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New diagnosis of ascending aortic aneurysm and I’m terrified
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I sure have gone through the emotional mill also. I have all my paperwork in order. I am going to write my obituary and have planned my funeral. In the meantime I feel good and am living my life carefully but the way I want to. I have a loving family and friends, and am connected to a wonderful Episcopal church. It’s taken me about 4 months to get past obsessing about it and live my life in this way. Accept the fact and then move on. Surgery is not an option. I am 85.
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@aSurgery is an option. I am 92 and although Northwestern Memorial in Chicago has turned me down without an option, I contacted Cleveland Clinic and another cardiac surgeon here and both will operate when the time comes. C.C. has even told me the type of surgery - "partial open!" I am in good health although about 20# overweight, walk a mile in the pool 3 days a week and maintain low b/p. Keep the faith!