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Less Than 6 Weeks Away...Miami, FL

UPDATED FROM voluptuous_33
7 months post

Pulmonary Embolism 9 years ago

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voluptuous_33
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Hi Ladies! Ok.. here is the deal.. I had a PE about 9 years ago. Traveled to MN to MS by car and got a PE shortly thereafter. However, I have been healthy ever since! Fast forward 9 yrs later, and I am still considered a high risk patient for the BBL . Would anyone out there happen to know of any doctor that performs BBL's on a patient they consider "high risk".

Has anyone had a successful BBL with a history of a PE? Please help!

voluptuous_33's provider

Jonathan Fisher, MD

Jonathan Fisher, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 10, 2016
you could check with dr salamas office. Dominican Republic will and mexico will do surgery. ihave no idea why your still considered high risk. when you traveled and got the PE , didnt you move your feet and legs while traveling?
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December 18, 2017
Hello, Thank u for the doctor's names!
February 25, 2017
Same just happen to me 2 days ago suppose to fly out to the DR. And my pcp turned around and told my surgery doctor she doesn't approve my surgery because my A1c is 7.5 I'm sick to my stomach I've been eating healthy losing weight. Suppose to fly out Saturday and my DR doctor won't even answer my calls! God bless your journey. I had to vent
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December 18, 2017
Hello.. Did u ever get ur surgery ?
December 18, 2017
Yes I did I'm going in for round two next year. With Dr. Tactuc.
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December 18, 2017
Ok.. Good news!! .. Not sure what an A1c is tho. I had a blood clot. No Drs will touch me.
December 18, 2017
I thought I had a seroma and my insurance or doctor wanted to deal with it and referred me to a cosmetic surgeon here in Alaska. I never went I got better as time went on. I'm sorry to hear about your clot that's is scary. I've done some research and will go with my original doctor in the DR this next time around seems Dr. Mallol runs females through like an assembly line and his nurses at the hospital were rude a s hell made me get up right after surgery with no help no meds and threw up all in my soup. This time around I'm getting lipo BBl and breast lift.
UPDATED FROM voluptuous_33
8 days pre

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hi ladies.. when they gave me the news I literally could not breathe. A week away from my surgery and the clinic informs me since I had a pulmonary embolism in 2009, Fisher says he will not do surgery. I was cleared by my doctor and my INR levels were normal. I cant stop crying. I cant believe this is happening right now. I informed my coordinator last year that i had the embolism and she told me as long as I get clearance by my doctor I will be ok.

Now 9 days before showtime and they tell me no. My coordinator told me that I should see a specialist and get clearance and they will present my med records to Fisher again. Or I could go with Macadoo (who is that??). Now if I wait on Hasan not sure he will clear me either. This is soo fucked up words cannot describe how im feeling ... .

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February 24, 2016
Doll, I'm so sorry to hear this. I guess Dr. Fisher is in cautious mode, what with all the shenanigans with Drs. McAdoo, Hasan and Omulepu!

Once you've calmed down a bit, start looking at other options. Start by posting a question about your situation to the "Ask a Doctor" section on RS to get other professional opinions.

Then contact other surgeons in your area and out of state and see what comes back. Hazani in CA, Del Vechio , Schulman, Jimmerson are just a few bbl masters.

Plus, you can do as Vanity suggested and get clearance from a specialist.

You have options, doll. Don't give up.
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February 24, 2016
hi doll!! thank you so much for those kind and encouraging words. I will take a small break because I'm mentally exhausted. I have been planning for like two years now. But you're right, I won't give up. Will just make sure I get 2-3 more doctors opinions b4 I think about going forward. Again, thank you love!
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February 24, 2016
I am so sorry darling. I can't imagine how devastating that news was. As cliche as it may sound, everything happens for a reason. Take this time out to look into your situation and explore other options. If Fisher was meant to do your surgery then it shall be, otherwise keep your head up and work on looking outside of the box.
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December 18, 2017
❤❤❤ thank u!!
UPDATED FROM voluptuous_33
13 days pre

Lab Results Tomorrow...

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voluptuous_33
Hey y'all!! So.. I ordered all of my supplies but it still feels like I'm missing something ! (will go over my supply list again shortly).. I had labs done yesterday and results should be avail tomorrow.. I was hospitalized due to a pulmonary embolism about 7 years ago so I had my doctor run a INR test for that (make sure my blood will not clot easily). Hopefully, all things work in my favor and I will be cleared for surgery..

Vet Dolls : On a not so serious note, I wonder if I will really have have to take off my nails ??? I've seen pics of dolls on the day of surgery w/ nails. Does anyone know why this could be a potential issue?

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February 19, 2016
My surgery is next Thursday w/ fisher and unfortunately Im taking my nails off. I read that the reason you need to have no polish or acrylic nails is because it helps them make sure you are doing okay during surgery. Your nails would change color if you cant breathe so they need to be able to see that. It'll probably be for the best since bacteria can get under your nails as well and your body will be very sensitive during the healing process.
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February 19, 2016
thank you luv.. nails def coming off.. will check on you next Thurs.. Good luck boo!