IVC Filter

[fordgirlalways 8]

Hi everyone. I found out that I have to have an IVC filter put in before the surgery due to my high BMI. I'm not liking what I'm reading online and just wanted to get some insight from those of you that have had it done. How did you do with the procedure and did you have any complications from it like deep vein thrombosis? Did it help with blood clots you may have gotten post-opt?

[kayluc16 41]

I was suppose to have that done before my sleeve in 2013 and they let me refuse it

[Dar200 285]

I have very high BMI as well. I'm going to read up on that too. Good luck!

[Dar200 285]

That was quick. I wouldn't feel good about that either. But what I read says that they use them temporarily these days. So they get to do a later procedure to capture it.

[fordgirlalways 8]

@@Dar200 I think I'm going to ask my doctor if there's something else I can do. I feel like the IVC filter is a Kaiser thing. I know someone that had Aetna that had the surgery with a higher BMI and they took Heparin shots. I would much rather do that. On top of the research I've done on IVC filters I saw a commercial this evening for lawsuits filed by people who had it put in and had major problems.

[Dar200 285]

I don't trust it. I've had Heparin shots too. They are just no biggie. Hope that works out!

[AngelaWilliamsMD 290]

Interesting. If it were me I'd go along with what your doctor says. There is no reason to place a filter unless your risk of a blood clot is higher than average.

[Dar200 285]

To fordgirlalways and the good doctor. I should have qualified my response. I would have a strong aversion to that equipment, BUT, I always follow my doctors instructions. I am backpedalling because I got in the shower and realized how a flippant remark I made might affect someone else's life. My sincere apologies all the way around. I would discuss it with my surgeon further, then go with what he/she says. I have questioned doctors all the way through kidney surgery before, but when they explain things to me I have always judged them to be much better at their jobs than I am.

[fordgirlalways 8]

@@Dar200 No need to apologize. I appreciate everyone's input. My doctor is supposed to call me tomorrow regarding the IVC filter. I just want to see if I have any options other than the filter. Of course if there is no alternative then I'll definitely be getting the filter as I really want the surgery.