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My husband has a 5.7 cm AAA and cannot have stent surgery, would need regular surgery.
He decided chances are better not to have surgery than to risk surgery with risk of infection/bleed/recovery issues.
Risk of rupture is about 15-20 percent chance each year. He is 79. His BP is under control and eats very healthy. Normal cholesterol. No smoking or alcohol.
Chances of death probably about the same for having a car accident today.
We all must weigh the chances and risks and quality of life.
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I just read your post and wanted to say how much I admire you and your husband's courage. I, personally, have a similar point of view. We're all going to leave this planet eventually. I'm 75 with a 4.5taa, and am not going to go through open heart surgery when and if it grows to a life threatening level. I'm enjoying the time on earth allotted me and I'm grateful for each day. I also have a very strong belief that we live on, after we shed this body, and experience life on a higher vibratory level.
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@jocrane I am so sorry your husband is going through such a tough decision. It sounds like your husband is in good health other than this AAA. I think, when I reach the same point as your husband that I will seek multiple medical opinions and go from there. If the MDs tell me I can handle the surgery, I will likely have it but if they say it isn't recommended, I'll just live carefully. As you note, the quality of life is most important. I wish you and your husband well.