Sharon, I am glad they got this one taken care of.  The antiplatelet therapy 
that they have your dad on will be good prevention until he can have the 
other one taken care of.  praying for your family and you.

Sandy
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sharon Hooley" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007 5:36 PM
Subject: Update on my Dad


> Hi!
>
> First of all, I want to thank you all for your prayers and support.  Dad 
> came through the surgery well, but here's the shocker:  the carotid artery 
> they cleaned out, (the right one, I believe), was 95% clogged!  It's a 
> miracle that he did not have a massive stroke!  They want to do the other 
> one in 4 weeks, if I remember right.  I sure hope he doesn't have one in 
> the meantime that could affect his speech and other side.  They're giving 
> him medication, so I hope that buys him time, Lord willing.
>
> Thanks!
>
> I have something to share with you.  Please visit:
>
> http://www.mypowermall.net/cgi-bin/pd/pd.cgi?showmpmcard=11980317920.43402099609375.card
>
> Sharon
>