my advise, do your research, make sure you have a damn good dr. and check him out and make sure your in a top rate facility. I am afraid they are missing something. Chelation therapy, used to break up plaque and improve circulation. I have had a heart by pass and leg is taking ages to heal. a femoropopliteal bypass, for example, the graft extends from the femoral She died Feb 3, 2017 from the results of a "surgery gone bad." Bypass surgery is used to divert blood around blocked arteries in the heart. I had the bypass on my leg three months ago they put a graft in a little above my knee to just below my knee on the inside.The outer part of my leg is numb but I can walk ok and does not hurt much. is this normal and how long should it take before my foot and calf start to showing some relief. abdominal aorta and both femoral arteries in the groin. My doctor bought me 12 years..in Nov of 2010 I went back into the hospital to have a fem to fem by pass, it did not work. peripheral arterial disease (PAD), a form of peripheral vascular disease A very, very sad situation. A more modern technique is known as endoscopic harvest where a small endoscope is inserted in to the leg and a keyhole technique is used to take out the vein to be used as a bypass. My doctor is recommending this surgery based upon ar arterty collapse from an accident, i can walk an do moderate exercise i would like to be able to run again and do very heavy exercise i am 38 years old. The clamps are then removed and the flow The wound has healed. A artery from his left chest was re-routed to the widow maker artery to correct a 80% blockage. they have now tied the femoral artery off. Feet may become purple or red, a condition called my mothers right leg has blockage and her toe has turned black we are waiting to see if another doctor can do a by pass if not they want to amputate the leg. I wake up from surgery and I say yay. My husband had fempop op on 1st June 2010, still has pain, swelling of lower leg and ankle, numness and leg very sensitive. patient's underlying disease condition. My problem was, that after the cath was placed for the surgery, or withdrawn, I dont know which I developed white cell blood clotting in my right leg. Femorotibial bypass surgery, which reroutes blood between the femoral Hi. So I demand to know what's wrong. Something the 5 hearts attacks didn't. So she seemed ok with the report of the blue area. (tests that incorporate an exercise component). longer period of time than synthetic grafts. I had the PVB operation after suffering walking numbness in the buttocks and rest pain in the middle of the night,my left leg went completely numb until i got out of bed and tried to get some circulation back. I fear my career as a nurse may be over if my condition doesn't improve. Once the bypass is complete, your surgeon will stitch you up for recovery. I recovered to a point, but now seem to have stalled. Can blunt trama cause a bypass failure? My Mom had a few stents put in to her left leg and a year later had a peripheral bypass surgery done. bypass surgery may be performed to restore circulation, reduce foot and along the artery that is being bypassed. B��[ȹY����ĽZ���n^D)A�� �%���4� �&a. His AAA 6 months ago was a 4.7 and since has not had any significant growth. had a bypass due to blocked arteries - doctor tried to do stent in July in left groin but it was too hard and could not penetrate - On 9/23/16 I went in thought he was going to try to go through right groin but instead he did a bypass - claims I had many blocked arteries and he had to go through my chest to catch a vessel to bring down and split into both legs. may become blue (cyanotic) from lack of oxygen, or paralysis may occur. Does Medicare cover cost of surgery? She puts me off with statements that her shoes caused her toes to become "bruised". He was told by his family doctor that he is not a candidate for any type of surgery due to the fact he is on coumidin and he would probably would have a massive stroke; however, I am wondering if this femo-pop surgery would be something that he could indur with major complications. But it may take longer depending on how many blood vessels are being attached. We changed doctors and my father, now aged 78, has had a fem pop done on both legs with the new doctor and has gotten great relief. Do you think he will need amputation? I need vascular surgery as the stent that was placed in my artery in the right leg 14 months ago is failing. and he did in less than 3 days my husband came back to me and started crying that i should for forgive him, i,m so happy for what this spell caster did for me and my husband.. Dr Abulu of abuluspiritualtemple@yahoo.com. Gradual blockage creates muscle aches and pain, cramping, and There was swelling just above the knee and a sore on the incision where the graft went in. My husband had a Fem-Pop on right leg one week ago. Careful surgical technique and postoperative care are required to minimize these problems. . My husband had aorta biofem bypass (graft) 10/13/15. I had a by pass surgery about Seven years a go on my iliac arty to my right leg and now it feel so painful almost like my leg is cramping up again. Read the reviews and what others say before allowing them to perform surgery on you. He has no feeling from below his knee to the foot. I WILL LET YOU ALL KNOW THE OUTCOME. ... Leg swelling. How soon does the actual bypass usually happen after that? What will my hubby be to do / not do post bi fem bypass op. limbs, organs, and tissues throughout the body. It was on the inside of the right leg. had a lung bx last summer and developed a clot in other leg and had bypass. However as these blockages become more extensive, patients may experience pain and disability that limits their walking, and in the most advanced cases individuals may be at risk for loss of the limb unless circulation is improved. people age. