Spoke with Dr. Mahoney tonight after Dad's angio CT and he told us (now this is in laymans terms) that the blood flowing from the arteries on each side of his neck are sending blood to both sides of the brain. This is good news because if it happens that an artery or part of an artery needs to be sacraficed during surgery, all parts of his brain will still receive blood. Tomorrow is his procedure - the doctors are planning on sitting down around 9:30am to review everything and make their game plan on how they will secure the aneurysm from reciving blood and continuing to grow. Depending on how this goes, it may be 6-8 weeks before part two. He has settled down a little and is sleeping this evening. Long day for him and us tomorrow. Wish him luck!!! He certainly has had some luck up to now!! Thinking about everyone at home and wishing we were all together... xo
Nicole
Thanks for this update, Nicole. I'm glad to hear that things are progressing and that there's this good news to buoy you up. We're all thinking of John and hoping for a speedy recovery for him. Best regards to him, and hugs to you.
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