Major blood clotting disorder, contemplating gastric sleeve

[Healthygal 50]

I have a high risk of blood clot issues from elevated PAI-1. I had thought maybe the best route for helping me with my weight issues would be lap band due to less cutting and bleeding, until I read that almost 50% have issues that require removal of the band.

I currently weigh 278 and am 5'5" and have been fat all my life. I'd have to self pay for the operation because my insurance will only pay for 3,000 total. I've read that people are having IVC filters implanted before surgery. I'd like to hear from some people who have experiences with this and the gastric sleeve. How did things go?

Thanks very much,

Cara