Hi…I am older than you (66) and was diagnosed with a 4.0 aortic aneurysm about 4 years ago which was discovered through testing that was required for an autoimmune disease, otherwise I never would have known. Mine has remained stable (I see a cardiologist yearly). Like you, I also exercise, eat right, etc., so I was shocked.

The main thing I want to say to you is that since I was diagnosed I have traveled by airplane extensively as my husband and I are retired and love to travel. I was also very scared to do so due to the air pressure, etc. I actually was hospitalized before my first air trip since this discovery for something totally unrelated and took the opportunity to ask for a cardiologist consultation before I left the hospital as I also was petrified of going on a plane with this condition. The dr. assured me that it was ok to travel by air. He also said that close monitoring is the key and that there are many things to consider before doing surgery snd that surgery is usually not considered until if and when the aneurysm grows to 5.0, which hopefully it never does. It is unfortunate that you cannot see a cardiologist before your trip. Honestly, if it were me and I was that concerned, I would probably plead my case and ask if they could fit me in as I am a very anxious person! All of this of course is just my opinion and the opinion of my dr. Everyone’s case is different and there may be other factors to be considered before traveling with an aortic aneurysm.

Also, the only thing I was told not to do is to lift anything weighing over 20 pounds.

I wish you the best!