Kanye’s Mom Ignored Surgery Advice

November 12th, 2007 | Posted in Celebrity News | Print This Article

Kanye West’s late mother ignored the advice of a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon in the weeks before her death — and that decision may have cost Dr. Donda West her life.

She died as the result of possible complications from a cosmetic surgical procedure in a Marina del Rey, California hospital on Saturday.

But her death could have been avoided — if she listened to cosmetic surgeon Dr. Andre Aboolian’s advice.

He claims Donda West met with him to discuss a tummy tuck and breast reduction, but he refused to undertake the procedure, citing a medical condition.

He tells Access Hollywood, “She needed what’s called a medical clearance which just about anybody over the age of 40 is required to have.

“Because of Donda’s age, she was required to get some cardiac clearance to make sure her heart is in good shape to go through for the surgery… She had a condition that was of concern.

“I spoke to her about two weeks ago and she was supposed to see the internist for the medical clearance… but she never followed through, as far as I know.

“Stuff like this does happen here and there and surgery is not to be taken lightly. You have to take the right precautions and you have to prepare for it.”

Our love and prayers go out to Kanye and his family.