← Return to Celiac Artery Aneurysm: Anyone else with same illness?

Discussion

Celiac Artery Aneurysm: Anyone else with same illness?

Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Feb 27 5:36pm | Replies (497)
Comment receiving replies
@hopeful33250

Thank you so much for your update @auntbrenda44. I'm sure you are relieved to have this surgery scheduled and to be progressing in the resolution of this problem. I hope that others who have had the open procedure will post with you to let you know of their experiences. If the invasive surgery will eradicate the aneurysm, I can understand why that would be preferable.

You and your doctor are to be congratulated for persisting in getting the approval for a CT scan. It takes a lot of follow-ups to make these procedures happen. Please keep in touch before the surgery and let us know how you are doing.

Do you know how long you will be hospitalized after the surgery? Will you have support/help when you return home?

Jump to this post

Replies to "Thank you so much for your update @auntbrenda44. I'm sure you are relieved to have this..."
auntbrenda44 | @auntbrenda44 | May 16, 2021

Dear Teresa, thank you for your continued kind thoughts. It means a great deal to me.

I was told that the less invasive (stent) procedure is not an option. I do not know why. I suspect it may be due to my BMI.

It certainly was frustrating to worry about being approved for the CTA. I am unable to tolerate a traditional or pharmaceutical stress test so this CAT scan ordered by my cardiologist is vital to being cleared for surgery.

I do not yet know how long my anticipated hospital stay will be. I am meeting with my vascular surgeon on the 24th and expect to get the details.

I live alone and am cautiously optimistic about being able to recuperate on my own for the most part. My son and my brothers will be available to come by. Although both brothers offered for me to recover at their homes I prefer to be at my own and deeply hope that this is realistic.

Thank you again. It truly helps to communicate with someone who understands and I am sincerely grateful.

VIEW AND REPLY