Vena Cava Filter Question

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?

Vena Cava Filters/ Greenfieldd filters are meant to be permanent.

My surgeon wants me to have one placed before surgery too and take have it taken out a few months after. 

My hubby had one put in and about 2 months later they went in to remove it.  However due to his rapid weight loss the could not remove so two years later it is still there.  I hope this helps you.

Be blessed,
Marilyn

The jury is still out on getting it taken out . I have had mine in  for 5 years and I aint thanking about taking it out unless it is recommended.  My surgeon said keep it in and when he left the business he sent me a message that some suggest to take it out...there are no reports of it being a problem. But told me it was my choice.  So it dont bother me and I want bother it...the plastic surgeon says he is happy that I have it ...makes it easy for him.  It really is a safety net.

i had one place a few hours before my surgery.  The doc said i would keep it in place for 2 to 3 months or after a 50 lb weight loss.  i've heard both, that its permanent and or can be removed.  i'm not sure what i will do when the times comes.  As pastor di says its a safety measure especially for the larger patients or the ones that are predisposed to blood clots.