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Aortic dissection: Got tips to learn more & afford treatment?
Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Feb 28 7:06pm | Replies (27)Comment receiving replies
I have had 2 different appointments. One ith Cleveland Clinic, the other with top surgeon in Toledo. Bottom line when i was found to have an aneurysm i panicked.. Si i found interviews wiyh surgeons from Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic on line. Then i followed instructions. Remain active, reduce stress, no lifting over 50 pounds. Questions like lets operate and get this over with were dealt with. So i bike everyday. garden. golf, etc. Was told at CC that i had 9 years. Ok, not sure why but i am up for that. My number is 4.7 and has stayed pretty constant. So my advice is turn off the TV politics etc. Does you no good. I watch cowboy movies and various movies, golf sports etc. Good luck
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I have a AAA that's at 3.6
My doctor operates when it gets to 5.0.
I just had bypass surgery for a popliteal aneurysm that was 3.8. Another popliteal aneurysm was found in my other leg but it's small.
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Interesting you were told not to lift over 50 pounds. Had a boss with an AA, and was told never lift over 25 pounds. His AA was in the high 3s for over a decade. He retired years ago, and would be about 90 if still living.
I would think the less you lift the better.