ozarkcanoer wrote:I am getting the procedure in the USA next Tuesday August 17th. I know the doctor will use stents if needed. I also know I have major stenosis in my right IJV that will require a stent according to a local neuroradiologist who reviewed my MRV images with me. My first inclination was do have balloons only. However since I know it most likely won't help me right now I am leaning toward stents. I have been living with chronic pain and fatigue for three years and there is absolutely nothing any doctor has been able to do to help me. So I am willing to take the chance.
ozarkcanoer
garyak wrote:My answer is straight forward. I have already decided. My progression rate is no less than RAPID.
I will obviously hope that ballooning is successful but if not I want stenting 100% . 3 years ago I was running 6 km 3x/week and had a 7 handicap in golf. Today I can't stand on my own and now use a wheel chair fulltime etc etc etc. I get worse in most all my symptoms every 2-3 weeks and have for 30 months.
I have no time left IMO and am 100% ready for that risk, because .....
adamt wrote:thank you everyone for ypour replies,
i think i have made my mind uip, i will get balloon angio first, and if i restenose, then i think i will go for stents,
lets see how the ballooning goes]
thanks everyone
adamt wrote:thank you everyone for ypour replies,
i think i have made my mind uip, i will get balloon angio first, and if i restenose, then i think i will go for stents,
lets see how the ballooning goes]
thanks everyone
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