VSG after a heart attack
Hi all,
I'm looking for opinions on this, I really want to undergo the VSG, but I keep getting so many different opinions from doctors.
I had a heart attack five months ago and I am taking therapy for it. In the meantime I had another minor rhino-plastic intervention with full anesthesia, for what in consultation with the cardiologist I took blood thinners instead of therapy a few days before and after and I was perfectly fine.
Yet, with regards to the VSG doctors' opinions vary a lot. I have not yet spoken to the cardiologist, but I am sure I will before I decide anything. However in my head I have already decided I need a surgery as I have pretty much tried everything, and after the heart attack I have slowed down a lot in terms of lifestyle and energy in general which is my main cause of worries, I worry I will instead of losing weight as recommended that I will gain and risk another attack.
I'm 33 years old, my current BMI is 40.5, it was such or almost there, for the last five years, and it was always above 30 since I was a teenager.
Please, anyone who has had a similar situation tell me your opinions on this
Thanks in advance
Zana
IMHO and I am in no way a Dr or a medical professional of any kind...
having the surgery even with the added risk of your prior heart attack
would be your best bet for a healthy life going forward..
your so young..you have your whole life ahead of you
and VSG will help you stay healthy (if you follow plan and do as the Drs instruct)
let your heart attack be your Ah HA moment..
good luck!
My mom has suffered two heart attacks and it's always up to her cardiologist to give the green-light for other surgeries. In her case, he has determined that her heart isn't strong enough to withstand going under anesthesia again. For anything...
It doesn't sound like that's your issue. You're much younger and your cardiologist already had you do another surgery. I'm betting with the "all clear" that the VSG docs will proceed.