@desirea

I'm sorry to hear you must have surgery on your right carotid artery tomorrow. You shared that you are terrified, and I would be as well. They do need to take care of that loose plaque though, so that's good. Will they operate on the left artery as well after you've recovered from the current surgery? I'm asking because I know I have some blocking of my left carotid artery that may require work in the future. I will look forward to hearing about your recovery from the surgery.

I had 2 wood finches in the past, but they both died because I bought the wrong bird seed for them. Such sweet birds. I felt like a murderer after I found out why they died. I just felt awful for a long time. I won't have birds as pets now since I did that. I just didn't know and the bird man didn't tell me what to feed them. I'm glad you have a parakeet. I always loved those when I was little. I have 3 kitties--actually they are my step-daughter's--and I dearly love them. I have had kitties for about 40 years off and on. They are great companions for me. They are a little posse' and follow me around all the time like puppies. LOL

I'll be thinking of you tomorrow and hoping for the very best outcome.