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Yet More Purrs Requested
Dad had surgery for blockages in the arteries in both his legs last year.
One didn't quite "take" and they went in again. Apparently it still isn't right; he's not getting enough blood flow down the leg. So on Monday morning, May 1, they are going to insert a balloon to open up the artery. Dad is approaching 81 years of age and I'm concerned about all these invasive procedures (and anesthesia) at his age. Any spare purrs for a successful outcome would be appreciated. Jill -- I used to have a handle on life...but it broke off. |
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"jmcquown" wrote in message
... Dad had surgery for blockages in the arteries in both his legs last year. One didn't quite "take" and they went in again. Apparently it still isn't right; he's not getting enough blood flow down the leg. So on Monday morning, May 1, they are going to insert a balloon to open up the artery. Dad is approaching 81 years of age and I'm concerned about all these invasive procedures (and anesthesia) at his age. Any spare purrs for a successful outcome would be appreciated. Jill -- I used to have a handle on life...but it broke off. Get well purrs are winging their way to his bedside now. Please let us know how it turns out. Hugs, CatNipped |
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Scary. Surgery purrs coming.
"jmcquown" wrote in message ... Dad had surgery for blockages in the arteries in both his legs last year. One didn't quite "take" and they went in again. Apparently it still isn't right; he's not getting enough blood flow down the leg. So on Monday morning, May 1, they are going to insert a balloon to open up the artery. Dad is approaching 81 years of age and I'm concerned about all these invasive procedures (and anesthesia) at his age. Any spare purrs for a successful outcome would be appreciated. Jill -- I used to have a handle on life...but it broke off. |
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"jmcquown" wrote in message ... Dad had surgery for blockages in the arteries in both his legs last year. One didn't quite "take" and they went in again. Apparently it still isn't right; he's not getting enough blood flow down the leg. So on Monday morning, May 1, they are going to insert a balloon to open up the artery. Dad is approaching 81 years of age and I'm concerned about all these invasive procedures (and anesthesia) at his age. Any spare purrs for a successful outcome would be appreciated. Purrs on the way. Also, wondering if perhaps local rather than general anesthesia is an option, for a leg thing? |
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"jmcquown" wrote in message
Dad is approaching 81 years of age and I'm concerned about all these invasive procedures (and anesthesia) at his age. Any spare purrs for a successful outcome would be appreciated. Jill Many purrs and prayers that things are successful. {{HUGS}} Helen M -- Posted via Mailgate.ORG Server - http://www.Mailgate.ORG |
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Pat wrote:
"jmcquown" wrote in message ... Dad had surgery for blockages in the arteries in both his legs last year. One didn't quite "take" and they went in again. Apparently it still isn't right; he's not getting enough blood flow down the leg. So on Monday morning, May 1, they are going to insert a balloon to open up the artery. Dad is approaching 81 years of age and I'm concerned about all these invasive procedures (and anesthesia) at his age. Any spare purrs for a successful outcome would be appreciated. Purrs on the way. Also, wondering if perhaps local rather than general anesthesia is an option, for a leg thing? That might well be the case. Mom didn't give me any details about that. I'll be calling her tomorrow and will be sure to ask; if she doesn't know she should call the surgeon and inquire. I'm sure it would put her mind at rest (as well as Dad's and mine). Jill |
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In article , "jmcquown"
wrote: Dad had surgery for blockages in the arteries in both his legs last year. One didn't quite "take" and they went in again. Apparently it still isn't right; he's not getting enough blood flow down the leg. So on Monday morning, May 1, they are going to insert a balloon to open up the artery. Dad is approaching 81 years of age and I'm concerned about all these invasive procedures (and anesthesia) at his age. Any spare purrs for a successful outcome would be appreciated. While concern is justified, most balloon procedures do not use full anesthesia, just a local where the artery is entered, and a level of sedation that makes the patient comfortable. When I've had my cardiac catheterizations and balloon procedures, I requested no sedation because I wanted to watch. With a heart angioplasty, there are some potentially painful times when blood flow to the heart is blocked. When I had this, I received small amounts of narcotic in the IV. A leg procedure shouldn't produce this sort of pain. |
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Howard Berkowitz wrote:
In article , "jmcquown" wrote: Dad had surgery for blockages in the arteries in both his legs last year. One didn't quite "take" and they went in again. Apparently it still isn't right; he's not getting enough blood flow down the leg. So on Monday morning, May 1, they are going to insert a balloon to open up the artery. Dad is approaching 81 years of age and I'm concerned about all these invasive procedures (and anesthesia) at his age. Any spare purrs for a successful outcome would be appreciated. While concern is justified, most balloon procedures do not use full anesthesia, just a local where the artery is entered, and a level of sedation that makes the patient comfortable. When I've had my cardiac catheterizations and balloon procedures, I requested no sedation because I wanted to watch. With a heart angioplasty, there are some potentially painful times when blood flow to the heart is blocked. When I had this, I received small amounts of narcotic in the IV. A leg procedure shouldn't produce this sort of pain. Thank you, Howard. I'm pretty sure now that I think about it and after reading Pat's reply, it will probably be a local. Mom told me Dad expects to be able to go home that same day. She wasn't sure about that and told him she'll pack a small overnight bag just in case. Jill |
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On Fri, 29 Apr 2005 10:09:19 -0500, "jmcquown"
yodeled: Dad had surgery for blockages in the arteries in both his legs last year. One didn't quite "take" and they went in again. Apparently it still isn't right; he's not getting enough blood flow down the leg. So on Monday morning, May 1, they are going to insert a balloon to open up the artery. Dad is approaching 81 years of age and I'm concerned about all these invasive procedures (and anesthesia) at his age. Any spare purrs for a successful outcome would be appreciated. Jill Vascular purrs for your dad. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com |
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On Fri, 29 Apr 2005 10:09:19 -0500, "jmcquown"
wrote: Dad had surgery for blockages in the arteries in both his legs last year. One didn't quite "take" and they went in again. Apparently it still isn't right; he's not getting enough blood flow down the leg. So on Monday morning, May 1, they are going to insert a balloon to open up the artery. Dad is approaching 81 years of age and I'm concerned about all these invasive procedures (and anesthesia) at his age. Any spare purrs for a successful outcome would be appreciated. Jill You got it, Jill. Purrs on the way. Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.spiritrealm.com/summer/ http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb....mmer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.i-love-cats.com/meow/glsummer/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website) |
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