Bypass surgery

Posted by pthaley @pthaley, Jun 19, 2023

I have a total of 8 stents in my coronary arteries and have been told that I need bypass but it would be nearly impossible to find a surgeon to do it. I do have other health issues, diabetes, high blood pressure, history of PE, multiple spine surgeries. I am overweight but am working on that. My LAD is 90% blocked and have been told that they cannot put anymore stents or balloon it . I'm taking a lot of medications and feel like I'm just sitting around waiting to die. I am 67 years old and have a strong family history. I have also been told that there is not enough artery to attach a bypass to. Any suggestions?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Heart & Blood Health Support Group.

Mayo in Minnesota sounds like an ideal option.

In the mean time also check out Dr. Dean Ornish and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn for lifestyle advice.

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