Im Excited and a Lil Nervous

Count Down 4....3...2...Saturday !!!   I actually am having a vena cava IV filter inserted on Friday November 21st to prevent blood clots after surgery. Anyone else experience this ?

Hi, Chellie!

I'm also having surgery Saturday. I had my filter inserted last month. It was uncomfortable, but not painful - my neck was sore for a couple of days, but not bad enough to need anything for the pain.

It's getting close! Good luck to you!

Debbie

No filter here, but I am giving myself Lovenox injections twice daily.  I have never had a blood clot before, have never smoked, nor been on birth control for any great length of time, so my risks were minimal... but still it scares the hell out of me.  Having the Lovenox was the insurance I needed... but still it scares me.  Best of Luck with your surgery!  I'm sure all will go just as planned! 
Take Care,
Debbi