IVC Filter Today

Apr 30, 2009

I had my IVC filter placed today.  Talk about crazy.... they were running a little "behind" (3 hours actually).  I had to arrive at 10 for registration was taken in about 10:30 for prep, had my IV done and put in pretty uncomfy bed. They took me in for my procedure at 1:45pm!  My poor bum was going numb, I kept having to switch positions.   The IVC itself wasn't a big deal, uncomfy but didn't hurt too bad going in.  Afterwards I had to wait until 4:30 to be discharged.  When I came out of the IVC procedure I had this AWFUL headache.  They gave me some juice and my head is better.  I have this big bandage on my neck now, and it's all bloody and icky.. Its really tight and pulling at my skin...  and the site is starting to feel sore.  I'm afraid to change it right now I've only just got home.  I will have hubby do it after my shower.  I've been taking the milk of magnesia for 3 days now and my stomach is very crampy.   I think I have terrible gas pain, it's on the upper left side of my abdomen.  I hope that goes away soon because it's quite painful.  So I haven't had anything today so I'm going to have some broth.  Maybe if I have something to "eat" I will feel better.  I can't wait until tomorrow's surgery = )  

Thank you all for your well wishes, it really means a lot to me = )

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