This is all very encouraging! I guess the thing I have to do is wait for the cardiology team to feel it’s time for the surgery. Did you ask for the surgery before they recommended it? Mine said my aneurysm is “very small“ and they won’t operate now because it’s considered low risk. It just doesn’t seem that small to me but what do I know? I am a retired our teacher not a cardiovascular surgeon. Anyway, I’d be curious to know When they decided to do a preplanned surgery for you. Thank you so much for all your inspiration and information.