Does anyone have the Prothrombin gene mutation? Anyone have any complications with blood clots? I had a PE a year and a half ago and was on blood thinner. I haven't been on thinners for a bit now and the hematologist said I'd be a good candidate for the sleeve. Has anyone had blood clots after the surgery?

They will probably have you on blood thinners post-op. They'll be even more cautious than usual but we're all at risk with major surgery.

I have the Factor 5 clotting disorder, had a PE seven years ago. Off of thinners for 6 years. The first hematologist that was going to clear me put me on thinners for life and sent me to go get an IVC filter. My bariatric surgeon had me get a second opinion. The new hematologist said blood thinners until surgery and until I am completely mobile afterwards, no filter needed. After that I can take an aspirin daily.

I have factor 2- I've never personally had a clot but my dad has had 5 and both my grandparents passed away due to strokes likely caused by clots. I've known since I was 10 so I've always been careful. Aspirin every day while I was pregnant, lovenox 6 weeks after, dr said this time around he will put me on thinners before and after. Not quite sure how I feel about thinners before.

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