Alternative treatments to tiriple bypass surgery? - Alternative Medicine Message Board

gassone · 08-09-2005, 05:49 PM

My father is 71 and was told he needs triple bypass. His right main artery is 100% blocked, another is 99% blocked and the other is 90%.

The doctor says there is no alternative.

Does anyone have experiences with alternatives that work instead of surgery?

TIA
Eva

notpain · 08-09-2005, 05:59 PM

You could read about IV Chelation, but at this point from what you posted you may not have any options. Time is certainly not your friend.

HELLASRULES · 08-09-2005, 06:48 PM

I agree with notpain, with the blockages your father has, he isn't getting much circulation or oxygen supply, and bypass may well be necessary at this point.
I know you're worried for him and heart surgery is scary. My dad is 82 and had 2 (unsuccesful) stints last year, and finally bypass. He's doing well, walks every day.
Sometimes, we don't have options.

gassone · 08-10-2005, 03:15 AM

Thank you both for your replies. Yes, I am very scared, mainly because my uncle (dad's brother) had the same surgery in December 2004, the surgery was a success but three days later, he passed away at the hospital. If it wasn't for that, I am sure we'd be pretty optimistic about the whole thing.

If my dad goes through with this, which I am tending to believe he will, the surgery will take place at Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Florida. Have any of you heard any good or bad things about this location?

My uncles's surgery was in Mercy Hospital in Miami, one place I would recommend all stay away from...

Also, I know that heart surgery is scary, but did my uncle just have bad luck? I mean, most people live to tell their stories, right???

HELLASRULES · 08-10-2005, 03:58 PM

Hi Gassone,
Well I don't know the clinic in Weston, but my dad had his surgery in Leesburg FL. At the time, although I was really worried too, and couldn't afford to travel there (plus travel was limited at the time because of all the hurricanes that were hitting them) I just kept telling myself that Florida must have tons of experience with this since there a lot of retirees there. So they must do thousands of them a year, which means they have more experience on doing bypasses on older people than anywhere else.
If you know your fathers doctors name you can check his medical background with the Florida medical board. I did this with my father, I do it in my state with my doctors..just to see where they were educated, etc.
Just because your uncle had complications, and he didn't survive, does not mean that his brother will have the same outcome. I am sorry for your loss. I know this can add to the fears you and your father are having. Everyone is different. Even if they were twins, they would still be different. Your father is a relatively young man. All we can do at times like these is trust that all will go well and he will feel better soon.
My prayers are with you
Hellas