Hello everyone,

I am a newbie here! Today (9/18/12) I received my IVC filter. I was so worried about getting this done, but now that I have I can tell you it isn't all that bad. The worst part to me was the numbing meds they gave me in my neck. It burned like crazy. Other than that it was smooth sailing! The filter was inserted within 15 mins and I was wheeled out to recovery about 10 Mins after. I am having surgery on Thursday the 20th! I am super excited now!

Im dumb here...but what is an IVC filter & I didnt get one & I have surgery the 20th also!!

Just curious...

Im dumb here...but what is an IVC filter & I didnt get one & I have surgery the 20th also!!

Just curious...

I would like to know the answer to that too?

An ivc filter is a small filter they place in the big blood vessel in your belly to prevent blood clots from your legs moving up to your heart and lungs. Usually they are used in patients with high risk of clotting.

I had hip surgery and it was placed in me if you have had problems with clotting you would have had one. I have had several surgerys but I did not get one until I had hip surgery 3 or 4 years ago. Not to worry just precaustion for folks we have had this problem. I dont have a surgery date yet.

Sorry I'm now just answering your questions, but yes typically the IVC filter is used to help prevent DVT( deep vein thrombosis) and Pulmonary embolisms due to blood clots. Although I had mine placed as an extra precaution as a request from my surgeon, because of my high bmi. My bmi is just under 60. If anyone have any other questions feel free to private message me!