Oh, Radeck?

bibliotekaren · Post by **bibliotekaren** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 4:24 pm

Radeck,

This was one of my big concerns -- a stent getting loose and floating about before it endothelialized in the vein. And, I know that you gave quite a bit of thought in regards to your high stenosis. I'm sorry for this unbelievable "complication" -- calling it that makes it sound trivial. What you're going through is a big, big deal. I too had a highly invasive surgery last year (brain) and recovery from these sorts of things is a slow process. Please take care and rest, rest, rest. We'll be here later.

Donna

ozarkcanoer · Post by **ozarkcanoer** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 4:58 pm

radek... I sit at my keyboard speechless... you've got some good doctors at Stanford and you seem like a fighter. You know we are out here thinking about you and hoping for the very best outcome. I am looking forward to you next post.

sincerely,

ozark

MrSuccess · Post by **MrSuccess** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 5:05 pm

speedy recovery thoughts sent your way. Now I know why I preferred the Angio procedure over stenting. Looks likely Dr. D will go back to large diameter stents .

This is not a setback . It is a huge advancement .

you are a brave pioneer .....

Mr. Success

MS_mama · Post by **MS_mama** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 5:13 pm

wishing you a speedy recovery--this must be rough, so unexpected and suddenly so invasive of a procedure now. I suppose this is the "migration" that Zamboni was talking about re: stents, perhaps why he wants to develop dissolvable stents (is my understanding correct? If not someone please correct me). You are definitely a pioneer and really taking one for all of us MSers. Be well...

bestadmom · Post by **bestadmom** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 5:15 pm

Radeck,

I am sorry to hear of this unfortunate turn of events, but know you are in great hands and am so glad they caught the stent quickly. Here's to a full recovery from the surgery and MS. I'm thinking of you.

Michelle

Loobie · Post by **Loobie** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 5:17 pm

Oliver,

Holy shit. I am praying for you and sending good mojo as we speak. I got a text while driving home from family thanksgiving and pushed down the gas to find out. Man I hope you recover quickly and have minimal problems with your other stents. Here's to you man, you've been through the wringer man.

phoxychocolat · Post by **phoxychocolat** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 5:41 pm

Dear Oliver,

Turn the computer off and get some rest! This was a serious operation, as it's not everyday you go in for a "normal" procedure and the next day, your chest is broken into and cut up to fish around for lost stent. Visualize getting better!

Best,
phoxychocolat

Rokkit · Post by **Rokkit** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 6:17 pm

Man I can't even believe what I'm reading. Don't even know what to say. I remember you weren't even planning on getting the stents. Then apparently you decide to go for it and this happens. I had no idea something like this was a possibility. Get well soon, bro, better days are ahead.

Arcee · Post by **Arcee** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 7:02 pm

What a difficult time. So sorry that you are going through this. My sincerest well wishes to you as you rally all your resources and strengths to see yourself through.

kinga · Post by **kinga** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 7:13 pm

I'm so sorry,Radeck-hope You will be better soon.I'm wishing You quick recovery without further complications.Oh,God,open heart surgery

zap · Post by **zap** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 7:19 pm

This reminded me of this quote from the Ceneculum thread, where Cheer reported that:

"Dr. Zamboni has been quoted as saying he was waiting to develop an appropriately shaped stent (with a lip) to use in the lower jugular, to avoid migration."

... I don't know if any such anti-migration designed stent might work out in the upper jugular, but I'd guess that if it's at all possible it's going to be looked at now.

cheerleader · Post by **cheerleader** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 7:43 pm

Absolute horror and shock. Obviously a huge amount of guilt and sadness. And a sense of incredulity for not even realizing this could happen. I truly had no idea. Radeck, please know that my family's prayers are with you and we'll do what we can to be there for you during recovery. I am so, so sorry. Please keep us posted-

(We had thought the lipped stent referred to lower stents, to avoid migration.)
Joan

zap · Post by **zap** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 8:36 pm

Hopefully they can find some safe compromise with the blood thinners - I read that after certain types of open heart surgery (such as valve replacement) blood thinners are always used:

ie http://surgery.about.com/od/aftersurger ... inners.htm

radeck · Post by **radeck** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 9:26 pm

Thank you all very much for your support.

flipflopper · Post by **flipflopper** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 9:55 pm

I think we would all love to be able to do something more to help you than simply write a few words on this site Radeck. Again, I wish you the best in your recovery.

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Oh, Radeck?

turn the computer off and get some rest!