Good News Prayer 2
 

I had a contrast cat scan yesterday. Met with a heart surgeon today. The cat scan showed the aneurysm to be some smaller than the original ultrasound. It is still of the size that it needs fixing. They are going to insert a device similar to a stent up both groin arteries. They will then place them together. It is called an endovascular graft. Will take about 2 hours and then a couple days in the hospital, if all goes well. Should get a date for this tomorrow. Recovery time 1 to 2 months. Still scary to me but better than opening me up. I am sure this is more information than you want.
Thank you all for your prayers and support. You will never realize what this means until you are a recipient. Again I thank you my friends from the bottom of my heart. Blessings. Bill

Bill:
The older we get the less private our "private parts" are. Somedays it seems like I should just sell tickets.
But seriously, this is great news and you'll get past it in no time.
dju

David...Selling tickets??? I can see the scalpers lining up now!:evilgrin:

Seriously, that is very good news Bill and a much more pleasant prospect for a swift and comfortable recovery. Best of luck, best wishes, and prayers will continue.
Ron

I had 3 bypasses. Recovery was much slower then what you outline by weeks. I spent 10 days in the hospital before they let me loose. And it was not much better at home.

I am glad that you don't have to go thru extensive surgery.

Excellent news - my relative had to be opened up and recovery time was a while...

I'm glad to hear things are looking up! All the best to you in the upcoming procedures!!

Still praying!

Excellent news, Bill, sounds better not to have another zipper installed. Your online cheering section here, we will keep up the good stuff as long as needed.

That is good news indeed Bill, hope and pray that things continue to look up for you and Mary.

Lon

Hang in there Bill. Things should go fine.

When I had my first surgery last year, it was an emergency full abdominal issue. Diagnosed in the ER at 11PM, I was on the table at 5AM the next morning.

Not in the best of condition at the main hospital ER, I had seen people in scrubs all night. There, at the foot of the bed, I saw a somewhat frumpy looking woman talking to me. After about a minute, I realized that she was describing the process that was required, and that she was the surgeon!

I held up my hand for the paperwork, and interrupted her, asking "You've done this before, right?"

She laughed and said, "yes"... to which I said, "let's get this done" and signed the paperwork. I was under the knife with her again six months later as planned to reverse the procedure and that one went even better.

It's strange that i remember that because the anesthesia tends to erase memories from just before surgery.

Some things just have to be. I am thankful for:

- modern anesthesia
- the dedication and skill of medical personnel
- the research and facilities that make all this possible

Each time you go under, you realize that you might not return. When you do return, you're thankful and tend to appreciate things just a little bet more...

You'll do fine. Best wishes, Marc

Yay!!!

Wlyon,

So glad to hear that your are a candidate for the "stint" procedure!! I have a very good feeling about it all and you.

Praying for a swift recovery. Good luck!

What great news, Bill!
If you allow me to say, you have faced several personal challenges for the last couple of years or so, and you faced them all splendidly. I really wish to be as brave as you at this age.
God bless you, Bill

Wonderful news; Bill, wonderful!!

Mike:jumper:

AMEN Bill!

:bowdown:God works in mysterious ways