Blood clots form because of pooling of the blood in the large veins in the legs. This occurs when patients move their legs less, such as either during surgery or when spending a time in bed recovering after surgery. Stress, such as from gastric bypass surgery or injury, causes the blood to clot in these pools to clot more easily.

Question 52 I am waiting for my surgical date and am getting very nervous. My best friend had her surgery recently and is now in intensive care with 2 large blood clots in her lungs, one in her thigh and one in her calf. Is this very common or not? Please reply. Thanks and keep her in your prayers. Her name is Judy G. from IN. Thank you. Dawn Question 51 I had my surgery 2 months ago and thus far have lost about 42 pounds. In the first month, I lost 39 pounds.

Angioprim will not cause a blood clot and is compatible with clotting medication. Generally blood clots form when the blood is exposed to air. A scab is an external blood clot and an internal blood clot is a bruise, or black and blue mark. Some clots can be extremely dangerous. A blood clot that forms inside of a blood vessel can be deadly because it blocks the flow of blood, cutting off the supply of oxygen. A stroke can be the result of a clot in an artery of the brain.

All of the surgeons incorporate preventative measures to decrease the likelihood of developing a clot. This does not mean that you cannot develop a clot. Your doctor may order a tablet, a small injection, or devices such as stockings or wraps for your feet. A combination of these methods may also be used. Early ambulation is also important to decrease the likelihood of a blood clot, as well as performing the ankle exercises.

During laparoscopic radical prostatectomy the entire prostate gland and seminal vesicles are removed. Once they are removed, the bladder is reattached to the urethra. If cancer has spread to the lymph nodes close to the prostate, these may also be removed by laparoscopy during surgery. This lymph node dissection is not necessary and thus is only performed on patients at high risk for metastasis (spread) of prostate cancer.

These have been mentioned to me several times, when I talk to people about the g-suit. I do not know what they are called. I do not know what they look like or how they work. I also do not know if a person can walk around in them. It would be difficult to get even pressure and could be dangerous with too much pressure that causes decreased blood circulation.

The hospital may administer low weight heparin 'B' to prevent thrombosis. You may also receive some of these drugs to take home with you.

A1. Every surgical procedure, from heart bypass to knee replacement, has risk. Therefore, the decision to have weight loss surgery needs to be evaluated against your overall risk. The Weight loss institute of Arizona completes an extensive and comprehensive patient screening process to ensure the medical eligibility of each patient and the appropriateness of the surgery.

Bruising is caused by bleeding under the skin. Blood clots may form within the bruises if there is excessive bleeding and the body is trying to stop it. Clotting is the normal body reaction to bleeding. This is a common question among newly diagnosed ET patients. So we asked the original FAQ team, all ET patients, for their input. Joyce-Age 66+, Diagnosed 1988 at age 49. The quality of my life improved significantly after diagnosis.

In my view the discrepancy occurred because two-thirds of the women in the WHI study did not start taking the estrogen until after age 60. Pre-menopausal women nonsmokers rarely have fatal heart attacks. When estrogen (estradiol) production by the ovaries ceases between ages 45 and 55 (menopause) heart attacks in women (but not men) rise precipitously; equaling the rate in men by age 60 and surpassing men by age 65.

Thrombophlebitis, sometimes called Deep Venous Thrombosis(DVT), can occur after any operation, but is more likely to occur following surgery on the hip, pelvis, or knee. DVT occurs when the blood in the large veins of the leg forms blood clots within the veins. This may cause the leg to swell and become warm to the touch and painful.

Yes, there are several mechanisms available for donating your own blood before surgery. It is possible to donate at a local blood bank and have it shipped to the hospital, but specific guidelines must be followed. Also, be aware that there are usually fees associated with the collection, processing, and testing of "autologous" blood for which the patient will be responsible. Please contact our office for additional information on how to arrange for autologous donation.

Not usually. If a clot is particularly large or life-threatening, a catheter may be used to remove it.

Individuals can donate their blood for their own upcoming surgical needs, if prescribed by a physician.

Patients with diabetes are often taken off their glucose control medications the night before surgery. Often, as with most patients preparing for surgery, those with diabetes must also fast and refrain from drinking fluids before surgery. For this reason, people with diabetes are often scheduled for surgery early in the morning to limit the amount of time they are off their medications. Discuss this option with your diabetes care team and surgeon.

All surgical procedures have potential risks and possible complications and those associated with selective endoscopic discectomy™ surgery are similar but much less common than following open back surgery. The most common complications are: persistent nerve root pain either due to minor manipulation of the nerve or regeneration of the nerve that was damaged prior to surgery.

Whether you will need a blood transfusion will depend on your medical condition, the type of surgery you are having, your personal beliefs and preferences, etc. This should be a topic of discussion with your surgeon and anesthesiologist.

In many cases, yes. Aspirin and other blood-thinners prevent your blood from clotting. It is important that you tell the surgeon or his/her staff that you are taking these medications. Your surgeon will decide whether you have to stop it before surgery. Your surgeon will coordinate with your internist before stopping any medications. One or two days after surgery, you may resume taking them based on your physician's recommendation.