BMI 72 Yikes!!!

[DiValencia 0]

Hi Newbee Here, has anyone had to have an IV Filter placed in their groin prior to Lab Band Surgery due to thier BMI being over 65 to avoid blood clotting in the legs after surgery? What was your experience? Thanks Diva:tongue:

[TylerDurden 0]

My BMI wasn't as high as yours but my surgeon WAS concerned about blood clots. In recovery, I had to wear TET socks (compression hosiery) and pressurized Sequential Compressor Devices on my feet that stimulate blood circulation in your legs. I did not have issues.

[onenuttynurse 0]

Hmmm very interesting that they would put a IVC filter in to begin with unless you have a hx of blood clots. I have never heard of these and to me it seems a little like jumping the gun. Do you have a history. Ivc filters are used to reduce the chance of clots, and most people keep them in especially if they have hx of PE or DVT......interesting...............

[BetsyB 9]

I have never heard of these and to me it seems a little like jumping the gun.

I disagree. It is a well-recognized, well-accepted way of reducing the risk of a clot traveling to the heart, lungs, or brain from the leg--a risk that is much higher with a BMI greater than 65.

It's a simple procedure that has the potential to prevent life-threatening complications---I would not consider that "jumping the gun." It is meeting accepted standards of care.

[DiValencia 0]

Thanks for your responses. And congrats to all on yourt progress. This forum is very helpful and everybody is so kind.

Diva

[bella71 0]

Thanks for your responses. And congrats to all on yourt progress. This forum is very helpful and everybody is so kind.

Diva

Congrats on your surgery, Valencia! Keep us posted on your progress. :thumbup:

[RuthieG64 0]

Diva- No worries! It is becoming more and more common for physicians and hospitals to take the extra precautions with surgeries--I even had to wear the compression socks during an out-patient carpal tunnel release surgery 2 years ago! I had my band surgery on 04-15-10 and my Dr. ordered the blow-up compression thingies (yep-that is official medical speak! haha)---I welcome any and all "pre"cautions that they take!! (Better than "post"cautions!):thumbup:

Edited May 18, 2010 by RuthieG64
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