My surgeon, Dr. Peter Le Roux, called yesterday. He outlined the Plan of Action for surgery.Not mush has changed from the original plan. The only surprise that he got was the discovery of the second aneurysm on the opposite side (right side). this second aneurysm is on the carotid artery as well....just on the carotid artery in the opposite side of my brain. it is in the same location,situated behind my right eye. This little guy is only 2mm as opposed to the big guy on the left which is 1.5cm.
Dr. Le Roux is proceeding with intracranial surgery to repair the big guy. If that goes well, and I am stable, he will make an attempt to slip a clip onto the little guy. If the little guy is to far away to reach without disturbing additional brain tissue, he will not attempt a repair at that time.
so if the second little guy does not get a repair, i will need to have testing, most likely angiograms every 6 months to track it's growth.
As far as I'm concerned that is another bridge for another day.....
Anyway.....my very patient Brain Surgeon calmly told me that he is confident of a completely successful surgery and a quick recovery. He answered all my questions and then left me with a"Stay well" until I see you next week.
That is my goal also..........Make it to "the Fix".
Love
Debra
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