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What are your thoughts on getting surgery after suffering from a pulmonary embolism?

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Angela_34
I developed PE possibly from prolonged birth control. I am really interested in getting a tummy tuck, I have had elective surgery before however this was prior to be diagnosed. What are your thoughts, is there a safe way or should this be avoided altogether? 40 y/o female with a BMI of 31.

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