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I have a 4.8 cm ascending aorta aneurysm
Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Feb 15 12:38pm | Replies (17)Comment receiving replies
I will say you need to pace yourself and mitigate risk. That is different for everyone. The important part is to minimize the risk of dissection but I also had to get affairs in order just in case too.
What that looked like for me as I was waiting for my surgery once it was big enough was monitoring my heart rate when biking to keep it below 120 and no fast spikes, no heavy weight lifting above 20 lbs, lots of walking, etc. Got my estate in order just incase something happened. Changed my diet. Talk to a therapist.
But if none of this rings true for you, it is understand what your risk is and how to mitigate it to your needs and feelings. I had a large morning of the lost of my athletic ability and now 4 months after my surgery I am trying to rebuilt that.
So what are you most worried about while waiting and seeing the AAA?
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@bignelie My biggest worry is dissection-my blood pressure is under control but not to the new levels I have read about. My cardiologist is ordering a full echo for my heart to get a better perspective. I think I read too much about this because now I'm doubting my cardiologist because he's not ordering a Gated Ct. I want to be my own advocate, but I don't want to alienate my physicican so I'm getting a second opinion. Glad to hear you're getting back in the saddle after the surgery. Thanks!