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greatauntoftriplets

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9. My father had it, probably in his mid-70s and going on 40 years ago.

Reply to LuckyCharms (Original post)

Sat Sep 13, 2025, 09:18 AM

Sep 2025

He came through it just fine. I recall that he shocked my mother by taking a cab home rather than waiting until I got off work to go pick him up.

He felt good.

It's not surprising that your friend is apprehensive. Best of luck to him.

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Anyone have any experience with this type of surgery? [View all] LuckyCharms Sep 2025 OP

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Thanks, redwitch. LuckyCharms Sep 2025 #3

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I'm not sure... LuckyCharms Sep 2025 #5

Two aunts had this type of surgery back in the 70s surfered Sep 2025 #4

I know of at least 3 people who have had the surgery. Katinfl Sep 2025 #6

Yes Starbeach Sep 2025 #7

Just had it done... MiHale Sep 2025 #8

Thank you for the details... LuckyCharms Sep 2025 #12

I ground up a styptic pencil into dust... MiHale Sep 2025 #13

Glad you did well viva la Sep 2025 #15

My father had it, probably in his mid-70s and going on 40 years ago. greatauntoftriplets Sep 2025 #9

not this surgery, but mopinko Sep 2025 #10

2 years ago Kammer Sep 2025 #11

Not really risky in the hands of an experienced surgeon roomtomove Sep 2025 #14

Yes Clouds Passing Sep 2025 #16