Took wife in for neck surgery to open her right carotid artery. She was terrified because she was convinced that this was her last ride. I took this news with a certain amount equanimity. I had always been of the belief that if a carotid failed that was the end of the show. For some reason it wasn't. The Doctor said apparently the artery had enough time to find alternative routes to deliver the blood to the brain.
The surgery started two hours late for some reason. This didn't do much for her morale. Anyway, they got started and proceeded to clear all the blockage. She came through it as well as could be expected and is on the way to recovery. She'll probably be dealing with a four-inch scar that is going to bleed little for the next couple of weeks. Like most women she is kind of vain about her looks so she is viewing this as some kind of sign from the gods that things aren't going well. My thoughts were more along the lines of a man who is entering hell.
The long and the tall of this is I am glad she had the surgery and is doing well.
The surgery started two hours late for some reason. This didn't do much for her morale. Anyway, they got started and proceeded to clear all the blockage. She came through it as well as could be expected and is on the way to recovery. She'll probably be dealing with a four-inch scar that is going to bleed little for the next couple of weeks. Like most women she is kind of vain about her looks so she is viewing this as some kind of sign from the gods that things aren't going well. My thoughts were more along the lines of a man who is entering hell.
The long and the tall of this is I am glad she had the surgery and is doing well.
