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Update on conflicting surgery recommendations

Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Aug 24 9:16am | Replies (43)

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It is a very stressful and difficult decision to make. I went through it 6 months ago and finally decided to have surgery. My surgery was in April and everything went well. One thing to consider is that size is not the only factor to consider on whether to have surgery. Other factors include whether you have certain genetic disorders, how fast the aneurysm is growing, other heart conditions, your overall health and your age. These should also be items of discussion with your surgeon. I wish you the best whatever you decide.

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You are correct there are other factors to consider. I did not mention that because they have not been an issue for me. What was the size of your TAA when you decided to have surgery and if you are willing to share, your age? How would you describe the recovery? Length of time and routine. Did your recovery entail physical therapy or just daily walking.