Another brief entry today...
The graft I had placed two weeks ago has failed. The vascular surgeon was concerned this might happen based on what he saw during the surgery to place the graft.
So, next Monday (28 Dec), I will have a fourth procedure this month to place one of two things. 1) An Artificial Loop Graft in my R arm to replace the Central Line that is now in my chest. 2) A Basilic Vein Transposition in my R arm. This would be the first of two surgeries if this option is used.
Of course, I know you are wondering why there are two possible surgeries. That's because the vasculature in my R arm may no longer be able to sustain the Loop Graft. In that case, the surgeon will opt to do the Basilic Vein Transposition. Unfortunately, he just won't know which option is best for me until he gets into my arm and sees which will be the better option.
So, after the surgery, I get to look forward to another two to three weeks of recovery...again.
I promise that I'll get all of this written out; it's just going to have to wait until I heal from this next surgery. (What fun!)
Again, May each of you have a Very Merry Christmas! May your homes be filled with the Love and Joy this Holiday Season so warmly brings.
Good Health to All!
ScottW
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