Surgery a Success

[bluelucky]

I came out of surgery ok .. The surgery took 7 1/2 hours instead of 2 hours like he expected due to damage from smoking. The vein they were going to use and "ream out" so to speak was too clogged. I guess the surgeon tried several areas and finally struck pay dirt. He had to cut out a block in the artery that was 3 centimeters in length just above my right hip joint area and cut through my pelvic and groin muscles to get the stint in.. I am on Plavix and Lipitor to help break up anymore blood clots I might have.. They think I have some all over my legs and maybe my neck area too..I have more scans and on September 15th to see if more surgery will be needed but they think the medicine will do it's job by then and break them all up..I will be having probably a couple weeks taking it easy on my feet till the incision heals in my right groin area..I should be able to get back to cutting in a week or so just depending on how it feels while I sit down in my stool to cut..I just have to make sure I don't cut myself too bad either because of the blood thinners I am on will make me bleed like a fish..I was diagnosed with Peripheral Vascular disease..I haven't had a smoke since last thursday and will NEVER smoke again that's for **** sure.. This pain sucks without pain meds but that was my choice..Thanks for all the prayers..

[NC Scroller]

Speedy recovery. Do EVERYTHING the Dr tells you.

[Wood Dog]

Every day above ground is a good day.........wishing you a speedy recovery Michael. Thanks for the update, we care.

[JohnB]

Good for you Mike.
You'll soon learn to live with this, and get going just like nothing ever happened..

[Sally]

I"m glad things seem to be successful - good luck to you!

[will8989]

good luck and I'll take an extra percoset for you!!

[Hawaiilad]

Glad to hear you are on the mend. I know what you mean about the pain meds...I hate taking them and don't.

[wedo]

Michael, I'm glad to hear of the successful surgery, but not the long time or the PVD. I've been through the smoking routine and found that after 2 heart attacks you have to give it up. I did that! Found it was easier than I thought as I now had motivation to stop and NEVER pick it up again. I'm praying that you'll recover completely and that the PVD will slowly dissolve and no longer cause any other issues! Amen!
Bill