Hi Ha,

All the way in Vietnam?  ;  I was interested in hearing that you already had an angiogram.  I too had my STA-MCA in late May, May 27 to be exact.  At first, a local neurosurgeon suggested that I have an angiogram 6 months post-op, but my original neurosurgeon recommended I wait closer to a year to let the "in-direct" part of the surgery have time to regrow new vessels. (gee..I hope I worded that correctly)  That way, we could check everything one time, and I wouldn't have to have 2 angios in a year if not necessary.  Of course, if I have symptoms, etc. that would change everything.

I know that no 2 surgeries are alike, so this may explain why you had your angio sooner.  I read on another post that Teresa may be on vacation, but gotchlorine (Jill) suggested this to someone else who wanted to ask Teresa a question.  Quote:
   Therefore, I would try and contact Joli in Teresa's absence.

I hope your questions are answered...I know how the feeling of "waiting" and "wondering" can be.  Take care and try not to worry, Ha. You're in good hands.   I'm praying for the best...

Take care,
Shan

Thanks Jenny and Shan. I e-mailed Joli yesterday and am still waiting to hear from her. I will try to make a call from Vietnam next week if there are no responses.

Shan:
Dr. Steinberg at first suggested me to have the follow-up test in November. Because my student visa expires in Sept. and it's better to have them done in the States than in anywhere else, I made the tests earlier. For those are in the U.S. please feel fortunate that you can get treatments much easier than others.  In fact, am I not only waiting to hear of the surgery's result, but also whether I will need to take another surgery on the other side.


Jenny: I hope Daphne's Spect studies will be good. Is an angiogram' result  the most important factor? My Spect studies pre and post-surgery all looked good.

Wish you all the best,

Ha