IVC FILTER

[Angelkeeper4 69]

I'm hoping for the groin.... the neck thing kinda freaks me out

[laurenella82 625]

I was told that all doctors don't do them. I had to have a Vascular Ultrasound to check for DVT. They do that where I am to see if there is a need for the IVC filter. Did you all not go through that?

[Angelkeeper4 69]

No. I was told the surgeon requires it for people with a BMI over 60. Mine is 60.22 lol. I see the vascular surgeon in office visit tomorrow so I guess I'll know more then.

[laurenella82 625]

Oh ok. Mine is 57. I need to keep going down because I don't want that! Lol! Those kinds of extras are what make me nervous. ????

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I'm hoping for the groin.... the neck thing kinda freaks me out

You won't know a thing you're asleep the whole time. I can't even see where they inserted mine. They went in my groin though

I was told that all doctors don't do them. I had to have a Vascular Ultrasound to check for DVT. They do that where I am to see if there is a need for the IVC filter. Did you all not go through that?

No. I was told the surgeon requires it for people with a BMI over 60. Mine is 60.22 lol. I see the vascular surgeon in office visit tomorrow so I guess I'll know more then.

My doctor does them as a precaution for high BMI's. I had a vascular ultrasound of my legs before the surgery. Both legs were clear of blockages and I had no history of clots. When you met with the vascular surgeon he will walk you through all of this.

I have to reiterate, I had a high BMI and my weight was over 400lbs day of sugery. My surgery literally could not have been easier. No pain, no cramps, no gas, no nausea, no Constipation. NOTHING. I vomited once the day after surgery because I swallowed a piece of ice too large for my new tummy. I have tolerated every liquid and food since. I am steadily losing even though I am due for a weight check soon. I know more people post about their horror stories, but honestly there are just as many of us that had an easy time of it.

Edited December 4, 2014 by BLERDgirl

[Angelkeeper4 69]

Thanks so much. As long as I'm asleep I don't really care.

[Angelkeeper4 69]

Well I saw the Dr today and I'm having the IVC placed Thursday ...no meds except local numbing. Through the groin so I'm grateful for that. A little nervous but it gets me closer to the OR.