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Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Oct 22, 2023 | Replies (3)

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Andy thank you for your post. I felt like I wasn't alone. My surgery was just like yours. I have been recently been diagnosed with 2 aneurysms on my spleen. The vascular surgeon I was sent to said because I am at high risk of bleeding out and the surgery is difficult to recover from. he is going to continue following them to see if they get any larger.
Needless to say I live in constant fear of them ruputuring.
I can relate to the Lovenox injections and heparin iv. I also had brain tumor surgery and
I had an embolism on my kidney that ruptured. I almost bled to death. I was in icu for almost a month. No one could explain why this happened. I never had any kidney issues. Currently my INR levels are supposed to be between 3'-3.5 to prevent another stroke. Like you I have 1. 2, 5 and 7.5mg warfarin that they adjust every week.
I am glad I am not alone with this and am truly sorry that you are going through this. My doctors tell me it is complicated and they don't know why this is happening I bought a tshirt thst says RARE . slowly stumping doctors. I get alot of laughs when I go to the doctors. Sometimes I have to laugh to keep from crying. Thank you again.

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I like your T-shirt!
It’s October and I have yet to see a cardiovascular surgeon. I feel like you. I’m a walking time bomb waiting for the day that may never happen or I need surgery It’s frustrating. Doctors are quick and don’t let you talk about your concerns. 10-15 minutes telling me that I’m doing fine.
Even if it’s small, I would like to know.