pinkcess 12 Posted December 4, 2012 Was anyone required to get an IVC filter put in before surgery? My surgeon wants it to be done but the more I research it, the less I like the idea of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaGottaBand 498 Posted December 4, 2012 Sorry, but what is an IVC Filter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLORIDAYS 3,040 Posted December 4, 2012 According to the internet......Inferior vena cava filters are often used as alternatives to anticoagulant therapy for the prevention of pulmonary embolism. Many of the clinical data that support the use of these devices stem from relatively limited retrospective studies. The dual purpose of this review is to examine the incidence of thrombotic complications associated with inferior vena cava filters and to discuss the role of anticoagulant therapy concurrent with filter placement. Device-associated morbidity and overall efficacy can be considered only in the context of rates of vena cava thrombosis, insertion-site thrombosis, recurrent deep venous thrombosis, and recurrent pulmonary embolism. 1 CaGottaBand reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarawray 44 Posted December 4, 2012 ugg, I think I would take the anticoagulants. 1 CaGottaBand reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkcess 12 Posted December 4, 2012 Yeah. I do NOT want this thing in my body. I've had gallbladder surgery and 2 c sections and never needed one of those, never had issues with my blood at all, always recover from surgeries well and stay active during recovery. Personally I feel no need for this thing. I also read that it's implicated for BMI over 55 and mine is 49. I'm scared if I refuse this thing that my surgeon won't do the surgery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLORIDAYS 3,040 Posted December 4, 2012 Yeah. I do NOT want this thing in my body. I've had gallbladder surgery and 2 c sections and never needed one of those, never had issues with my blood at all, always recover from surgeries well and stay active during recovery. Personally I feel no need for this thing. I also read that it's implicated for BMI over 55 and mine is 49. I'm scared if I refuse this thing that my surgeon won't do the surgery My BMI was 55 ... I didnt get this ..... I recovered VERY well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colleenjoy 104 Posted December 4, 2012 I would talk to your dr and find out why they want to use this on you. Do they have a specific reason, or is it that's just the way they always do it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blpchick 50 Posted December 6, 2012 I have only heard of one other person getting this. I ended up with a clot in my leg after my lap band surgery but I also then found out I have a blood clotting disorder. I would definitely still prefer the anticoagulants Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
