Concerned with possibility of blood clots, should I get the filter?

I had an older sister who had thromboplebitis and my mom had a stroke as a result of a blood clot. Though I've never had issues with blood clots myself, I am concerned with the possibility, should I get the filter? How long does it stay in? What are the follow-ups associated with it? Any pre-op suggestions (surgery set for 1/24/06)?

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