Guest Beth1957 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Well, it wasn't the most pleasant experience in the world, but it went OK. The staff were all lovely & kept explaining what was going on... I'd said the night before that I might need to be sedated because I was wound up, but as it happens I was incredibly relaxed. In fact my blood pressure after the procedure was ridiculously low; it got down to 76/37 at one point - and I'm on medication for hypertension! I'd only had a local anesthetic It must have been a combination of doing breathing exercises & being really tired, I think. I just kept dosing off Anyway, they had a good look round and after my recovery period me & my husband were taken off by the 2 consultants - the neurosurgeon & the coiling specialist - to look at the pictures. I have to say the annie is scarily impressive - egg-shaped, 2.3cm by 1.8, wide necked, on the carotid (LOL one of the consultants said that they were quite impressed with it too; I fely oddly proud!!).It's amazing that it hasn't gone bang, really - although one of the consultants did say that my occasional vicious attacks of exhaustion, and occasional violent headaches, could be due to small leaks. They suggested trying stenting and coiling first, and only going for a craniotomy and a vascular bypass if that doesn't work. They said that they hoped to "do" me before the end of the year, so in the meantime I'll just go on taking life as easily as I can get away with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul99 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 hi beth im pleased you have the information you have and that it puts your mind to rest elthough there are worries ahead but they seem to be caring drs so i hope it sooner rather than later for you so you can resume normal life and enjoy best wishs hugs and cuddles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUTTI Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 HI BETH GLAD THAT YOU HAVE AN ANSWER AND HOPE THEY GET IT ALL TENDED TOO QUICKLY SO YOU CAN GET BACK TO LIFE. LOVE HUGS EVELYN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennissmithy Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Hi Beth, At least you now know whats going on. Mine was on the carotid artery too but only mine did burst! They managed to successfully coil me. You are in the right hands. Everything will be ok, my thoughts are hugs are with you xx Well done on the angio by the way, you sounded amazingly calm! Love and hugs Laura xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Hi Beth Glad that you've found things out and they're going to sort it asap. Try to stay relaxed and not worry too much. Take care Love Sami xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Hi Beth So pleased you have your answers now and hope that they can get on and 'do' you very soon. Try not to worry....easy to say i know xx Take care and rest up...love Tinaxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Hi Beth Glad the Angiogram went well really hope you don't have to wait to long for the procedure. Rest up and take it easy. Janet x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Hi Beth-glad you have a plan. Rest,take care and try not to worry(easier said than done) Luv Lynn xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Beth1957 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 THank you everyone, The advice & support I'm getting from this community is certainly helping me to keep calm!!! xxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Hi Beth hope they get it sorted soon. Jess.xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Hi Beth glad it went well for you sending lots of cyber hugs Louise.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle C Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Hi Beth Glad the angio went ok not nice things i know i had to have second angio which really hurt cos having lots of pain after 1st coiling so needed to recoil as my anni had got bigger!!!!! Take it easy rest up and take care Love luck and laughter - Beth Michelle C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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