I want to undergo a BBL procedure. I had a history of PE(pulmonary emboli) caused by depo vera in 2016 and was treated 6 months later. I’ve been cleared by my PCP( primary care) and cleared by a hematologist. Am I a good candidate for a Bbl procedure? If so where do you suggest I have one done?
Answer: Risk of PE with BBL Every surgery longer than 1 hour will put you at increased risk of pulmonary embolism, considering your history. However, with appropriate chemoprophylaxis with lovenox (blood thinner), and standard prophylaxes intra and post-operatively, extensive discussion with your surgeon about increased risks, you could proceed with your BBL. Good luck.
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Answer: Risk of PE with BBL Every surgery longer than 1 hour will put you at increased risk of pulmonary embolism, considering your history. However, with appropriate chemoprophylaxis with lovenox (blood thinner), and standard prophylaxes intra and post-operatively, extensive discussion with your surgeon about increased risks, you could proceed with your BBL. Good luck.
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May 19, 2022
Answer: BBL candidate Dear Reserved161992,
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May 19, 2022
Answer: BBL candidate Dear Reserved161992,
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May 22, 2022
Answer: BBL candidate If you were cleared by both your PCP and hematologist, then you should be fine for a BBL procedure.
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May 22, 2022
Answer: BBL candidate If you were cleared by both your PCP and hematologist, then you should be fine for a BBL procedure.
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May 22, 2022
Answer: BBL after PE? Unfortunately, anyone who has had a DVT/PE in the past, is more likely to have a second one. This includes people who had their PE due to Hormones like DEPO, even if you have been off DEPO for a long time. When I proceed with doing a BBL (or any procedure requiring general anesthesia) for a patient with a history of a PE, they must be cleared by their PCP and Hematologist, as you have already been, and they must take a blood thinner for at least 30 days. You must also understand that blood thinners have their own risks.
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May 22, 2022
Answer: BBL after PE? Unfortunately, anyone who has had a DVT/PE in the past, is more likely to have a second one. This includes people who had their PE due to Hormones like DEPO, even if you have been off DEPO for a long time. When I proceed with doing a BBL (or any procedure requiring general anesthesia) for a patient with a history of a PE, they must be cleared by their PCP and Hematologist, as you have already been, and they must take a blood thinner for at least 30 days. You must also understand that blood thinners have their own risks.
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Answer: H/o of PE a good candidate Just because you had a PE previously does not make you at more risk for a fat emboli, the worst complication of BBL surgery. You will require blood thinning medication that will be given during your surgery and afterwards. As such, you need to make sure that your blood count is appropriate as you will have more blood loss during surgery.
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Answer: H/o of PE a good candidate Just because you had a PE previously does not make you at more risk for a fat emboli, the worst complication of BBL surgery. You will require blood thinning medication that will be given during your surgery and afterwards. As such, you need to make sure that your blood count is appropriate as you will have more blood loss during surgery.
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