A CT scan in May 2024 showed my AAA at 4.6cm. Another scan a few weeks ago, has shown it still at 4.6cm. My surgeon doesn't want to see me for another 2 years. He said he wouldn't do anything until it reached 5.5cm anyway. I am 80 years old, & I was told that I was more likely to die with it, than from it. In a way I guess that's encouraging, as i'm still reasonably active. I walk up to 3kms, 2 or 3 times per week. I go to the gym for an hour, 3 times per week. I'm also an active fly fisher and wildlife photographer. So I am regularly out and about doing something.
What has disturbed me, is that when I asked the surgeon what my limitations should be, re strenuous exercise, weight lifting etc. He said there are no restrictions. I can lift weights & do cardio sessions without any limitations. It won't affect the aneurysm in any way.
This advice seems to be contradictory to anything i've read here. So, i've decided to throw caution to the wind, & keep up with the cardio, but restrict any weight lifting or pulling to a minimum, as I have been doing.
I do need to lose some weight, & the 16/8 diet i'm on, is helping with that. Since beginning, 2 months ago, i've lost 5 kgs. I want to lose another 5kgs, but the weight loss seems to have plateaued, but i'll keep at it.
I live in regional area of Victoria in Australia. The surgeon has to travel over 300kms once a month to see patients here. So it's not like I can make an appointment with another surgeon for a 2nd opinion.