It was not without a good deal of trepidation that Marie and I set out this morning for our trip back to MUSC for a CT scan and then a meeting with Dr Ellegala. After completing the CT scan and then reporting to the doctor's office for the usual rundown of medical questions, blood pressure, and temperature by the nurse, the good doctor finally appeared with a huge smile on his face. He reported that everything looked well with the clipped aneurysm and he felt that the second aneurysm was not serious enough to require immediate surgery, but could be dealt with using a less invasive procedure called coiling. Coiling requires only an over-night stay. This was really really good news.
As regards my overall health and fitness, the doctor positively beamed when I told him that I was walking every day and feeling great. He released me from all restrictions on physical activities and sent me home to continue recovering for the next three months. At that time, he will have his associate, Dr Turk, do the coil procedure and hopefully, I will be home the next day.
There is lots of life left to live and lots of golf left to play after the good news today. I will be teeing it up tomorrow for at least nine holes and hopefully playing in the senior blitz Wednesday.
See you on the course!
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Keep up the Good Work Dave (and Marie!)
Merry Christmas and Happy, Healthy New Year. Hope to see U 2 soon.
LUV. Butch & Karen
***what did you shoot for 9?
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