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LuckyCharms

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12. Thank you for the details...
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 09:28 AM
Sep 2025

I've known this guy for 41 years, and he's been on blood pressure meds since I've known him. The thing is...he's in tremendous physical shape...he's very fit. Except for his high blood pressure.

I can empathize with you about the Xarelto. I was on two blood thinners. Brilinta for a Hollenhorst plaque in my retina and Xarelto for a lacunar stroke. I'm constantly working with my hands, so subsequently, I pretty much cut myself daily. It looked like a murder scene when I got cut...very hard to stop the bleeding.

Recently, I developed a bad retinal bleed that I'm getting eye injections for, and my primary care took me off the Xarelto immediately.

I'll mention the possible low blood pressure to him. I'm sure his new doctor is aware of his high blood pressure history (I hope).

I'm so happy to hear that you are doing well and that your wife had no problems with the surgery.

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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
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