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Abdominal aortic aneurysm: How did you do with AAA surgery?

Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Aug 12, 2022 | Replies (36)
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@modafi

I had open surgery Dec.18 2018 to repair a 5.7 cm tear in the root of the aorta. I am now worried about not having been in any type of rehab/exercise program following the surgery. I do get "winded" after going up and down stairs and need to sit down to catch my breath. I am still taking pain medication -- only 1 every 12 hours now-- but am tired most of the time. Is there a regime of exercises I can do to get back to feeling myself again? I would appreciate any feedback about recovery time and protocols following surgery.

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Kanaaz Pereira, Connect Moderator | @kanaazpereira | Jan 24, 2020

Hello @modafi,

Welcome to Connect. You’ve been through quite a major procedure, and I can imagine the fatigue you’re experiencing! Open abdominal surgery is the more invasive form of surgery and has a longer recovery time. Here’s some information from Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm/care-at-mayo-clinic/mac-20350696

Connect member @poppy123 might be able to share some thoughts as she recently posted about her father, who had a 10-cm abdominal aortic aneurysm repair done in 2017...https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/physician-consult-for-patient-in-hospital/
How is your dad doing, @poppy123?

Given that the celiac artery is the first major branch of the abdominal aorta, I’d encourage you to view this discussion, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/celiac-artery-aneurysm/
I’m hoping @mfolan @therannmann @onemind711 @kespectrum @degarden_girl @kdh1 @txkathy will join us here with some insights that might help you.

I’m also tagging @annak1691 @mimieleven @jessicalatessa @themadyank @lynnkay1956 and @HeartPatches who’ve talked about AAA in this discussion: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm/

@modafi, did you notice any symptoms before the tear was determined? How did the doctors diagnose this?

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