I went in Monday at 7:30 to have several Ultrasounds done before the surgery. Lower abdomen and both legs.
The original plan was to have them ram a tunnel across my lower belly, thread an artificial artery through from one side to the other and splice the right side upper femoral artery to below the blockage they couldn’t get out on the left side and then ram another tunnel from the left side under the new splice down my thigh and reconnect to the Femoral artery just above the knee. The Untrasounds revealed a new narrowing in the artery just below the left knee so now plans have changed. I am going in this Friday at 7:00 for check in and they added another surgeon. They are going to do some Angioplasty on this newly discovered narrowing and put a stent in just below the knee so when they splice in from above there will be better blood flow down to my lower left leg which is the whole purpose of this surgery in the first place. They figure 6 hours even with 2 surgeons and probably 2 months to recuperate. Myself, I think it’s going to be longer because I m still not 100% healed up from the surgery last December.
It’s like I told CederQ, the only way forward is through and it is what it is. I am very much hoping that this does some serious good this time.
All prayers and well wishes are very welcome and I will be back as soon as I can as I will be taking my phone and laptop with me.
Hang tough, Phil.
Ya ain’t allowed to shuffle off before I do, and I’m slated for at least another 20 on this rock.
Just keep thinkin’ how much better you’re gonna feel once this circus is over and done with.
Sending many Good Vibes and Prayers!!!!!!!
skybill
Hope you do well, might have them do breast implants too, that way you have something to entertain yourself with afterwards….
Phil, keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom
The technology and surgical skills are essential, but never underestimate the power of a positive attitude!
All the best, Phil.
+10 to the positive attitude
But also they’ve gotten good at these complex surgeries. I’ve reviewed CT scans of the results on this sort of thing, and it’s amazing what they can do these days.
You said it yourself. When things get tough, lower your head and push on through until things get better. That is the only Remedy for bad health situations.
I hope you find relief soon Phil.
Stay the course! And let’s hope these Surgeons “Minored” in the fine art of Plumbing as it sounds like that’s what they’re up to.
Eventually, this will all become a “Memory” for you. Fully overshadowed by the fine results of a very positive outcome!
Prayers, Vibes and all but the best for you, Sir.
Keep on keeping on. Prayers your way.
Best of luck Mate!
I will be thinking of you; all good thoughts!
Good luck Phil. Hope to see your post surgery posts soon.
Best of Luck Phil. Prayers are on the way.
You got this, Phil. We’re counting on your leadership, or at least bad example, to get us through.
You mean my bad example isn’t enough?
Naw, we need both of you, some of us are a little slow.
We’re rooting for you Bud. I’ve been through 14 surgeries of one kind or another though none were as complicated as the ones you face and I’ve come out the other side in better shape every time. Started with a growth around my intestines when I was 3 years old and the last one was two stents put in when I was 72. The guy who farms my home place was worried about the last one and I told him that it took me 72 years to get to the point of needing stents so I figured I had a few more years left. Two years later I’m going strong still cutting wood and running a repair shop welding and fabricating though I’ve massively cut back on what I will take on. I note the advice about a positive attitude from other posters and I agree it’s a game changer and the best way to approach the surgery. Best of luck and again, we’re rooting for you.
Best of luck with quick healing and getting on with getting on!
Prayers up! Ditto on the above…. except for Bill. I just about gagged on that comment. Coffee costs too much to blow out my nose.
Good luck with your surgery and I’ll raise a glass of good whiskey for a fast recovery!
Hurry up and get this done we need our daily rants. We’re pullin for yah
From one crusty old bastard to another, you got this…and we got you.
I prayed for you and your time in surgery. I have been there and hopefully you will fight through the pain of PT and recover over the next few months.
Hang in there my friend.
I’ll keep you in my prayers.
Jeffery
Godspeed. I truly mean that. Prayer works. Pro tip: when in the confines of a hospital, nicotine pouches are your friend.
Mr. Knuckles:
Good luck on the procedures and may the out comes all be well. Prayers for the wisdom and skill of the Dr’s.
Spin
Best of luck with the surgery!
Prayers, for your healing and the surgical team’s skill at git-R-done.
Sending my prayers for the best possible outcome!
Prayers, Phil. A good attitude certainly helps, my heart surgery (although complex) was a breeze, because I wasn’t worried. My wifey unit was in a tailspin, I told her it wasn’t such a big deal.
50 years earlier, as a Scout learning programming at Holy Family Hospital I was privileged to watch the first open heart surgery in Spokane. Who’da thunk that almost exactly 50 years later it would be ME on the slab! Your procedure, likewise, is now a well-tested surgery and I think you’ll do well.
Push through, and enjoy the time off. ALL of us are pulling for ya!
No, Bill, no tittie surgery. It’s not in his Plan.
My best friend has a genetic condition where his blood vessels clog up with goo really fast, much faster than normal. Runs in his family. Maybe similar situation. Anyway my buddy has had a bunch of roto-rooters, stents and new pipes from here to there not to mention bypass surgery at least twice as I recall and he is still going strong. My point is – if my buddy can get through this, you can too. God Speed.
Sending good vibes your way.
Sounds like a better plan from what you mentioned a few days ago, keep yer chin up, my friend.
Hang in there, Phil. You’ll be back in no time.