The reason I had open heart surgery was to repair the large aneurysm that could only be reached by that method. The surgery wasn’t nearly as bad as one generally thinks about it. I sent films to Mayo, then Mayo called within days of receiving the films. I was there on a Thursday and the surgery wasn’t nearly scheduled for the following Tuesday. That was the good part…no time to think about it. That was in 2016 and I’m still walking, talking, and having fun.
The other aneurysm is much smaller on the other side..descending thorasic area.

Take care, try not to worry, and the best part is having Mayo as your right hand person.
Carol