So well put , the fears and can’t get it off your mind never go away .. 3 1-/2yrs since my dissection and total arch replacement and not a day goes by when at some point don’t think about that day or maybe a back pain or neck pain that makes me think of that day it all dissected .. the worst pain in my life I’ve ever had .. hoping with the abdominal aortic surgery replacement coming up that my mind will be at ease finally knowing the whole aorta is basically replaced .. I feel good most days but seems like this last year I’ve looked stressed and tired more .. feels all like a nightmare at times but it’s definitely real .. so I understand fear and anxiety of it all .. everyone on this site is here for the same reason .. for support and ideas and someone to express thoughts to! I appreciate everyone on here !! So we are all in as they say !