KelBel Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 My 1st follow-up angiogram went okay yesterday. My sister-in-law got me to the hospital for 7:15am and we waited around for a bit, as they don’t start on the ward until 7:30 anyway. My BP was sky high again... 178/103... clearly anxious! I went down to the vascular unit at 9:30am, and that was when my sister-in-law left. I recognised the nurses from last year, and reminded them about my projectile vomiting by the lifts after I came round from my coiling op... They remembered me well then... It was done under local anaesthetic, despite being told last Monday that it would be under General! They did end up injecting about 5 lots of anaesthetic in the end as it kept hurting when they tried to go in... it then took only about 30 minutes to get the pictures they needed for my album ( ) then 10 minutes leaning on the groin area (which wasn’t that uncomfortable actually) so they could seal the puncture site and it was all done. I could go and get a cuppa then! I did start to get vivid migraine aura for about 30 minutes afterwards and started getting a headache too. I was given a paracetamol drip which helped and they turned off the lights in the vascular waiting area, whilst I was waiting to go back up to the ward. I got my cup of tea then too, by straw, but it was good to get a cuppa... I felt so tired afterwards, and did sleep for a few hours as I had to lay flat for 6 hours... I did get a tramadol too for the headache. It was a huge relief to finally sit up and then get myself dressed. I was home by 7:40pm. Just gotta wait a couple of weeks for a letter from one of the consultants confirming their findings. Kel x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Kel glad it went ok. Hope you get good results. Jess.xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Hi Kel Glad that all went well yesterday and that it wasn't too uncomfortable. The only angio I had when I first had my bleed - I haven't had one since. I'm sure the results will be fine hun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Hi Kel...glad its all over for you and positive you get good results Like Sami, i have only had one angio when i first had my bleed . Take care love Tina xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill C Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Gld it went well Kel, hopefully you can relax now & not worry about it (()). I too have only had one angio when I was admitted to Wessex befor my clipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winter Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 So glad all went well Kelly. Now you can relax a bit and enjoy the festivities of the season! Well done!!! Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz D Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 (edited) Hi Kel Glad it went okay and hoping that the results will be good. You have done so well this year. Take care. Edited December 4, 2010 by Liz D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Hi Kel, It sounds like the angiogram went well – good for you!! I’m sure the results will be great and please let us know. It’s good to know what’s involved because I may be getting one. Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kempse Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Glad it's over for you Kel and I hope the results are good. I always shudder at the thought of an angio, probably coz mine revealed I needed more coiling:roll:. I know you are getting towards your first annie-versary, so I wish you all the best for that and hope you continue to do well in the coming year. Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelBel Posted December 4, 2010 Author Share Posted December 4, 2010 Thanks everyone. x I did forget to add that whilst the lady who done the procedure was leaning on my groin I asked to see the pic of my annie on the screen... i asked if it looked okay to her and she said it does but they need to check all angles taken against last years pics. I also asked if it is a medium-sized berry aneurysm but was told that it is a medium to large saccular aneurysm. I could see the white lines of the coils showing on the image, like a scribbled fluffy cloud within a mass of black lines (arteries). Interesting stuff... Kel x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivien Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Glad you got through that procedure ok, and hopefully all will be well. Still is a bit worrying waiting for results, fingers crossed for you . Vivien x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela1 Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Hi Kelbel, Wonderful to hear your Angio went well, and your doing great so im sure your results will be good. Take care pet. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod123 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Hi Kel glad everything went well for you at your angio, i took Merrill for one in november and it is an awfull day just the waiting around on top of the procedure, but it's over now and I'm sure the results will be fine , Merrill now has'nt got to go back for 3,1/2 years . Best wishes Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogbrush Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Glad it all went well. Here's hoping the results are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyolly Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Hi Kelbel, Glad everything went well. I'm off for my 6 month MRA this afternoon. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayKay Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Glad that's all over Kel!! Hopefully you'll get good news about it soon. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johntaras Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Hi Kelbel, well done for getting through it, they are not the most pleasant of experiences. Hope the resulting news is brill and any fears you have are dispelled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Well done and brilliant to put your experience on here,it has put my mind at rest if I need to have one at any time!I can't remember anything about mine! So glad it's over for you and hopefully you won't have to wait too long for your results Kel:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelBel Posted December 11, 2010 Author Share Posted December 11, 2010 Thanks everyone! Maggie - it really wasn't as bad as I had feared...I was in such a state about it beforehand, hence the rather elevated blood pressure! But they were so lovely, and were chatting to me before, during and after the procedure, and told me to ask any questions at any time (other than during the procedure when told I could not move or swallow whilst they got the right pics!). It was okay, and quite interesting actually, especially when I asked them to turn the screen round so I could see the arteries in my brain and the offending aneurysm! Hopefully only another week to wait for my follow-up letter... Kel x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 'I could see the arteries in my brain and the offending aneurysm!' Wow Kel that must have been a very interesting experience but still think you have been brave,I would v'e been a mess before hand. But thanks for putting my mind at rest its good to know that it wasn't as terrifying an ordeal as thought:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brennabelle Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Hi, Kel, Glad everything went well! We'll pray for good results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayKay Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Wow! Brave you I'm fascinated by stuff like that, but don't know if I'd be as fascinated if it was on me lol.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelBel Posted December 29, 2010 Author Share Posted December 29, 2010 I got my letter today from the hospital to say that I only need to have an MRi check-up in a years time!! No further angiogram necessary!!! woohoo!!!! :razz: kel x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelBel Posted December 29, 2010 Author Share Posted December 29, 2010 Thanks Momo x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz D Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Hi Kel That's great news. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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