I went through a period of very aggressive CAD,
and my Cardiologist kept me on
Plavix for almost five years, so I took
Plavix with both types of stents during that period. Yes, I did have surgery for a bowel obstruction when taking Plavix, and indeed, it was a huge issue. I did have to have transfusions and my Cardiologist was part of the bowel surgery team, but I'm still standing, today I worked out at the fitness center.