Just back from Jeff's appointment with the vascular surgeon, Dr. Ignatovskyy, at Basset in Herkimer. While there is a partial blockage in his right carotid artery, Dr. Ignatovskyy wants to wait 3 months and do another ultrasound before deciding if stents are really necessary. We are both very relieved. It was not something either of us was looking forward to. Don't know if 6 months on Plavix will lessen the blockage but it will prevent it from getting any worse and, besides, any surgery should be avoided for at least 6 months after a MI...a heart attack. We see him again in April. He's also interested in the old 'green break' in Jeff's right leg. Wants an ultra sound of that, too. Seems every new doctor Jeff sees is interested in his right leg! Too bad a doctor wasn't interested when he was hit by a car and it was broken when he was six.
Now, for a celebration dessert, I think I'll make a chocolate pie...before the dogs get a hold of the 2nd box of chocolate pudding mix!
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