is doing more research on bariatric patients and blood clots. He is conflicted because all my blood work seems to indicate I don't have a clotting issue. That is the reason I decided to join this forum to get some advice and hopefully find others with similar complication. I was working out everyday but now it's hard to even keep up with my 3 year old.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Sorry I have not experienced this, but I hope you get some answers.

[newbn1 15]

Won't pretend to know but could it be that you have a slight allergy to the blood thinner ( or an ingredient ) ?

A Young lady in a support group spoke of her doctors that couldn't understand her clotting time and again ( on lungs) with no obvious reasons. They finally realized she was allergic to heparin.

[Edavidson 84]

I have heard of blood clots after surgery and that is why they tell you to walk as much as you can.

I had a horrible experience with my sleeve but it was not blood clots. A friend of mine had

shoulder pain for about four months. I am not able to lift weights, push, pull or tug but I walk

all of the time. That has helped me overcome a lot of post-op problems. When I went in for surgery

I had a thin abdominal wall that no one was aware of. Every incision I had from sleeve to prior

surgeries developed a tear. I had over 30 hernias and I had a strangulated bowel, perforations and

[Edavidson 84]

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blockages. I had emergency surgery on a Sunday night and they had to put a mesh across my entire

abdominal wall. I was in the hospital a week, went home and they had to do another surgery four days

later. It was the most horrific pain I have ever been in. My advise to anyone is if you think

something is wrong and your Dr. is not giving you the answers you need find another Dr. Don't let

it go thinking it is normal or it will get better. Now that I am well and back to normal I don't

regret having the surgery. I feel like a new person, most of my weight is gone. I have 40 more lbs.

to lose and I will be at my goal. It is wonderful to buy pretty clothes and not have to buy from

the plus size catalogs.

[aura42175 1]

Thank you so much for your support I am seeing another doctor on Thursday

[bella7984 2]

This just scarred me im glad everyone is okay hope I make it

[Fireflea 23]

It's been so long since your sleeve I would not necessarily think the clotting and your bariactric sleeve are related. Folks develop clot for a variety of reasons. Sometimes there is swelling in the tissues around these veins caused by some sort of disease process or sometimes a person may have a blood disorder that causes you to clot easier, making you more prone to clots. Birth control pills and estrogen can make the chance of this type of clot increase.

I guess what I am saying is, in my opinion, I would not rule out an issue with your prior sleeve, but it certainly wouldn't be the first place I'd look for causality. Did you have trouble before the clotting started? Any pain/clotting last year, or directly after your procedure?

These type of clots can be painful and I hope they resolve with medications and you are able to keep up with your little one. Don't be afraid to contact your doctor if the pain increases dramatically or you develop any other symptoms.

I am not a physician, so please speak to your doctor. If you are concerned, or worried about your diagnosis then it never hurts to get a second opinion.