Shockwave Medical Inc (SWAV)

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Hi Kiwi
The surgery was done on 3/18 and my follow up is not until 4/24, so other than what was done, I'm not yet clear on my options. This is my 2nd angiogram/angioplasty since the 1st one gave little improvement to my below the knee problems, so this one was to take pictures down to my feet....it went well with no complications other than me being there from 10am to getting home at 8pm....2 or so hours for the procedure which required "prepping" Dexamethasone, Benadryl, so it was long and then 3 hours lying on my back without moving much! This time I did not have the bruising like the last time with the stents to my illiac area and pain....BUT....I got sick from being in the hospital for so long and I am recovering from some sort of bug (nasal congestion, chest cold, headache, etc...still trying to recover even now! When I see the doctor, I hope to hear about my options considering my diabetic neuropathy, cancer, & whatever....he said that any type of balloon in my lower legs would have risks if it had been done, so he suggested no intervention at this time....BTW, I turn 80 on April 9th...let's hope I'm still kicking for a while.......best, Steve