Hi @dream1649, I moved your question about carotid stenosis, surgery and calcium supplements to this existing discussion:
- Questions about carotid artery disease (Carotid Stenosis) https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/carotid-artery-disease-diagnosis/

I did this so you can read previous posts and connect easily with members like @marciabl @goincd1 @degarden_girl @lioness and @predictable who have talked about carotid artery disease.

Carotid stenosis, also known as carotid artery disease, is a narrowing of a carotid artery. To prevent or slow the progression of carotid artery disease, Mayo Clinic experts suggest:

- Don't smoke. Within a few years of quitting, a former smoker's risk of stroke is similar to a nonsmoker's.
- Maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight contributes to other risk factors, such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and sleep apnea.
- Limit cholesterol and fat. Cutting back on saturated fat, in particular, may reduce the buildup of plaques in your arteries.
- Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. They contain nutrients such as potassium, folate and antioxidants, which may protect against a TIA or stroke.
- Limit salt. Excess salt (sodium) may increase blood pressure in people who are sensitive to sodium. Experts recommend that healthy adults eat less than 1,500 milligrams of sodium a day.
- Exercise regularly. Exercise can lower your blood pressure, increase your level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol — the "good" cholesterol — and improve the overall health of your blood vessels and heart. It also helps you lose weight, control diabetes and reduce stress.
- Limit alcohol.
- Control chronic conditions. Managing conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure helps protect your arteries.

What lifestyle changes might you feel encourage to do?