Donda West Warned About Surgery

Posted Nov 12th 2007 4:02PM by TMZ Staff

TMZ has learned that just weeks before Donda West died, a plastic surgeon refused to perform procedures on her because of a health condition that could have led to a heart attack.

We've learned Beverly Hills physician, Dr. Andre Aboolian, was set to perform a tummy tuck and breast reduction on Ms. West, but told her she needed to get clearance from an internist whom Dr. Aboolian recommended. We're told West never went to that doctor, and subsequently had the procedures performed -- but not by Dr. Aboolian.

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1. This is so sad! May god be with his family!

Posted at 4:09PM on Nov 12th 2007 by iagreewithu

2. My hearts goes out to Kayne and his family. R.I.P. Dr. West

Posted at 4:10PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Toya

3. Oh well. You have to listen to the doctors. Sorry to see that she didn't listen. That's a huge price to pay though.
God Bless her soul!

Posted at 4:10PM on Nov 12th 2007 by L Boogie

4. I had to sign multiple releases just to get a tooth pulled...

One doesn't need to risk their life over liposuction; how about get on a treadmill, or get on a diet?

Posted at 4:10PM on Nov 12th 2007 by ObviousMan

5. Well then I guess it is her own fault then isn't it?

Posted at 4:10PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Michael

6. FIRST!

Posted at 4:11PM on Nov 12th 2007 by *bling*

7. Her own fault. Beauty is greedy. Sorry for the loss of his mother though. I would be lost with out mine!

Posted at 4:12PM on Nov 12th 2007 by All American Girl

8. I hate 'em anyway.

Posted at 4:12PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Dog Chapman

9. NP

Posted at 4:13PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Mateen Cleaves

10. Never been a Kanye West fan, but he has all my sympathy today. He must be devastated by this news. She died way too soon before her time should have been up. Apparently, she has always been there and been a strong force in his life. I'm truly sorry, Kanye.

Posted at 4:15PM on Nov 12th 2007 by moveover00

11. So sad. If the facts stated are true. That a smart, educated woman such as Dr. West would disregard the advice of a prudent plastic surgeon; and instead "doctor shop'' for a plastic surgeon who would take this huge risk to perform an extensive lengthly surgical procedure on a woman with a dangerous heart condition.
Life is truly SO fragile.

Posted at 4:15PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Sabrina

12. Doesn't it piss you off when something like this happens? It could have been so easily prevented by listening to a doctor's advice - by what does the doctor know anyway, he just went to how many years of medical school? And now that poor family has to deal with all the nasty rumor and supposition that will OF COURSE be a huge part of this. I feel so bad for them.

Posted at 4:16PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Maggie

13. cant get them to listen to anything can you?? i mean... WTF??? she wanted it done and by god she was going to get it done!... she did and now... well...

people, let this be a lesson... when the po po or a doctor says don't do it or step away from the car... do as they say... and maybe you wont die.

dont act like you da all mighty ,dont have to listen to no one.....

Posted at 4:17PM on Nov 12th 2007 by show nuff.

14. LMAO @ #8

I'm so happy you feel validated.

Posted at 4:18PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Maggie

15. #15 Amber

I find your post offensive, maybe they should censor you.

Posted at 4:18PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Dog Chapman

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