Thanks for the reply. I was just diagnosed with the same issue: severe atherosclerosis in the abdominal aorta. I don’t know the extent of the narrowed aorta and will have an ultrasound next week. I’m trying to read what I can and most responses says it’s a serious condition, but I saw a cardiologist this week and he said it’s not that rare a condition for older people. Did you have your appointment with your vascular surgeon yet? I would be interested in what you find out. Thank you and please take care. You’ve been through a lot.