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Kammer

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11. 2 years ago

Sat Sep 13, 2025, 09:26 AM

Sep 2025

I had the surgery approximately 2 years ago. I was blocked 75% which normally they would not recommend surgery. However, I had had a TIA a few months earlier. My surgeon recommended the surgery and I agreed. Once in surgery, they found a blood clot in my carotid, which he removed. I was fortunate I had the surgery as I was obviously Dead Man walking if that blood clot had broken loose. They surmised that a small piece had broken loose which caused my TIA. I was in the hospital for one night. My neck was swollen quite a bit for several days. I had a pretty good scar on my neck but it is healing and barely noticeable now.

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

My friend just had this surgery. redwitch Sep 2025 #1

Thanks, redwitch. LuckyCharms Sep 2025 #3

I've observed this surgery. It's called a Ilsa Sep 2025 #2

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