@jdssunflower Thank you so much for sharing your story with me. Hearing that you went through such a major surgery 19 years ago and are still here sharing your experience is truly encouraging and gives me hope.

My husband has a 4.6 cm ascending aortic aneurysm, and I’ve been so worried about what the future may hold for him. Hearing that you had an ascending aneurysm that was ready to rupture, along with the graft, valve replacement, and bypass all in one surgery, and that you made it through and have been doing well for 19 years, is very hopeful for us to hear. Even at my age of 79 yrs and my husbands age of 78 yrs, it really gives me, and others reading your story, hope that even though this is frightening, your experience shows that people can have many meaningful years after this kind of surgery.

I’m so sorry that you’re now facing another aneurysm. I can only imagine how difficult it must be to wait for your referral, especially after everything you’ve already been through. I will definitely keep you in my prayers and pray that you get to see the thoracic surgeon soon. 🙏

If you don’t mind me asking, how old are you now, and where do you live? I’d also love to know how you’ve been doing over these past 19 years after your surgery.

One thing I’m especially curious about, if you’re comfortable sharing, is whether your doctors ever explained why you developed another ascending aortic aneurysm after your first surgery. Was the new aneurysm in the same area as your previous repair, or in a different part of the aorta? I’m trying to learn as much as I can because of my husband, and your experience could help us know what questions to ask his doctors.

Thank you again for sharing your story. After reading your comment, I feel a little more hopeful about what may be ahead for me and my husband. God bless.