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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76. WHATEVER HAPPENED TO DOCTOR PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY.

KANYE SHOULD SUE THAT DOCTOR.

DOES THAT AGREEMENT DIE WITHTHE PATIENT?

Posted at 5:43PM on Nov 12th 2007 by shakira

77. I really don't think Kanye's going to be checking the TMZ boards today. I think we're all safe.

Posted at 5:47PM on Nov 12th 2007 by LOL

78. My Condolences to Kanye and his family.

Posted at 5:48PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Stacia

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80. WOW TMZ, one can't help but to think if Kanye was about 20 shades lighter we wouldn't have all these hateful comments posted on here. Truley tasteless but now anything for a $$. You guys want to see the demise of everyone you chase. The question is what will you do whan Karma pays a visit to you? And for some of you yellow belly bastards out there who have nothing better to do, than shoot hate. Why don't you all get together and sign up for the war, you are the kind we need to die off in the world.

Posted at 5:48PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Lets play

81. you people are very heartless, she died and someone just lost there mother. you all should keep your rudde comments to urselfs

Posted at 5:51PM on Nov 12th 2007 by shay

82. shay i'm sorry who can understand what you just typed? try a dictionary or spell check. or graduate from third grade.

Posted at 5:56PM on Nov 12th 2007 by HA HA

83. LISTEN WHAT IS WRONG WITH HUMANS TODAY. WHY ARE THESE INSENSITIVE HUMANS POSTING SUCH AWFUL COMMENTS ABOUT ANOTHER HUMAN. IN DEATH WE ARE ALL SADDEN. HOW COULD ANY OF YOU WRITE ANYTHING BUT CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY IN THIER LOST. I THINK THEY ARE YOU ARE INHUMAN, CRUEL, EVIL INTENTED PERSON. YOU ARE A WORKER OF SATAN AND THAT IS WHY YOU CANNOT SYMPATHIZE WITH ANYONE. TRULY PIGS OUT THERE.
SAD, BKLYN

Posted at 6:00PM on Nov 12th 2007 by NAT

84. May God be with Kanye and his entire family.My heart goes out to all of you.

Posted at 6:03PM on Nov 12th 2007 by plusizediva

85. TO ALL THOSE NASTY AND CRUEL COMMENTS PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT KANYES MOM,YOU PEOPLE OUGHT TO BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELVES!!JUST BECAUSE KANYE HAS ALOT OF CONTERVERSY GOING ON WITH HIM,THAT DOESNT GIVE NOBODY THE RIGHT TO DEGRADE HIS MOM LIKE THAT!!GROW UP AND THINK ABOUT IF YOU LOST YOUR MOM.YOU WOULDNT WANT TO HEAR NEGATIVITY

Posted at 6:25PM on Nov 12th 2007 by reese

86. TOO MANY DOCTORS ARE GREEDY

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE ABLE TO FIND SOME

PLASTIC SURGEON TO DO WHATEVER YOU

ARE WILLING TO PAY FOR. I SUSPECT DONDA

UNFORTUNATELY FOUND ONE WHO POOPOOED

ANY NEGATIVE OPINIONS TO MAKE BIG BUCKS FROM

THE WEST FAMILY' DON'T BLAME THE VICTIM.

Posted at 6:13PM on Nov 12th 2007 by shakira

87. ..koffee..# 38....off crse it will take time for all the facts ....she would have signed consent forms that aim to protect the Doctors..she would have been warned abt the risks...sounds like cardiac arrest too me...and she stood no chance unless someone was there to revive her at the time she went into it...possibly due to blood clots formed from the surgury..PURE speculation though...

Posted at 6:21PM on Nov 12th 2007 by jr

88. Some of you guys are heartless. Let her r.i.p. for goodness sake.

Posted at 12:05AM on Nov 13th 2007 by Caribbean Goddess

89. So I guess this means God doesn't like black people either, and the doctor must've sabotaged the procedure cause he didn't like black people. Damn! What's this world coming to? I guess people SHOULD listen to the advice their doctor gives them. There's a reason they go to med school, it's to avoid situations like this. Hey rich people, too bad money can't save you from ignorance. My thoughts and prayers are with ya K. West!

Posted at 8:31PM on Nov 12th 2007 by ChaunceyGibbons

90. Very unwise move to not listen when a physician advises you to see a cardiologist prior to cosmetic surgery. I had plastic surgery in Beverly Hills and also didn't understand why it was necessary but I followed the Dr.'s advice was approved for surgery.

During the procedure, I was told my heart did these little weird variations in heart rate - I understand that even though I was approved for surgery, it could have gone very different.

You ALWAYS take a chance whenever you "go under" anesthetic, it is never a for sure thing.

So I guess my comment really is, there for the Grace of God . . .

Kanye - you and your family are in my prayers.

Posted at 6:40PM on Nov 12th 2007 by echoecho

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