Hello Teresa. I hope that this finds you and all well. To update, I have been told that my median arcuate ligament is pressing on the celiac artery and aneurysm. My surgeon advises that both she and one of her vascular surgeon partners will perform my surgery. This week she informed me that her third partner was advocating that I undergo an endovascular rather than open surgical procedure. She requested that I obtain a second opinion. Although I have scheduled a second opinion for this Friday, I feel firm in that I want to go ahead with the open procedure because the endovascular will not permanently eradicate the aneurysm and cut at the median arcuate ligament to alleviate the pressure. Although of course I am not keen on an extensive surgical procedure and the associated risks of any major surgery, the thought of possibly having to undergo future surgery(ies), at a later age (I am presently 61) is far more negative for me. It is hoped that I will have surgery within the next 2 weeks. I am told that I will likely be hospitalized for 5-7 days, spend first 2 days in ICU with tube in nose to allow large intestine to recover. Once home it sounds highly unlikely that I will need the originally stated 6-8 week recovery (I am cautiously optimistic on this) and only 2 weeks without driving. I would be so grateful to hear from any people who read this and have experience with this surgery. Many thanks.

Hi Teresa. My surgery is scheduled for this Friday. It will be an open repair. Thank you for your encouragement and comforting thoughts. I sincerely appreciate it.