Could reducing my weight reduce my chance for a dvt?

DVT: There are many risk factors for dvt. One known risk factor is obesity. Yes, weight loss in a obese patient could result in less of a risk of dvt. There are many other risk factors including but not excluding smoking, prolonged immobilization, certain medications, and genetic risks.

Likely: If you are obese and sedentary, weight loss and exercize can reduce risk. There are other factors which may play a role as well.

Weight and DVT.: Being heavy may lead to inactivity and a more sedentary life style which could make you more prone to developing a DVT but extra weight by itself does not increase your risk of developing DVT. The 3 common causes of DVT are venous stasis, hyper coagulability and vein vessel wall injury not overweight.