Dr. Alverdy & Vena Cava Filter

Did anyone have to have a Vena Cava filter ?

My surgeron stated that I would need one of these for about 2-3 months.

Other people have told me that the Vena Cava filter is suppose to be permanant....

Whats your experience?

A vena cava filter can be temporary.  In some cases, the surgeon may consider  a patient at very high risk to develop blood clots, and will require a temporary filter.  The filter will prevent any blood clots that develop in your leg veins from traveling to your lungs and causing REALLY BAD complications, up to and including death.  Once you are a few months out from surgery and moving around well, the filter can be removed.

If your surgeon wants you to have this done, it is for your own safety. 


Stephanie
ICU Nurse

My hubby had your same surgeon, and he had the vena cava filter to be on the safe side to trap any clots and keep them out of the lungs, not a huge deal, and I would trust that if Dr Alverdy says you should have it, then you should do it

 I have a Vena Cava filter but mine is permanent.  I have had multiple plural emboli (blood clots on the lungs) and had the filter installed several years after in anticipation of knee replacement surgery.  The RNY happened first.  I consider it an insurance thing for me.  But a lot of people only have temporary ones.  So trust your doctor.  It is not that big of a deal to get one in.  

HI,

I had to have a Greenfield Filter placed in the Friday before my surgery on Jan. 12, 2009.   Getting the filter inserted is not a big deal.  I don't remember a thing about getting the filter put in.   It was a temporary filter and I had it removed on or about January 30th, 2009. Now, removing it was a bit different.  It was slightly uncomfortable, but I expected to be put to sleep, but this time I was awake but given medication for the pain and to calm me down.  Mine was removed in the hospital by a radiologist.  This is due to how they need to locate the filter to remove it. 

If you want /need anymore information, please feel free to IM me and we can discuss.  

I just followed my surgeon's direction, so when he said that I needed one, I didn't disagree.

Good luck!!!