News from the Dr.

First I will tell you that Mick has had trouble breathing. Dr. ordered an EKG, blood work and a chest xray...within 5 min. all 3 departments were here. Within the next 15 min. Doc. showed up to talk about results... ALL ARE O.K. he does still have some wheezing; unsure why tests only showed high white blood count but he said that was a normal thing because of the steroids. They also think part of his breathing issues might be anxiety because is oxygen level shows up o.k. Part II asked a lot of questions that didn't get answered because I missed him this morning. So he wanted to talk about what has gone on and the next steps.The reason there was such a big pocket at the bottom of the large annursym is due to the blood flow pushing the coils further and further into the annurysm. When they 1st did this there was only a little area but unfort. it became an issue. In 4 weeks they will be trying to stent again. He stated that it looks as if the vessel of the large and the small annurysm are connected and that could very well pose a problem. PROBLEMS.... If the coiling has the same issue again they have to look at other alternatives. There is two alternatives. 1st having someone else try to do the procedure and the only other option is to REMOVE the Annurysms. The other issue that could take place is that they get the stent in but because the annurysm shares the vessel they are afraid that the blood flow will pass by the large annurysm as planned but could cause the small annurysm to fill up more.POSITIVE: He said likely hood of the LARGE annurysm to burst is lessened. Should not be a problem.NEGATIVE: The chance of the small one bursting is higher and if it does than we are looking at death, comotose, vegetative and other things that could take place.He is staying longer for rest and so they can keep an eye on him.Doc said once again that we are back where we started from and basically we are at trial and error; because we really don't have many options. He did state that it is likely that Mick will back in a few years having to repeat these procedures of coiling because of the blood flow pushing up into the coilings.For all of you who are reading this I know with the comment above you are prob. saying trial and error my foot. But, I want you to realize this is it. It wasn't not just this Dr.'s decision to do this. 4 other States and about 10 other doctors all agreed this was the only option besides removal. He asked Mick if he wanted to continue this path or (as he hesitated when he stated) removing it. Mick and I trust this Dr. with (Mick's life-literally) He has been straightforward with us from the beginning and he wants what is best for Mick and I (we) have had too many conversations with him or staff members to know where his train of thought is.Last but not least (SOME LAUGHTER) Dr. told Mick when this is over he knows that they will be friends and continue a relationship. I told him he might be his friend but he probably won't share his GIZZARDS. Mick said probably not. Dr. said that would be alright too because he doesn't think he can tolerate gizzards.There it is ... a lot to consume...so until next time...ttfn