I had surgery on my anuerysm 9 months after having brain surgery. I felt like I was almost back to me when the aneurysm was discovered at 5.6. I had the surgery 2 weeks later in Phoenix Mayo but Dr Pajara. It went well I was out of hospital in a couple of days and 2 years later I am doing all my physical ativities of golfing, running, weights and yoga. I feel good and hope my life will remain this way for a good long time. I have annual physicals and scans to keep an up to date view of my heart and aorta. So far, so good. I have less symtoms from the heart surgery than the brain and feel very futurnate to be able to resume my life of an active retiree. Next month I will be 70. Believe you can return to normal and enjoy life. It will come. Good Luck to you.