Hi Grandchild, I am sorry you have been having all these issues thrust on you, all at one time. That must be overwhelming. The good news is that your aneurysm was found before you were in serious trouble. The size and rate of growth will be monitored and if it grows sufficiently to require repair, you will be ready. Sometimes these aneurysms grow extremely slowly and never need repair. So, don't be discouraged and consider it fortunate that you and your cardiologist are now aware of this issue. My aneurysm was diagnosed about 13 years ago and it has hardly grown at all. But when first diagnosed, like you, I thought it would "blow" any day. It didn't.

Your cardiologist will give you advice on limiting lifting heavy items or straining in any way. For me, the limit is 25 lbs. and I am careful to stay well below that.

I wish you good health and a very slow growth on the aneurysm.

Donna