Hi, in 2019 after an MTB accident/leg fracture they found a 5.2cm ascending aortic aneurysm, I also have a bicuspid valve. I was 54 at the time (58 now), I was in great physical condition as I worked out often, never smoked. The thought of having a time bomb was too stressful and given my surgeon gave me a >99% probability of no complications, and that I could return to my normal life at some point, I decided to get the surgery as soon as possible. Had to wait for the leg fracture to get better and 3 months after leg surgery I had my heart surgery. Not going to minimize it, it is painful and you feel awful for a few days, but as the surgeon said, it went with no issues, I returned to normal workouts and my bike in a few months. My only restrictions are due to leg fracture not the chest surgery. As with some bicuspid valves it will have to be replaced at some point, but with the aneurysm repaired it can now be done through catheter. If anyone wants additional info/advice let me know