OT - back from surgery

Reading this morning about the strokes that Janet's father, and Julia Sb
have suffered , I'm feeling very grateful that my carotid blockage was
discovered, and that my doctor referred me to the stroke prevention
clinic in Calgary. They acted very quickly - my first appointment with
them was Oct 13, and I had surgery Wednesday to clear the blockage. When
I first met the surgeon last Friday, he said there was a 40% chance of a
stroke within two years if I did nothing, so that really wasn't much of
an option.

This was my first ever hospitalization, and I was pretty much
terrified going in, but everyone was so kind and helpful. Still, I'm not
in a hurry to repeat the experience!

Lee

(my server is in the lane, not the road)

A speedy recovery!

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Rita
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"Lee Kerrighan" wrote in message
...
Reading this morning about the strokes that Janet's father, and Julia Sb
have suffered , I'm feeling very grateful that my carotid blockage was
discovered, and that my doctor referred me to the stroke prevention
clinic in Calgary. They acted very quickly - my first appointment with
them was Oct 13, and I had surgery Wednesday to clear the blockage. When
I first met the surgeon last Friday, he said there was a 40% chance of a
stroke within two years if I did nothing, so that really wasn't much of
an option.

This was my first ever hospitalization, and I was pretty much
terrified going in, but everyone was so kind and helpful. Still, I'm not
in a hurry to repeat the experience!

Lee

(my server is in the lane, not the road)

Lee,
Have been in the hospital for tonsillectomy, appendectomy, delivery
of 3 children and one time for the carotid surgery also. The carotid
surgery is not an easy thing to agree to, especially when they tell you
that they are going to open up the main artery to the brain. Oh, yeah,
right!!! EEK!!! Just a little bit nervous, to say the least, about that
one.
Glad you have come through with flying colors. I truly can relate, and,
I really would rather not go through it again either. My cardiovascular
physician is keeping close watch on both sides, but, so far, doesn't
seem too concerned about the right side. Only had one side done.
How about you?
Hope you recover soon. Stay well and think happy thoughts.
Marlys in Indiana

"Lee Kerrighan" wrote in message
...
Reading this morning about the strokes that Janet's father, and Julia Sb
have suffered , I'm feeling very grateful that my carotid blockage was
discovered, and that my doctor referred me to the stroke prevention
clinic in Calgary. They acted very quickly - my first appointment with
them was Oct 13, and I had surgery Wednesday to clear the blockage. When
I first met the surgeon last Friday, he said there was a 40% chance of a
stroke within two years if I did nothing, so that really wasn't much of
an option.

This was my first ever hospitalization, and I was pretty much
terrified going in, but everyone was so kind and helpful. Still, I'm not
in a hurry to repeat the experience!

Lee

(my server is in the lane, not the road)

Lee,
Have been in the hospital for tonsillectomy, appendectomy, delivery
of 3 children and one time for the carotid surgery also. (The only thing
about the surgery that is funny is that I can remember the technical
name: endoarterectomy (sp might be wrong). The carotid surgery is
not an easy thing to agree to, especially when they tell you that they
are going to open up the main artery to the brain. Oh, yeah, right!!!
EEK!!! Just a little bit nervous, to say the least, about that one.
Glad you have come through with flying colors. I truly can relate, and,
I really would rather not go through it again either. My cardiovascular
physician is keeping close watch on both sides, but, so far, doesn't
seem too concerned about the right side. Only had one side done.
How about you?
Hope you recover soon. Stay well and think happy thoughts.
Marlys in Indiana

"Lee Kerrighan" wrote in message
...
Reading this morning about the strokes that Janet's father, and Julia Sb
have suffered , I'm feeling very grateful that my carotid blockage was
discovered, and that my doctor referred me to the stroke prevention
clinic in Calgary. They acted very quickly - my first appointment with
them was Oct 13, and I had surgery Wednesday to clear the blockage. When
I first met the surgeon last Friday, he said there was a 40% chance of a
stroke within two years if I did nothing, so that really wasn't much of
an option.

This was my first ever hospitalization, and I was pretty much
terrified going in, but everyone was so kind and helpful. Still, I'm not
in a hurry to repeat the experience!

Lee

(my server is in the lane, not the road)

Excuse the double post. Wanted to add the spelling and it must
have gotten away from me. Sorry.
Hiding in the wood shed!!! :-(
Marlys

"Marlys in Indiana" wrote in message
news:vl9ld.89730$R05.30421@attbi_s53...
Lee,
Have been in the hospital for tonsillectomy, appendectomy, delivery
of 3 children and one time for the carotid surgery also. (The only thing
about the surgery that is funny is that I can remember the technical
name: endoarterectomy (sp might be wrong). The carotid surgery is
not an easy thing to agree to, especially when they tell you that they
are going to open up the main artery to the brain. Oh, yeah, right!!!
EEK!!! Just a little bit nervous, to say the least, about that one.
Glad you have come through with flying colors. I truly can relate, and,
I really would rather not go through it again either. My cardiovascular
physician is keeping close watch on both sides, but, so far, doesn't
seem too concerned about the right side. Only had one side done.
How about you?
Hope you recover soon. Stay well and think happy thoughts.
Marlys in Indiana

"Lee Kerrighan" wrote in message
...
Reading this morning about the strokes that Janet's father, and Julia Sb
have suffered , I'm feeling very grateful that my carotid blockage was
discovered, and that my doctor referred me to the stroke prevention
clinic in Calgary. They acted very quickly - my first appointment with
them was Oct 13, and I had surgery Wednesday to clear the blockage. When
I first met the surgeon last Friday, he said there was a 40% chance of a
stroke within two years if I did nothing, so that really wasn't much of
an option.

This was my first ever hospitalization, and I was pretty much
terrified going in, but everyone was so kind and helpful. Still, I'm not
in a hurry to repeat the experience!

Lee

(my server is in the lane, not the road)

Do hope you recover well with no further signs of trouble.
..
In article , Lee Kerrighan
writes
Reading this morning about the strokes that Janet's father, and Julia Sb
have suffered , I'm feeling very grateful that my carotid blockage was
discovered, and that my doctor referred me to the stroke prevention
clinic in Calgary. They acted very quickly - my first appointment with
them was Oct 13, and I had surgery Wednesday to clear the blockage. When
I first met the surgeon last Friday, he said there was a 40% chance of a
stroke within two years if I did nothing, so that really wasn't much of
an option.

This was my first ever hospitalization, and I was pretty much
terrified going in, but everyone was so kind and helpful. Still, I'm not
in a hurry to repeat the experience!

Lee

(my server is in the lane, not the road)

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Best Regards
pat on the hill