So, I've got a blockage in my right carotid artery

[shenmue]

and I probably have to have surgery.



Excuse my language, but oh f#ck.

[hrmjustin]

1. My mother had 2 of them.

Very routine.

[shenmue]

2. Whew

Thank you. I hope it is not Too Weird.

[hrmjustin]

7. Are you doing it in NY?

[shenmue]

9. Naw, I live in Florida for the time being.

[hrmjustin]

11. You should be released the next day.

[shenmue]

13. Good

I hope so.

[hrmjustin]

15. The procedure usually runs 2 hours.

[shenmue]

16. Okay, cool

[Tipperary]

8. A close friend of mine went through this last year.

It is pretty much routine nowadays, but I know it sure does not feel like it when it is YOU or someone you care about.

She is fine and dandy however. You'll be ok. Try not to worry (easy for me to say.)

Please keep us all posted, ok?

[shenmue]

10. Yes, thx

[DFW]

3. I was there 11 years ago.

Everything was in German until the head professor came and told me in English after I was past the danger, "just in time."

Just keep in mind, better like this BEFOREHAND than after a serious infarction, when they wheel you into the emergency room, and maybe afterward to the morgue. It's REALLY better the "before" way.

I could still keel over dead from a cardiac incident any second, but I've had 11 pretty cool years in the meantime, and I wouldn't have if I had put off treatment.

So go have them do what they gotta do, and come back for another round on the flip side.

[shenmue]

4. Thank you

[elleng]

5. Good they found it

and can repair it.

[shenmue]

6. Yes

Thanks.

[cyberswede]

12. }}}health vibes{{{ for you!

[shenmue]

14. Thank u

[femmocrat]

17. Sorry to hear this, shenmue.

Hope your surgery goes perfectly and your recovery is speedy!

Keep us updated, OK?

[shenmue]

20. Yes, thx

[Phentex]

18. Not fun!

Hope all goes well for you.

[shenmue]

19. Thank you

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

21. Aw, that sucks, but you'll be fine.

[shenmue]

22. Tank uuuu

[Enthusiast]

23. Geez, shenmue. I'm so sorry. I wish you the best possible outcome.

[shenmue]

24. Thank u

[mnhtnbb]

25. Well, that's a bummer. Any surgery is. However, as several have said

it is fairly routine these days. Except, nobody wants 'routine' surgery!

Let us know how it goes. We'll be sending you good vibes and best
wishes for a totally uneventful procedure and home feeling fine before
you know it. At least you won't need the cone of shame, though!

[shenmue]

26. Thank u

[applegrove]

27. Take care of you.

[shenmue]

28. Thanks

[brer cat]

29. Sorry to hear this, shenmue.

No surgery is fun. Hope it all goes well, and you take care of yourself.

[shenmue]

30. Thank you

[Kingofalldems]

31. I hope they take care of it and ---quickly.

[shenmue]

34. Thanks

[rurallib]

32. considering the alternative ...........

best wishes

[shenmue]

35. Thx

[Kali]

33. keep us updated on when

the Lounge has your back!

[shenmue]

36. Thanks

[snagglepuss]

37. Hearing that must have been a terrible shock but better

to have found it sooner than later. <<<<<Healing vibes>>> for a speedy and peaceful recovery.

[shenmue]

38. Thanks

[lovemydog]

39. Aww, I'm sorry shenmue.

That happened to my dad a few weeks ago. They put in a stent and he was out the next day. He's always so nice to the people at the hospital. I think it's really smart. They treat him very well. Good luck to you. I'll be thinking about ya! Let us know how it goes.

[shenmue]

40. Thanks

[LiberalElite]

41. It's best that they found it

and will take care of it. Better surgery than.... Hope you have a fast recovery!

[shenmue]

42. Thanks

[Coventina]

43. Ah geez! I'd feel the same way!

Will be holding you in my heart!!!

[shenmue]

44. Thank you

[In_The_Wind]

45. Darn! I hope the surgery goes well.

[shenmue]

46. Thank you

[magical thyme]

47. a co-worker had 90% blockage in both carotids last year

she had to have both of them fixed, one at a time. She was back to work in no time.

Nurse Kitteh says she'll keep a close watch on you...

[Dont call me Shirley]

48. Glad they were able to find out what was going on with your health.

Good healing energy and speedy recovery, shenmue

[shenmue]

52. Thanks

[kwassa]

49. Catheritization, or open heart?

big difference twixt the two.

I had a heart attack, catheteritization, stent implanted, and was fine in a few days. Open heart is a much bigger proposition.

Angioplasty?

blockages are treated in different ways.

[shenmue]

50. I dunno

I think there's a carbuereter up there.

[kwassa]

55. there is a titanic difference

Ask your doctor, and your cardiologist.

these are basically the only two options. One is minor surgery, one is major surgery.

Start reading, there are many excellent online medical sites that have great information about it.

the Mayo Clinic, WebMD, the Cleveland Clinic, American Heart Association, NIH. All have great websites.

You are lucky to find out you have a problem with discovering by heart attack.

[kentauros]

51. I have no idea what that does to one's health,

so I hope it all works out well and perfectly for you

[shenmue]

53. Thank u

[TexasTowelie]

54. So sorry that you received that news,

but at least they know what the problem is so that it can be fixed.

[shenmue]

59. Thanx

[irisblue]

56. sending you positive energy

[shenmue]

60. K thx

[raven mad]

58. HUGS!

[shenmue]

61. Thank uuu