Update

katcarasella · 07-09-2008, 10:32 AM

First of all I'd like to Thank Janet for posting the Prayer thread for me and thank all of my 4 WT Family for their prayers. You can't imagine how happy this kind gesture has made me feel today.

I had another Ultra Sound yesterday and am scheduled for a CT Scan today at 4:00 CST.

I have what is called a Peripheral Aneurysm in my femoral artery.

Aneurysms that occur in arteries other than the aorta (and not in the brain) are called peripheral aneurysms. Common locations for peripheral aneurysms include the artery that runs down the back of the thigh behind the knee (popliteal artery), the main artery in the groin (femoral artery), and the main artery in the neck (carotid artery).
Peripheral aneurysms are not as likely to rupture as aortic aneurysms, but blood clots can form in peripheral aneurysms. If a blood clot breaks away from the aneurysm, it can block blood flow through the artery. If a peripheral aneurysm is large, it can press on a nearby nerve or vein and cause pain, numbness, or swelling.

It is in my groin area and I'm not getting sufficient blood flowing into my right leg. I'll know all the particulars of the surgery after the Doctor reviews all the tests results.

I guess that piggy artery I got 13 years ago is getting worn out.

Hugs to Everyone,
Kat

Tink · 07-09-2008, 12:56 PM

My prayers are with you Kat. I'm glad you're taking care of yourself.

2tiredmom · 07-09-2008, 01:12 PM

kat,

Thank you for the informative update. I've been thinking about you everyday and
praying. Please know that I care...........

Dobie · 07-09-2008, 03:39 PM

I'm continuing to send positive thoughts your way!!

teri88 · 07-09-2008, 03:49 PM

Kat you are still in my prayers. {{{{hugs}}}}

judy · 07-09-2008, 04:37 PM

Kat,

I'm sending you prayers.

Love, Judy

Janet · 07-09-2008, 05:02 PM

Hey Kat...you onry booger...LOL....thanks for the update. I'll be glad when they have you all fixed up so I can quit worrying....you too huh???

So what's the deal with the piggy artery????? Girl, you got some explaining to do.

Forgivenmom5 · 07-09-2008, 07:22 PM

We will be thinking of you Kat and hope the surgery is very successful and not too hard on you. We love you.

goofywife · 07-09-2008, 07:32 PM

Kat, I will keep you in my prayers! No marathon running, take it easy until the surgery. Do you have someone there to help you during the recovery process?

Marilyn · 07-10-2008, 03:48 AM

Kat, please keep us posted on your progress to recovery. We all care more about you than you know. You are such a sweet and lovely spirit. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

HALEY · 07-10-2008, 03:55 AM

Aww Kat, i didn't know, i took a couple days off work, so sorry to hear the bad news! Your in my prayers girl, hoping for a speedy recovery..
Love ya !!!!

DianaB · 07-10-2008, 08:09 AM

I'm sorry that you're going through all of this, Kat. I'm with Janet on wondering what you meant by the "piggy" artery. You're in my prayers.

Shada · 07-10-2008, 04:32 PM

Kat, thanks for the update.

More prayers and a [Hug] coming your way.

judy · 07-11-2008, 02:59 PM

The piggy artery is sometimes they do bypass (as in bypass a blockage) and use a pig artery. They are almost identical to human arteries.

You also have a little bacon inside you. Yummy!

Janet · 07-11-2008, 03:33 PM

I wish Kat would come back and update us on what is going on. I'll have to check out the other site to see if she's there.

