Donda West Warned About Surgery

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

Posted at 6:21AM on Nov 13th 2007 by sweets

17. 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.

18. 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

19. LMAO @ #8

I'm so happy you feel validated.

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

20. #15 Amber

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

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

21. I sympathize with her right to make a poor choice. As a student of hers, I remember her telling me ..... "it's my way or no way."
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*Peace be with you.

Posted at 4:20PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Frank Reality

22. R.I.P. Dr. West...My sympathies to Kanye West and his family.

Posted at 11:46AM on Nov 13th 2007 by Fina

23. This is so sad, my thoughts are with Kanye and family

Posted at 4:20PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Adrienne

24. Kayne has got to be the biggest, egotistical tool on the planet, but that is a sad loss. $100 says he sues, because his mother didn't take the advice of the doctors.

Posted at 4:20PM on Nov 12th 2007 by FL

25. ...ONLY specualtion here...but...if she had a heart condition as many do at her age..then the risks associated with bleeding would cause blood clots that become high risk for strokes and heart attacks...ANYBODY who has any kind of sugery is always at risk for these complications...and if u r't in tip top shape ur risk for complications dramatically increase....time will tell..but the publicity from this may save others in the future who have unecessary operations when they r't in tip top shape...again...only speculation.

Posted at 4:21PM on Nov 12th 2007 by jr

26. You're sooo right #15, I 2nd that.

Posted at 7:08PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Mimi

27. What a tragedy. Here we have an extremely intelligent woman who loved her family whose life was tragically cut short because of complications from cosmetic surgery.

I cannot understand why people who are probably beautiful on the inside (what really counts) are motivated to surgically enhance themselves on the outside (only counts in the entertainment industry and with other shallow individuals).

You are risking your life undergoing any type of surgery. How horrific. Now the remaining family members are left with only memories of their loved one.

Sympathies to the family and try and focus on all of your good memories of Dr. West and all that she contributed to those who came in contact with her.

I'm sure she would want all to be strong as she had to be strong as a single african-american parent raising a child on her own.

Remember: It's always the darkest before the dawn.

Posted at 4:24PM on Nov 12th 2007 by LA WOMAN

28. #15.....you are not Dog Chapman.

Posted at 4:23PM on Nov 12th 2007 by msalsharpton

29. It should read #20 you are not Dog Chapman. You are nothing but a wannabe fake.

Posted at 4:25PM on Nov 12th 2007 by msalsharpton

30. I know that his mom meant the WORLD to him. So sad at his loss. Even more sad that this was 100% preventable.

Surgery is dangerous not matter what the reason. SAD loss.

Posted at 4:27PM on Nov 12th 2007 by DREY

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