I am pleased to report that my carotids are as clear as hosepipes.

[trof]

:-)

Had an ultrasound done yesterday, at doctor's suggestion.
When (if?) you get to be a geezer, be prepared for a lot of things the medical profession wants you to do to you "just to be sure".

The technician said it could take as long as an hour.
:wtf:???
I had figured whip the probe back and forth a few times and off to lunch.
Took about 30 minutes.
Lots of beeping, squeaking, and whooooshing going on.

When she finished I say "How's it look?"
"I'm sorry, sir. I can't answer any questions. Your doctor will be in touch with you."
Jeez, not even a "Looks OK"?
Double Jeez.
Maybe it AIN'T OK.

Then she says "OK, you can sit up now, but DON'T STAND UP."
I comply.
"Do you feel OK?
Yeah, fine. ???
"OK, now stand up slowly."
I can do that.
"Still feel OK?"
Yeah, fine. "Shouldn't I feel OK?"
"Sure."
"Am I OK to drive home?"
"Oh sure."

Funny, I felt great when I came in here and now I'm not so sure.
Do I actually feel a little dizzy?
Is there some blockage there?
Is my brain getting enough oxygen?
damn

The doc's nurse called a few minutes ago.
"Mr. trof? Just wanted to let you know the scan came out fine. Carotids are clear as a bell."
whew

Well, I ain't strokin' out today, anyway.
I think it's time for a drink.
I deserve one.
Keeps the carotids clear, ya know.
:toast:

[miss_american_pie]

1. Yay!

:toast:

[blondeatlast]

2. I'm not so geezserish and I've had my right carotid Roto-Rooterd.

A lifetime of diabetes'll do that to you, though.

Glad to hear this! Those precious carotids feed the brain oxygen and they don't respond to Drano... :bounce:

[trof]

3. Friend I walk with had that done a while back.

On our walk this morning, before I got the good news, I had him give me a blow-by-blow.
He's a retired physician so I got the real technical stuff.
Did they put you out, or just do a local?

[blondeatlast]

4. Local and twilight.

The really sad thing is--I've had stents put in my brain.

BUT! I am way healthy, happy, and able to see my 9 year old son grow thanks to it all.

Life is truly a grand, grand, thing!

[trof]

7. Yep, life is grand.

Arthur had local during because he had to keep talking to see if he started slurring.
Bits going to brain.
<shudder>
For the closing up they put him under.

So glad you're happy and healthy and be with your boy.
:-)

[Bunny]

5. Good job, trof!

:thumbsup:

Glad things are okay. Now -throw a steak on the grill, pour a scotch, and light up a cigar! :D

[trof]

8. Hey, junkie.

How's the Vicodin trip going?
Heal fast.

[Bunny]

13. Oh, I'm down from that high. And I don't think I'll be taking any more vikes.

The pain is really not that bad right now, and the pill made me pretty queasy anyway. So, my short-lived career as a junkie appears to be over. :(

[trof]

14. shux

I always look forward to the 'collateral benefits' of major dental/surgery events.
;-)

[Midlodemocrat]

6. You? A geezer? Fuggetabboudit.

:hug: Good news. Having been down the road with cardiac issues, although the cure is worse than the alternative, it's no picnic.

[trof]

10. I am OFFICIALLY a geezer, and damn proud of it.

You can get away with ALL KINDS OF SHIT when you're a geezer.
;-)

[Midlodemocrat]

11. I can't wait. Although, frankly, I'm probably closer than I would like to think.

[cwydro]

9. Christ.

That would have scared me too...those non-comments.

But congrats!

[medeak]

12. am jealous! n/t

[NC_Nurse]

15. Just FYI...

We're not ALLOWED to tell patients anything about their tests. Period.
That's why we have to say lame shit like above nurse said.
I often know the results of a test, or at least have an impression - but I'd get ripped a new one if I said too
much to the patient about it. Sigh. Gotta makes sure the doctor looks smarter than us ya know....
Some tests are highly technical and I couldn't tell you anything anyway - that's also a possibilty.

[trof]

16. Yeah, I figured.

I think she knew.
A wink and a nod would have been nice, but I understand about liability and pecking order and all that.
I wasn't exactly sweating bullets during the ensuing...what?...18 hours?
But I was entertaining the possibilities of 'what if?'
Thanks.

[NC_Nurse]

18. Lots of my people don't get results for a week or two.

Some of the tests have to be analyzed, others I know at the end of the day - but they have to wait for the docs to get around to looking at them.
They aren't usually tests that are as urgent as a doppler of your carotids though... :-)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. My dear trof!

Now, there's good news!

I'm very happy for you, sweetie!

Let's hear it for geezers! :toast:

I'm probably one too, at age 63...

My last checkup with my cardiologist, he listened to mine, and pronounced them clear......

He's very good, and I trust him....

I'll have a stress test in the spring......my second one.

Enjoy your drink!

:bounce: :bounce: