i found someplace that has the new technique (laser/ablation) to try and remove this IVC filter i have that was put in after my back surgery.

i'm really ****** off at the medical community (nothing new with that).
the first FDA warnings came out in 2010. they were reissued against Bard and the type of filter i have in 2014. the warning was sent to "the physicians that place these filters" and Bard. that was in may. my surgery was in sept. so??? didn't anyone know that particular filter wasn't safe??

then, the FDA suggested the filters be removed by 6 mos. no one told me that. all my drs said it didn't matter, including my cardiologist. if i hadn't seen the segment on this issue on NBC nightly news.....well....

anyway i'm going up to Johns Hopkins next month for the procedure. i hope it will be successful. my friend is coming with me. i'll keep you posted.