GOT A DATE

I got a call today from the surgeon. The insurance company approved the surgery. It's 7/6/05. I have to have a filer put in on 6/26/05 (I think that is the date) Has anybody had a filter put in. If so, what is involved? Hospital stay? Outpatient? Thanks Wendy Fowler

what is the filter for? congrates on your date...I know you have been waiting to get one....

The filter is for blood clots. My dad had a blood clot break off from his legs after bypass surgery.

Hi, Wendy! I had a Greenfield filter put in a week before my surgery. It is outpatient and there is no pain involved at all. You just need to take it easy for a couple of days afterward to allow it to "set". You'll do just fine!!!! Congrats on your surgery date - you'll be a loser soon!!!! Hugs, Connie

Thanks Connie Does the filter get moved sometime after the surgery? Wendy

Hi, Wendy! I know there are different kinds of filters. I had an Opt-Ease Greenfield Filter and it cannot be removed - it's there for life. Who is your surgeon? I had Dr. Glen Strickland (and Dr. James Givens) at Lexington Medical Center. That's the only filter they use. Hope this helps!! Hugs, Connie

It does help. My surgeons are Dr. Strickland and Dr. Givens also. Thanks Wendy

Wendy Wendy Wendy I am soooooooo happy for you. I have been thinking about you and sending positive happy energy your way for approval. I am glad that you have finally gotten the word. I know how excited you are. I remember how I felt when I got the word. I did not have to get a filter put in, so I can't help you with that but I'm sure someone on here will. If you don't get any responses regarding the filter, go to the main message board. Hope that things are going a little better in your household. Hugs to you. Nancy

I did get an answer about the filter. In fact it was somebody that got one from Dr. Strickland's office. Dr. Strickland is my surgeon. Thanks so much for the support. Wendy

Hey Wendy. Looks like we'll be surgery buddies. I'm having surgery on July 5th and the filter put in on June 24th. BobbyBear