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Ascending Aneurysm - Surgery Experience and Recovery/Risk

Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: May 8 9:32pm | Replies (33)
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@harvlori

I have watched mine grow from 4.3 about 2yrs ago and was advised to get it checked every 6 months and each check up got a little bigger everybody body is different and family history is important my last check up was in Nov was 5.0 I wish they would of did surgery then but they decided it’s not time yet so living with a 5.0 and rising They have me seeing a surgeon this trip in late April hopefully I can get it taken care off

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twocents | @twocents | May 2 3:53am

I had my surgery eight weeks ago and am doing well. I am a 70 yo female, small in stature, weighing 102. My aneurysm measured 4.9. I was told they don’t just go on size when deciding to operate . It depends on how fast it’s growing and the size of the person. My surgeon said that with me the risk of the aneurysm rupturing or dissecting was higher than the the risk of surgery. I’m thankful to have this behind me. Good luck!

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