Anyone have the y stent and coil done on basilar tip artery? Not sure why I’m so nervous about it, was nervous before it was rescheduled and I still am very nervous about it! They are going through my femoral artery not near as invasive as the open craniotomy. Why am I so nervous?
Momof6...darlings... You have endured a great deal so far...and, your initial diagnosis of 5 aneurysms in it self can be overwhelming...Sooo one step at a time...
Sooo based on one step at a time...your first is care diagnostic / results of your cranio healing...and, when you see the doc...and/or go in thru ER... just make sure your doc knows...
Prayers for each step...
patio...
I think the unknown is always scary. I had a stent + coiling on one of my annies and really, it was pretty uneventful (can't remember the exact artery at the moment though). They will knock you out and next thing you are in the recovery room. After an overnight stay in hospital I went home the next day. really the only side effect I remember is the bruising in my groin for a couple of weeks (the blood thinners make it a bit worse for bruising). Much easier than an angiogram IMO, since you don't have to be awake and they didn't even insert the catheter in the artery until I was out. try not to worry, lots of these procedures have been done now so I imagine it's pretty safe but I think it's normal to be nervous.
A f/u now on a Y stent...What did your doc explain about it...and where (which artery(ies)/segments it will be placed in...
Because of the volume of stents implanted in my cerebral arteries...I have a high interest...
When I went online to search: Y stent... it came up as "NOVATECH DUMON(tm) ...Tracheal and Bronchial Stents / Pulmonary... and BSCI also has Dynamic(tm) (Y) Stent....also tracheobronchial...
Were you given a diff brand name or?...Or have either of the two I found online, been reviewed and approved for use in other areas by an IRB (Institutional Review Board)?
I have a keen interest in the stents...for various reasons...if there can/may be changes in procedures this past decade...
Please share whatever your doctor has covered w/you...and, if they provided a copy of the IRB review/approval...and/or have created a patient brochure for using stents in different areas that which the FDA approved...
patio, I wonder if the OPs doc was referring to y-stenting?
There's some good info about it here: Y stenting
Sharong...thank you very much for this...it did not pop-up under my Y Stent search ...
I have to read/comprehend it...as it references two stents...not just one Y stent...likely my comprehension..
I think it's natural to be nervous. I don't have anything to offer on this type of surgery since I had the craniotomy with clipping but I just wanted to wish you well and send you hugs.
That's my take on it too patio, and is used when the annie is located where there are branching arteries so a stent is used in each branch to form a Y, rather than the usual single stent normally used in other cases.
patioplans said:
Sharong...thank you very much for this...it did not pop-up under my Y Stent search ...
I have to read/comprehend it...as it references two stents...not just one Y stent...likely my comprehension..
Momof6, can’t provide anything far as basilar artery. But I believe being nervous is normal. With the date coming up, it’s more real. There are always risks involved. But take it from someone who ruptured - it’s much easier to not rupture. Most members, including myself get a little anxious when they know the doctor is going in your brain to fix it. Most of them including myself, can’t believe how easy it was. On my second aneurysm, I did a one night stand in the Neuro ICU and home the next day. I didn’t dance out, but I think I would have ran if I had been able. One of the things I have learned that makes the procedure and recovery smoother is being well hydrated before hand. I always tease Dr. Q-W that I opened my arteries and veins for her so she has it easier. I also say a prayer, not for me, but for her. I ask for her to be watched over, given a steady hand and clear mind. I also ask her if she’s eaten lol. Don’t know why I’m more concerned that a doctor would get hungry and start focusing on their tummy and not on me. Ah well, call me selfish:)
I think it’s natural to be nervous of any surgery. I had a rupture and coiling on it and another one that was not ruptured. Have had subsequent coiling so on both. The last time was 2yrs ago. At that time there was no change to either of them. Much rather it had been caught prior to the rupture. Good healing thoughts headed your way. Please let us know how you are doing. ~Myra
On Sept 2nd 2015 I had a hemorrhaging brain aneurysm. They went in through my femoral artery. I had both a stent and coil put in. It went great. It is normal to be nervous. Try to relax and be positive. And say a little prayer for yourself and the medical staff.
I’m scheduled to have coiling and possible stent in 6 days! Yikes!! Just came home from the pre-op appt at St Mikes here in Toronto and I’m just so impressed with that hospital and the staff who work there. I feel as though I couldn’t be in better hands. Diffusing a bomb before it goes off is way better right? I had one rupture last year, which is when they found this one and a rupture ain’t pretty. Glad you found it and are doing it! Wish me luck too! holds your hand
Hugs,
Lisa
My wife had coiling first and six months later coiling and a stent, even though it was not at the same location as yours. The second one was easy for her. You do have an advantage in your present condition. Her first one she was comatose, and it was a matter of survival.
Before the procedure, our doctor always goes through the possible effects. He would tell us that there is a very small chance that anything negative will happen. And he was good, and so was the result!
The procedure is more common than it was in the past. We wish you well. It will be done before you know what has happened. Prayers for you. Relax, if you can.
Great words of advice and thank you! Helped me too :).
