My dad was recently diagnosed with mesenteric ischemia. The doctor initially said the blockage wasn t bad enough for treatment & he would just watch it. Now, several months later, the blockage is worse but the doctor says the sugery is not an option, that my dad would not survive it & that it s worse than heart surgery. He offered no other treatment options. My dad is now having pain everytime he eats & has extreme bloating in his abdomen (not sure if this is from the ischemia or a lung issue that he has right now). I m an RN so I ve been doing my own research & I haven t read anything that says you just watch & wait. Can you offer your knowledge & experience on this condition? I m not sure of the exact location or type of blockage but I think we need a second opinion. Thanks for you help.