A was rob and got shot at home during july 2006. It's a one shot that when thru first to my left wrist, then to my left side of my hip, thru the left femoral artery, then thru my left upper inner thigh. I was rushed to the ER. The thing that the doctors did during the surgery was to take a piece of my vein from my right thigh and replace it with my damaged femoral artery in my left thigh. I lost > 30 pounds while staying > a week in the hospital. I managed to recover the function of my left thigh. I can walk and stand; I could run, but it looks more like a brisk/power walk.
Does anyone experience this kind of thing?
I'm still worried that this replacement vein might come off.
I will be glad if there are any medical professionals or other people equivalent professions share their views, knowledge, or experience.
2006-12-14 13:25:51 · 2 answers · asked by nbrotonel4 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Yes, I was in a car wreck that cracked my femur, bypass fracture which severed my femoral artery. I bled out profusly and ended up with a total hip and total knee. At any rate, I still have pain at the crushed site after 5 years, and I walk with a cane. I praise God I still have a leg. I just try to put the pain out of my mind and go about my business. I don't think I'll ever get over it, but that's ok. I'm here! I'm alive! I'm NOT crippled because I choose NOT to be!!! Now, I have to go cha-cha!!! God loveya.
2006-12-14 16:02:24 · answer #1 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. If your femoral artery is severed and you don't get immediate medical attention . . . you die within a minute.
2013-12-28 17:55:34 · answer #2 · answered by zhaleskra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