I found out yesterday from the surgeons office that I may have to have a "filter" inserted the day before I have lapband surgery due to having had blood clots in my legs when I was in my early 20's. I explained to them that I've had 3 surgeries since I had the clots and have never had any problems..... and I even had a clot test done (lab) per their requirement and it came back within normal range. Has anyone out there heard of this or had this done? I just don't know what to expect if I have to have it done. Thanks!

Yes, it is called an IVC filter. It is to prevent blood clots from traveling to your lungs and killing you. They do this a lot in ppl who are at high risk for developing clots...if you have a history of clots I would let them do it..its no big procedure they insert the filter in at the crease of your leg (the groin area) it doesnt take long If you had clots in your 20s youre still at high risk for getting clots again bc that is young to have a clotting problem and youre at an even higher risk of getting a clot postop plus being overwt is another risk! Good luck!!