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) results from the build-up of plaque (atherosclerosis) in the arteries of the legs. just wanna ask a simple question that when we tie the tributaries of the saphenous vein to connect it to the obstructed arteries..gonna the doctor leave the tributaries of that vein tied??? I finally found a doctor at USF, Tampa General Hospital, and had it done in October of this year,(2 months ago).They cut the inside of the leg they took the vein from from my ankle to my groin. Why aren't the links and responses visible?? It may take 6 to 12 weeks to fully recover. widespread atherosclerosis that can occlude the arteries and reduce or cut Do you have any other options I can try. my husband had heart by pass surgery in 2007 and now he has a bunch of blood vessels that had grown in the chest and is going to the the heart and lungs and the ones that is going to the lungs is taking blood away from the heart supply what can be done to correct that his doctor has never seen this before. The district nurses and consultant all assured him that it was nothing to worry about and that the wound was not infected. i have a sister who has drank and smoked her way through life. also by lifestyle factors, such as dietary habits and levels of Joseph I have best of the disease in my legs and I have been told that if they flush my legs or stand to legs they will weaken the blood vessels in my leg and that I can possibly lose my likes at this point after nine months of dealing with two different vascular surgeons that have two different views on what to do or not to do I am only able to walk a block before I have to rest I also have trouble going downstairs my legs just seem to give out when my calves are most tight Stepanov sidewalk and walking downstairs I can not see why have to wait for me to get leg sores foot sores before anything it is done what I need to know is how much truth is there to these procedures or how much is scare tactics they keep the patience Joseph. His leg is still sore in the upper part.It has been 1 month from surgery.He is 60 yrs old. Is the issue in his leg something that can be repaird again with artifical grafting or vein grafts? One treatment for critical limb ischemia is open surgery, in which a section of vein from the patient (or synthetic material) is used to bypass the blockage. Co-morbidities include severe lumbar DJD, previous CABG and mild COPD. Following bypass surgery, Doctors told her she was close to having an amputation and she needed major surgery to try to save the leg. G�r"���5�Іw���]�E��5SI 3u5����5�с���@U� I've taken very short walks and have felt ok but not great. Have check up with surgeon in 8 days. Worried sick sister. What are some good questions to ask a second doctor? I am worried as I am in Europe on holidays and not sure what to look for if anything is wrong, what to do if there is something that I need to be concerned about. my dad had this surgery done about 2 weeks ago,he is on antibotics and has his leg very swolen. no way . My husband had a single by pass surgery March 8, 2011. Did the surgical team cause this? The circulatory system delivers blood, oxygen, and vital nutrients to the When can I start exercising??? CO 80227. cramping during walking, which is relieved on rest (intermittent The total hospital stay for femoropopliteal bypass or femorotibial bypass high levels of blood cholesterol and triglycerides. You can expect your leg to be very bruised at first. thanks again. Vascular surgeons prefer the How long will it take to recover completely? I am very worried there is more going on. to the progressive atherosclerosis that led to arterial occlusion, Do you think it will come down to a amputation? My toes would turn purple and white and then feel like they were on fire. He has been following the surgeons orders and keeping the leg elevated on pillows to keep it within the level of his heart. My husband had stents put in both thighs and 1 in lower abdomen. Two days in ICU and one in regular room. occlusion, and are candidates for peripheral vascular bypass surgery. What are the chances of this problem recurring after surgery? �Ķ7�jͻ��@��G�Y����f�& After bypass surgery, the patient is moved to a recovery area where blood the thigh. Atherosclerosis causes each of these diseases. Finally a doctor drained the leg which gave some relief for a while, but the leg has swelled up again and is very painful. Should we get a second opinion? a procedure where the surgon drilled out the plaque as I had a blockage that was missed when a stint was put in three years earlier. I had by pass surgery I August and I have twinges in my knee but am walking fine. As far I see this Bypass surgery by inserting the stent grath is not helping me at all with my PAD. evaluate the vascular system. am scheduled for bypass surgery on April 30, 2019. plaque in the inner lining (endothelium) of the artery walls results in Why can't I see any responses to questions asked? Question is I had this done in Jan. 2013. Instead after being checked out by my cardiologist, ok, I went under the knife once again for a Fem Pop procedure. MY RIGHT LEG HURTS SO MUCH MY LFOOT IS SO RED. My 46 staples from my breast bone extending to my pubic bone are due to come out in 10 days. (303) 949-8337 or (866)PADINFO (723-4636). i am appalled. i am posting for some insight. How concerned should I be??? How will they help leg wound to recover? ��ѹ(���=�+����a��q��W �]�!1��2��'��>@l�����c"u���ʒ��$~I�el WR3�8�3$�2 �oj KQ� _�?�I$\�$� �{�$���6Ŷ�/:y49#�z�@u��%��Ef��@Y�9�_:\\�m�?��BB� I now know that this procedure did not work, as I over heard one of the nurses in the ICU unit state that procedure failed, not to me was this said, I just over heard it. Has anyone experienced this? admitted to the hospital. I have been dealing with the pain and barely being able to walk for almost a year now and I'm fighting them taking my leg which they say is the only alternative. n/r��N�=з�y���f��o8����Y�m([��&n�H�.�Z handled by the smaller saphenous vein. for Reversing Arteriosclerosis, Improving Blocked Circulation, and I noticed that I was losing feeling in my foot after the procedure and informed the surgical team that I could not feel my right foot. After that, … I developed spine issues a year later and most recently have right groin pain, even to touch/press and my physical therapist thinks my groin pain and added back pain could be caused by a problem with my fem pop surgery. Is there any risks that we might be looking at? Did any else have this? Could I be doing to much walking, climbing stairs and hilly roads, I am swimming also as I think sea water is good. I have letters where they sent me apologizing to me for my experience in the Operating room due the bug. Peripheral vascular surgery is the surgical treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD). I will be having a fempop bypass soon. My 63 year old father had Fem-Pop bypass surgery 3 months ago. This operation is to bypass the blocked arteries in the leg so that the blood supply is improved. The toes are slightly black on the tips, the doctors are saying they can't see a big change with the leg. You will need to take it easy for 2 to 6 weeks at home. Please help ! 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