Traveling for the first time after diagnosis

Are yto ou willing to take the chance that the hot tub will be safe? I would be very hesitant to chance it. If you do, be sure to have someone closeby, just in case, if you get my drift.

I bid a fond farewell to hot tubs. My husband was not longer able to enjoy ours due to his heart and once I was diagnosed with TAA it was not advised to use. We waved good bye to it. I would just check in with a message to your doctor and ask her/him.

You make a good point and, no, I am not willing to risk it. I think it’s just the realization that there’s some things I can’t do anymore. I know it’s delusional to think as we age we can do all the things we did when we were younger regardless of a heart condition. I guess it’s just the idea of knowing that I “can’t “drives home the point that there really is a serious problem here. I think I’m grappling with denial and anger all at the same time regarding this diagnosis. Hopefully I will get to the acceptance part very soon. Thank you so much for your insight.

I so understand the feeling of just because I am "older" does not mean I need to be benched. It took me a bit to come to grip with what I could no longer do but some I can do within a certain parameter. It has been two years and there are still times I feel "yikes" about why can't I do that, when there are others my age (73) who can. Then I start thinking of the positive things I can still do. Count the good days and times and toss the others.

Just wondering what everyone has been told regarding air travel. I have a 4.1 ascending aortic aneurysm. My cardiologist said “don’t lift more than 40 pounds. Otherwise everything OK no limitations, flying is fine.” A second opinion cardiologist had a few more restrictions regarding weight although he had said no more than 50 pounds and avoid roller coasters but I did not ask about flying. Sitting here googling I find people saying don’t fly and others that say there’s really no difference between flying and not flying because the cabins are pressurized. I know I should just listen to my cardiologist, but I’m just wondering if other people with their experience or their doctor’s advice have any advice? I’m supposed to fly from Virginia to Arizona on Friday so I’m getting myself worried.

There have been many posts in this forum about the subject, you may want to search through. In general I believe at the size your aneurysm is, the risk of dissection or rupture is very small so travel should be ok as the Dr has cleared you, you don’t want to travel when an aneurysm grows close a critical zone. The thing to keep in mind is that the weight lift restrictions (actually tied to BP spikes) applies to suitcases, be mindful of that

I have flown from the west coast to the east coast round trip to then board a 7-day cruise. I had a great time and no issues. I have flown from northern California to southern California three times and then once again enjoyed cruising. I was measured at 4.3 two years ago and followed the weight of what to lift. I just had my new CT scan last week and still after two years my measurement is 4.3. Yep, you guessed it I have a cruise booked with flight for next year (2025) and one in 2026. I hope you have a good trip as we all have our own concerns and other health issues to add to our TAA. At 73, I continue to follow my doctor's advice on walking on the treadmill (2.2) just 20 minutes a few days a week, no heavy lifting, and enjoying life.

I have a 4.6 AA and my Cardiologist told me I could fly to Europe if I wanted to.