Hawg Jaw Update
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I thought I would give an update on my Health situation herein,
As in the past I have given some areas of my concern back then,
So this little poem will bring anyone one who even cares an update,
I’m sure you were all out there hanging, not being able to wait.
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Hawg Jaw Update
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I talked to my Cardiologist as scheduled in mid February on time,
To get the answers I needed to give me just a little peace of mind.
He told me they had evaluated the installation of the stint graft,
To internally reinforce my iliac artery aneurysm with their craft.
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He told me that the maker of that stint graft approved its use,
After a detailed review of my internal cat scan so very obtuse.
They measured my aneurysm at 3.2 centimeters in diameter,
Smaller than he first thought from ultra sound parameters.
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Doctor G told me he could schedule me to have the stint installed,
And described the risks in detail with the information he recalled.
He told me that the two biggest risks are infection may set in,
And they could poke a hole in my artery as they slipped in the stint.
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Doctor G then explained that since I am a very large old man,
My arteries are naturally larger than most people in this land.
So the 3.2 cm in me is not near as critical as in the average man.
He would not recommend immediate action until 4 cm was at hand.
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He told me I could schedule the surgery now or wait and watch,
As long as it is not getting any bigger my fears I can now stash.
So I can do the procedure now with the risks I must now endure,
Or watch it with scheduled cat scan tests every 6 months for sure.
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Doctor G left me to cogitate about my decision for a few days,
Which I have been actively discussing with family along the way.
I’ve thought hard to be very sure that I do the best thing for me.
As I want to hang around here as long as possible happy and free.
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I have made my decision now swayed by one historical fact.
That resulted in death of a man that just could’t be brought back.
When Dad had a stint put in, they poked a hole in his artery,
And he bled internally, resulting in loss of a man so dear to me.
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So Monday morning, I’ll give Doctor G a call just to let him know,
I have decided to watch and see if that aneurysm does grow,
So I’ll schedule my first check cat scan in four months or so.
Hoping very much that aneurysm growth in me won’t show.
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I feel much better about my health situation with all that’s been done,
As doing nothing at all may be a viable alternative for this old one.
So if you see fit and you have time in your busy lives out there,
Help me pray that thing doesn’t get any bigger and give me a scare.
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Eventually, I may be forced to have the stint put in to stay alive,
But until it’s absolutely necessary, I ‘ll just stay here and just jive,
Doing the things that old men are able to do to have some fun.
But I’ll tell you for sure it won’t include weight lifting or the long run.
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By Bill
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Thanks for reading Hawg Jaw Update,
Bill