07-09-2008, 10:32 AM	#1
katcarasella KAT'S KRAZY KORNER Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,031	Update First of all I'd like to Thank Janet for posting the Prayer thread for me and thank all of my 4 WT Family for their prayers. You can't imagine how happy this kind gesture has made me feel today. I had another Ultra Sound yesterday and am scheduled for a CT Scan today at 4:00 CST. I have what is called a Peripheral Aneurysm in my femoral artery. Aneurysms that occur in arteries other than the aorta (and not in the brain) are called peripheral aneurysms. Common locations for peripheral aneurysms include the artery that runs down the back of the thigh behind the knee (popliteal artery), the main artery in the groin (femoral artery), and the main artery in the neck (carotid artery). Peripheral aneurysms are not as likely to rupture as aortic aneurysms, but blood clots can form in peripheral aneurysms. If a blood clot breaks away from the aneurysm, it can block blood flow through the artery. If a peripheral aneurysm is large, it can press on a nearby nerve or vein and cause pain, numbness, or swelling. It is in my groin area and I'm not getting sufficient blood flowing into my right leg. I'll know all the particulars of the surgery after the Doctor reviews all the tests results. I guess that piggy artery I got 13 years ago is getting worn out. Hugs to Everyone, Kat __________________ A friend accepts us as we are yet helps us to be what we should. Kat

07-09-2008, 12:56 PM	#2
Tink Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rural Wisconsin Posts: 3,707	My prayers are with you Kat. I'm glad you're taking care of yourself. __________________ 'A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in.. And how many want out.' England 's Prime Minister Tony Blair'

07-09-2008, 01:12 PM	#3
2tiredmom Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,367	kat, Thank you for the informative update. I've been thinking about you everyday and praying. Please know that I care........... __________________ The real measure of a woman's wealth is what she has invested in eternity. Linda aka 2tiredmom

07-09-2008, 03:49 PM	#5
teri88 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 808	Kat you are still in my prayers. {{{{hugs}}}} __________________ TERI Of course I'm in shape. Isn't round a shape?

07-09-2008, 04:37 PM	#6
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	Kat, I'm sending you prayers. Love, Judy __________________ *Judy*

07-09-2008, 03:39 PM	#4
Dobie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,075	I'm continuing to send positive thoughts your way!!

07-09-2008, 05:02 PM	#7
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	Hey Kat...you onry booger...LOL....thanks for the update. I'll be glad when they have you all fixed up so I can quit worrying....you too huh??? So what's the deal with the piggy artery????? Girl, you got some explaining to do. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

07-09-2008, 07:22 PM	#8
Forgivenmom5 4WT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,409	We will be thinking of you Kat and hope the surgery is very successful and not too hard on you. We love you. __________________ ~Debbie~

07-09-2008, 07:32 PM	#9
goofywife Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 855	Kat, I will keep you in my prayers! No marathon running, take it easy until the surgery. Do you have someone there to help you during the recovery process? __________________ Michelle (Katys mom) OK Yorkie Rescue-Another Chance at Love

07-10-2008, 03:48 AM	#10
Marilyn Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 4,907	Kat, please keep us posted on your progress to recovery. We all care more about you than you know. You are such a sweet and lovely spirit. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. __________________ Marilyn If anyone would like a free Bible Study CD or book entitled "Searching for Truth", PM me with your mailing address and I'll send you one. "And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." John 8:32

07-10-2008, 03:55 AM	#11
HALEY Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,147	Aww Kat, i didn't know, i took a couple days off work, so sorry to hear the bad news! Your in my prayers girl, hoping for a speedy recovery.. Love ya !!!! __________________ PROUD MOMMY

07-10-2008, 08:09 AM	#12
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	I'm sorry that you're going through all of this, Kat. I'm with Janet on wondering what you meant by the "piggy" artery. You're in my prayers. __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

07-10-2008, 04:32 PM	#13
Shada Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,228	Kat, thanks for the update. More prayers and a [Hug] coming your way.

07-11-2008, 02:59 PM	#14
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	The piggy artery is sometimes they do bypass (as in bypass a blockage) and use a pig artery. They are almost identical to human arteries. You also have a little bacon inside you. Yummy! __________________ *Judy*

07-11-2008, 03:33 PM	#15
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	I wish Kat would come back and update us on what is going on. I'll have to check out the other site to see if she's there. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

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