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New diagnosis today. Trying to figure what to do..

Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Oct 7 2:48pm | Replies (57)
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BTW I turned 60 last week, so we are almost exactly the same age. Open Heart is still risky of course but much more routine and less risky than it used to be especially if it is performed by a very experienced cardiothoracic surgeon and you are in good health. And they now close your skin with glue so you can barely see the scar 😉.

Again we all understand the stress and anxiety, it is one of the most common posts in this forum, keep in mind at the size yours is the probability of dissection or rupture is extremely low, close to 0. Fill your life and time with things that bring you joy, keep your mind busy, stay active and find activities that relax you. For me exercising intensely, yoga, traveling with my family, hiking, getting together with my close friends, watching movies that absorb my attention, enjoying a glass of an excellent red wine, keep me relaxed. You will find yours!!!

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Liz26 | @graceliz | Sep 23 11:45pm

Thank you. You have me peace tonight.

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bpetruccelli | @bpetruccelli | Sep 27 10:16am

@houston13
Your post put me at ease today … so , thank you !!
May I ask who your surgeon was in Houston?
I was diagnosed with AAA at 4.4 cm and I would like to establish a relationship with a good surgeon for when ( or if ) the time comes for surgery.
I am 61yo. And very active.
I like to hike and bike and we have a holiday house in the German alps and we like to ski as well.
I got a little nervous when I first found out through a routine check.. but frankly, I do not lose any sleep over this. The one thing I did as a direct result of this diagnose is that I decided to retire a little earlier than I would have otherwise.
I would like to live my life every day to the fullest, and then the meantime, I try to be active. Have fun and allow myself to have a beautiful glass of wine with dinner.
Stress does not make the situation any better so you might as well not allow it into your thoughts!!

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