my mother is having a surgery tomorrow and i would like to know what to expect and what the recovery time and healing time is thank you
2007-11-27 10:00:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
My mom has had both sides done. She stayed in intensive care for a day and then went home after 2 days. She had to take it easy but it was not bad at all for her. I believe that within a week she was able to drive & start doing normal activities.
2007-11-27 10:05:21 · answer #1 · answered by Deb S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on whether it's a Carotid Endarterectomy or a Stent Graft insertion.
The former, 4-5 days in the hospital, about 10 days recovery time. There's some pain post surgery and a scar and soreness, usually.
The latter, overnight in the Hospital, little pain except sometimes in the groin at the catheter site for about 7 hours.
Need to use the neck gingerly for about 2 days and return for a psych exam and site exam in a week and a month. In both, Plavix and Aspirin are taken for some time.
2007-11-27 10:07:53 · answer #2 · answered by vv 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My father in-law just had this surgery about a month ago and with his doctor he went in through the leg instead of cutting the chest open and he was home the same day but he just had to rest and take it easy for a while. Also make sure your mom eats healthy and doesn't smoke or drink after the surgery and take her medicine when she is supposed to.
2007-11-27 10:06:25 · answer #3 · answered by Larry M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know who just had that surgery was Senator Ted Kennedy. I think each individual is different as to recovery time due to age and if there are other medical issues; but she should be getting back to normal in a couple weeks. Good they found the blockage!
2007-11-27 12:23:36 · answer #4 · answered by barthebear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope this info. helps:
Surgical Treatment
Symptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis
Stroke is often caused by atherosclerotic lesions of the carotid artery bifurcation. The degree of internal carotid artery stenosis is the most important predictor of cerebral infarction among patients with extracranial carotid artery disease.The severity of carotid artery bifurcation stenosis is directly related to the risk of stroke.
The benefit of carotid endarterectomy in symptomatic patients with stenosis of 70 percent or greater has been established in three major studies.
Through the removal of atherosclerotic plaques, carotid endarterectomy restores cerebral blood flow and reduces the risk of cerebral ischemia. Results from three major prospective contemporary studies provide compelling evidence for the benefit of carotid endarterectomy, when performed by experienced surgeons, in improving the chance of stroke-free survival in high-risk symptomatic patients. Subgroup analysis identified patient subgroups at variable risk for stroke. Overall, an estimated eight carotid endarterectomies are required to prevent one stroke in symptomatic patients with severe (more than 70 percent) carotid artery stenosis.
2007-11-27 10:05:27 · answer #5 · answered by peaches6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't personally, but my bestfriends dad did... not to freak you out, but the hospital sent him home after about a week or so and he went home, had dinner, watched a movie with his son, fell asleep, and never woke up... :(
Now that was not to freak you out, but that was just my experience with the surgery for a blocked carotid artery...
Hope your mom feels better in no time!
2007-11-27 10:05:21 · answer #6 · answered by Niki 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, Sorry.....
2007-11-27 10:21:33 · answer #7 · answered by Jaz 'ma' Taz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO...............BYE
2007-11-27 10:02:57 · answer #8 · answered by Link217 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