Carotid Artery Surgery

[naturbar]

Anyone here have an endarterectomy? i'm scheduled to have one done 1-13-14 (96% blocked) and curious to know what to expect.

[Phoneman1981]

Not sure about your procedure, but shortly after my friend moved to Florida, it was discovered he was substantially blocked on each side, high stroke risk. To hear him tell it, they knocked him out, reversed his blood flow and ran it through several filters while they roto rooted his arteries. He is still alive today a year later. Good luck and keep us posted.

[cowpuc]

Anyone here have an endarterectomy? i'm scheduled to have one done 1-13-14 (96% blocked) and curious to know what to expect.

 

Never had it done but I bet you are gonna feel like a totally different person afterwards - that kind of blockage cannot be a good thing!!

Congrats on them finding it AND thoughts/prayers for the best outcome possible Naturbar!!

Puc

[Yammer Dan]

As Puc says and what I've heard it will be a serious energy burst!! You will be looking for a dirt bike to go wrestle with again.

[Bones]

It restores blood flow to your brain by removing the plaque that is nearly clogging up the flow through the carotid arteries. You should feel better and clearer headed, meaning less issues with memory and clear objective thinking.

 

Did you really want a blow by blow description of what they are going to do? I really would not worry too much about the what and hows. It is, what it is, and should help you in the end.

 

You should expect some stiffness and range of motion issues with your neck after the surgery. They will discuss with you exactly what to expect and how to help your rehabilitation.

 

Relax if you can,

 

Bob

[naturbar]

Thanks all for the support, thoughts and prayers. Bones I should have been more clear with my question. I actually watched the procedure on you tube, so I'm familiar with that. What I was wondering was post surgery and you provided insight. Thanks again.