I was 68, in good health and never ill, never any surgeries. I still have my wisdom teeth, appendix, gall bladder, everything. My Aneurysm was discovered by accident and it was 4 cm. I was told to have it checked once a year. the next year I was waiting for my appointment and I ended up with an emergency aortic dissection. It measured 4.5. So you never know. I came through the surgery and I am active again. I swim, ride jet skis, do mild level hiking, walk, and bike. I have adjusted my lifting. My doctors say no lifting or pushing that causes me to grunt, hold my breath, moan or strain. No more lifting bales of hay or softener salt. It isn't gradual exercise that is a problem it is sudden burst of your blood pressure that you have to watch. The way it was explained to me was that you do not want the blood to slam against your arteries and vessels.

Best wishes to you,
CPJ