Surgery

I discovered on Friday morning that I had a very large lump on my right groin that was pulsating with blood. Luckily I already had an appointment to see my nurse practitioner at 11am. She immediately wanted me to go to the hospital for an ultrasound on that location. After the ultrasound, they admitted me into the ER for a short stay, which lasted overnight. They did a simple procedure to try and reduce the size or eliminate the femoral pseudoaneurysm, but that failed. So they sent me to MCR, where the experts are, and will be here for two or three days as they get me prepped for surgery. They started me on heparin IV drip and took me off the Eliquis. Surgery is scheduled tomorrow morning at 10:30am to repair the aneurysm.

15 Comments

Bonnie

January 4, 2026 at 8:00 pm Reply

We were going to give you one more day before we called out the hounds! Thanks for the update and sorry to hear about your medical troubles but glad to know you’re exactly where you need to be. We’ll be thinking about you and your medical team and hoping for a full and speedy recovery.

Earl

January 5, 2026 at 3:47 am Reply

Thanks for the update, Monte. 😟
- Monte Stevens
  
  January 8, 2026 at 3:29 pm
  
  Thanks, my friend.

Joan Heiman

January 4, 2026 at 8:08 pm Reply

Good grief, Monte!
If you’re reading this, my love and hopes are with you.

Monte Stevens

January 8, 2026 at 3:29 pm Reply

Yes, I’m still reading this and thank you for your thoughts and prayers.

bill sortino

January 4, 2026 at 9:02 pm Reply

🙏❤️

Monte Stevens

January 8, 2026 at 3:30 pm Reply

Thanks, my friend and thanks for coming to see me.

Ruth A Calkin

January 5, 2026 at 7:37 am Reply

You know if you every need anything and I mean anything Garold and I are here. We understand the “medical issues” as we age so we are here.

Monte Stevens

January 8, 2026 at 3:31 pm Reply

Thanks, Ruth. I am grateful for all those who reach out and offer to help.

geri oster

January 5, 2026 at 9:01 am Reply

You are in my prayers as you are prepped for surgery this morning, Monte. Blessed peace and an easy recovery. Good health for your good heart, my friend. Love to you. g.