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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91. Yes, this may be a sad story, but you also have to respect the fact that she was the one who made the decision to go ahead and have plastic surgery done on herself, so there is no one to blame but herself. TMZ is simply repoerting the facts.

It is a shame that it ended the way it did, but like someone said earlier, maybe this is God's way of delivering a message to Kayne.

Posted at 6:43PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Manny

92. That is so tragic !! I have been a fan of Kanye's since he was on Twista's "Slow Jamz" with Jamie Foxx. The relationship that he had with his mom is one that I hope that I can have with my daughter. My prayers are with Kanye and the entire West family.

Posted at 6:49PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Snow Whyte

93. SO THE LADY CHOSE NOT TO TAKE THE ADVISE OF A DOCTOR BEFORE HAVING A SURGERY THAT WAS NOTHING MORE THAN A VANITY ISSUE? WE LIVE AND DIE BY OUR CHOICES AND HERS WERE BAD ONES TO SAY THE LEAST, EVERY ONE THINKING ABOUT PUTTING YOUR BODY THRU AN UNNESSARY SURGERY PLEASE REMEMBER THIS LADY BEFORE DOING SO.

Posted at 6:57PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Mary

94. ..echoecho # 88...those wierd little variations in your heart rate are called.." arrythmia's"....many causes for them...glad all worked out for you !

Posted at 7:02PM on Nov 12th 2007 by jr

95. i hate kanye west, so this makes me happy

Posted at 7:31PM on Nov 14th 2007 by scott

96. Cosign with #15. a shame indeed this woman should have known better than to disregard doctors orders. I guess everybody gets caught up in the whole celebrity crap. my prayers go out to the family.

Posted at 7:18PM on Nov 12th 2007 by NubianGoddez

97. What a horrible tragedy. Kanye, you and your family have my deepest sympathy.

Posted at 7:25PM on Nov 12th 2007 by kassandra

98. To #90

She had a Doctorate in English..Duh...maybe something you need to learn and understand

Posted at 7:28PM on Nov 12th 2007 by I hate Racist People

99. This is so sad. My prayers go out to Kanye and his family. I'm sure it's hard losing a mother. I don't know what I'd do without mine. To all those people that are leaving those harsh words, you are sick...sick individuals. This family is in mourning and you all are leaving those harsh words. Just remember, what you do to others, will come back and bite you in the ..............

Posted at 7:46PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Tynder

100. No one knows why she died and it's full of bs tmz makes it like she went against doctors orders and had surgery anyway. F-U TMZ!!!!!!!!

Posted at 7:51PM on Nov 12th 2007 by a

101. My heart goes out to Kanye because that's a really terrible loss for him. All of us Kanye West fans know how close he and his mother were and this is really terrible. It hurts my feelings everytime I think about it. God Bless Kanye and his family...

Posted at 8:25PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Andrea

102. it doesn't matter HOW she passed. this woman's life has ended. her son will be lost without her...the same as any of us would be lost without our mother(s). anytime a life ends...learn compassion because it could be you and yours one day!

Posted at 8:17PM on Nov 12th 2007 by kmack

103. Sorry to hear about your lost. My Dad passed away in July so I can understand what you are going thru. By the way I'm a fan of yours. Therefore, I hope you will be strong about your lost. Remember God knows best. My he keep you in this hard time. My Dad and Mom always told me if you don't have something good to say to a person In times like this, then don't say anything.

Posted at 9:16AM on Nov 13th 2007 by Rob

104. You guys are soooo freakin ignorant! (payback time and All American Girl) Regardless of how you feel about Kanye.... those are just horrible things so say about someone's mom; who died way too soon! What in hell is this world coming to???
A bunch of IDIOTS!!!

Posted at 8:50PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Mz

105. It's painful to lose one's mother. My condolences to the family.

That said, Kanye - to me - is the same jerk he's always been - a whiner with a chip on his shoulder.

Hmmmm - had Kanye NOT been successful, his mother probably couldn't have afforded the surgery. (And her not paying attention to the doctor's advice is just plain stupid.)

Irony is so ironic....

Posted at 8:55PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Hedonist3

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