IVC FILTER

[LivingForGod 111]

What is this?? How is it put in? Are you put to sleep ot what?

[Roo101769 742]

I have one. Mine was put in through an artery in my groin. I was given "happy medicine" but was awake during the procedure. I was afraid of it, but honestly it was no big deal. It is placed in the inferior vena cava (hence IVC) to catch blood clots before they can reach you heart / lungs.

[LivingForGod 111]

Oh ok. I hope it's not bad. Thank you for the info!

[KCamp 40]

Hi, I just met with the vein Doctor today. He is putting on in right before my surgery. My surgery is jan 20 th. He said I have to stay on Coumadin for 3 months. After about a year, they will remove it. When did/do you get yours. My doctor said most surgeons don't like them, but both my surgeons want it done, so I trust them. It's a little scary.

[LivingForGod 111]

Hi, I just met with the vein Doctor today. He is putting on in right before my surgery. My surgery is jan 20 th. He said I have to stay on Coumadin for 3 months. After about a year, they will remove it. When did/do you get yours. My doctor said most surgeons don't like them, but both my surgeons want it done, so I trust them. It's a little scary.

My surgery is the 29th and they are putting it in on the 24th. That's basically all I know about it. I do know they will not put me to sleep but will give me "HAPPY MEDICINE"..lol

[KCamp 40]

Where are you having your surgery? Mine is at York hospital in PA. I don't know if this screen is another hurdle, or something to worry about. My surgeon didn't seem to think it was serious, but the vein doctor did. God brought me on this journey, so it's in his hands. I have to remember that! I'm on day 3 of my liquid diet, so it's hard to keep my confidence up :-/

[LivingForGod 111]

My surgery will be @ Lexington Medical Center (Hospital) West Columbia, SC. Just keep trusting God and everything will work out for the best!!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

The filter basically will catch them before they can cause any problems. Mine was put in the day before my surgery. I was put to sleep for it, but I was in and out the same day. I just had my 6 week check up and now have to make an appointment to have it removed. No pain, just a mild bit of cramping when the anesthesia wore off.

What is this?? How is it put in? Are you put to sleep or what?

Edited November 9, 2014 by Blerdgirl

[jenbaby75 283]

It doesn't prevent blood clots, it catches them. Lovenox injections should prevent blood clots from dislodging and travelling to your lungs or brain, and coumadin/warfarin keeps your blood "thin." It is common to develop DVT after a traumatic surgery. Make sure you walk as much as possible after surgery..movement is the best thing, and keep hydrated the best you can. i developed a clot in my calf after ankle surgery (most likely due to the surgeon not having me remove my birth control). It was awful. Very painful, and extremely frightening. I was fortunate, and mine completely went away with treatment, but it was time consuming.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

It doesn't prevent blood clots, it catches them. Lovenox injections should prevent blood clots from dislodging and travelling to your lungs or brain, and coumadin/warfarin keeps your blood "thin." It is common to develop DVT after a traumatic surgery. Make sure you walk as much as possible after surgery..movement is the best thing, and keep hydrated the best you can. i developed a clot in my calf after ankle surgery (most likely due to the surgeon not having me remove my birth control). It was awful. Very painful, and extremely frightening. I was fortunate, and mine completely went away with treatment, but it was time consuming.

You're correct, I misspoke and will edit. It catches them. I didn't want to do blood thinners because I don't take blood transfusions. I don't have a history of blood clots and my veins were clear pre-surgery so it really was just a precaution for me. I'm scheduled to have it removed soon. The doctor wanted to wait until after my 6 week post op.

Edited November 9, 2014 by Blerdgirl

[Shoe318 9]

I also have to have a filter put in due to a blood disorder.mine will be put in day of surgery so I'll be out the surgeons taking care of everything so i don't know many details but was told its not a big deal. A vascular team comes in a does it right before surgery.

[Angelkeeper4 69]

I have to see the vascular surgeon tomorrow about getting an ivc filter placed.. my surgery is Dec 15 so I'm not sure when they will do it.

I'm really nervous about it

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I have to see the vascular surgeon tomorrow about getting an ivc filter placed.. my surgery is Dec 15 so I'm not sure when they will do it.

I'm really nervous about it

Don't be nervous. It's a super easy procedure. I had mine done the day before surgery. Was in and out in a few hours with no pain or discomfort. It's a good precaution designed to make your WLS safer.

[Angelkeeper4 69]

I agree it's for the best. Made mistake looking at videos and of course most are not good experiences. Just another step toward the big day

Thanks for replying.

[kymmiej11 55]

I'm getting mine done tomorrow, they just put a needle in a vein in your groin and its a tenon procedure.. Simple and easy, good luck!