Moltroub said:
Momof6, can’t provide anything far as basilar artery. But I believe being nervous is normal. With the date coming up, it’s more real. There are always risks involved. But take it from someone who ruptured - it’s much easier to not rupture. Most members, including myself get a little anxious when they know the doctor is going in your brain to fix it. Most of them including myself, can’t believe how easy it was. On my second aneurysm, I did a one night stand in the Neuro ICU and home the next day. I didn’t dance out, but I think I would have ran if I had been able. One of the things I have learned that makes the procedure and recovery smoother is being well hydrated before hand. I always tease Dr. Q-W that I opened my arteries and veins for her so she has it easier. I also say a prayer, not for me, but for her. I ask for her to be watched over, given a steady hand and clear mind. I also ask her if she’s eaten lol. Don’t know why I’m more concerned that a doctor would get hungry and start focusing on their tummy and not on me. Ah well, call me selfish:)
Hello. I understand the fear. I ruptured in Jan. 2013. woke up to find out a had a neuroform stent and coils done endovascularly.. stayed in ICU for 10 days- ready to go home. no deficits. didnt really understand my situation at that time. then about a week AFTER my 2 week follow up appointment with my neurosurgeon ( I couldnt wait, I wanted to know more- really didnt know much even after release) I ruptured AGAIN. At my 2 week f/u my surgeon said he was pleased w/ the outcome- to live life be happy... I had a Large ( approx 2 cm. (not mm) ) vertebrobasilar wide neck aneurysm
It re bled early feb. 2013. went to ER- spent another 10 days in ICU. I got more coils- still no deficits!!
they filled as much of anni as they could with more coils- and would see me in 6 months for a f/u. at that 6 month f/u I was told I was still at risk of regrowth/ rupture. and was reccomended the pipeline stent... I was referred to another hospital UCLA, Dr. Gary Duckwiler. I went ahead and got second/ third opinion (out of pocket for the third since that wasnt covered by my HMO insurance) and finally decided to stick with Dr. Duckwiler. He also reccomended the pipeline stent. I WAS scared. I felt this was going to be what kills me. or really changes me for the worst if I survive. UCLA tried the pipeline. didnt work. My artery started spasming during the attempt to deploy it through the stent I already had!! they stopped. I was then referred to Dr. Martin, head of UCLA's neurosurgery department for a bypass surgery.... ack!! well, that didnt do well either actually. They had trouble with getting my lumbar drain in and that was after my head was shaved/donor artery prepped for bypass) still took all day, but stopped. They didnt want to go fwd. I also ended up getting a nast staph infection from that incision they made in my back for the lumbar drain was sent home with in home nurse care and a wound vac for about 3 months? after that was finally healed they were ready to try the pipeline stent again...when they first tried the pipeline stent and didnt work- I thought it was a sign it wasnt meant to be- especially how much I feared it, so having to try it again was even scarier. BUT it worked!!! no issues at all this time around. I just had my 6 month f/u MRI from that procedure and all looks good. No more blood getting into the aneurysm and blood flow through the stents look good- OH! I almost forgot- they ended up closing off one of my vertebral arteries with coils ( I think left) Still NO deficits. feeling SOOO much better, FInally!! I think the worst is the fear you put yourself through. The fear of the unknown. We want to be aware and prepared which is good but dont let fear take over. Easier said then done!!! I have two young ones at home and I DID NOT want to leave them!! Sorry this is so quick and abrupt and Im not so eloquent but If you need to talk
please message me! You're not alone!!
Hi....
OMG I know exactly what you are feeling....I was schedule to have a stent put in in 2 weeks but my Dr called today and because he wants to use a better stent he has to order it and I have been rescheduled for 6 weeks....they are going into my femoral artery too and I am scared out of my mind....all the people around me don't understand my fear so they are frustrated with me and getting angry and I am a basket case....we should be nervous...they are going into our brains....that is scary.....no matter what that is a scary thought....and its ok to be scared...know I am here for you....beside you and know how your feeling...you can talk to me anytime...I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers...when is your scheduled for? Your not alone....know that....
Normal to be nervous, of course, as everyone says. Probably you are extra nervous because you have already been shocked and shaken by all that has happened to you, and are feeling more emotionally fragile, and less able to cope with worry, than you would usually be. I can relate. But I (and many, many others) have had this procedure and it was, and is, fine. Chin up! Just think ahead to how relaxed you will be once it's done.
It is normal to be nervous. I was very nervous too before mine then felt silly because of how well it went. My aneurysm was not a basilar tip it was at the bifurcation of the inner carotid artery. I showed up at the hospital at 7:00 am, procedure was at 10:00 AM, through the groin. They used the plug so I only had to lay still for about 2 hours after the 2 hour procedure. I was released the next afternoon at 1:00 but the paperwork wasn't done until almost 7:00 pm so that is when I left the hospital. Had to take it easy and do almost nothing for about a week then went back to finishing building a fence. I can't even imagine having a craniotomy. If you can make it through that you can definitely make it through the coil and stent. Oh...I had two platinum coils and did not expect the stent but doctor needed to add it because one of the coils was protruding out a tiny bit. Where is your producer being done? Mine was at Kaiser Sacramento by Dr. Ji, May 23, 2015.
I had a stent and coil done in March 2015. It was my second surgery after a rupture in November 2014. I have to say I was very nervous as well. Put your faith in positive thoughts and trust your doctor. Best of luck. I will keep you in my prayers
hi ! yes i have one coil done on basilar from 40 days ago (november, 25 th) through the femoral,and i feel very well.
In my case i found usefull practice yoga before and after surgery, it help to relax and control your mind.
Breath deep and relax. Everything will be all right. Regards from Argentina.