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New diagnosis of ascending aortic aneurysm and I’m terrified

Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: 2 days ago | Replies (120)
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@mjm3

I understand. I feel like I’m alone in the woods. I get so nervous my bp goes really high and then I get more scared about that. It’s a viscous cycle. My brain can’t shake the fear. It’s irrational how much this is affecting me. I don’t know what to do.

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glendamn | @glendamn | Oct 2 7:29pm

I try and stay busy , exercise , eat healthier. And I’m thankful I know about it . It’s stressful but I cannot let it define me . I do understand . Talk to your doctor about how this is affecting you ! Maybe some counselling ?? Or support groups 🙂

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tripleaaa | @tripleaaa | Oct 3 8:15am

7.9 emergency AAA surgery 2/5/24. Scheduled to have 6.0 Ascending Aorta and leaky valve repaired in 2 weeks 10/16 at Emory. It’s been a hell of a year.

I still have a 4.0 left after all this. Was diagnosed with 3. To me, after the 6.0 is repaired, I’m repaired. I’ll monitor the 4.0 as recommended but I’m not going to worry about it rupturing knowing how big my others were. I also got on anxiety meds while recovering/waiting between surgeries. It has helped. We’re all miracles here. Enjoy your life best you can.

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