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My mother is going to have her second Carotid Artery Surgery tomorrow. She had a successful surgery on her right side in early March and now it is time for the left. We feel confident that she will do just fine. The hard part is getting up at 3 AM to go to the hospital and the waiting to for her to get out of surgery. After this surgery she will likely have to have clogs removed from her legs as well. Her heart is in good condition but she inherited her parents vascular disease. 2 of her 3 siblings passed away in their mid-60's due to heart and artery issues, but one had agent orange damage and one had severe asthma. My mother does not have underlying health issues. Her father lived to 86 and my grandmother was 89 when she passed. They had good doctors and we were on top of everything with their health.
She has good doctors my mother and we have full faith that she will do well tomorrow.
Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers!
Justin
On edit I forgot to mention she was diagnosed with diabetes but is controlling it with medicine.
Paulie
(8,462 posts)As you said likely she'll be fine.
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)She is a tough woman and will get though it.
Sekhmets Daughter
(7,515 posts)You know I will be thinking of her tomorrow... She's been taking her meds and following doctor's orders...she'll be just fine!
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)it under control with meds. Thank you Sekhmets Daughter!
In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)Helen Reddy
(998 posts)for your mother!
You take care of yourself as well. This is a challenging, emotional time for you and the rest of your family.
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)It will be tough but we will get through it.
MiddleFingerMom
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Will you have someone there waiting with you? We are always here for you.
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hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)My friend lives a block from the hospital so I can go there if I need to spend the night or take a nap. My Father is driving us but he will go home because it would be too hard on him to sit and wait for hours. I have done it several times in my life so I can do it.
It will be tough but we will get through it.
hamsterjill
(15,220 posts)She must be a wonderful woman to have raised a son as caring as you.
I wish her the best tomorrow and beyond with her recovery.
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)hamsterjill
(15,220 posts)n/t
bigwillq
(72,790 posts)Hope everything goes well.
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)snacker
(3,619 posts)and sending positive vibes her way.
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)TuxedoKat
(3,818 posts)and prayers for your mom indeed. Hope all goes great! (((HUGS)))
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)TuxedoKat
(3,818 posts)If you have time, post an update as I'm sure many are thinking of her today and wishing her well.
lunatica
(53,410 posts)clam happy
(36 posts)Please give us an update when you are able.