A new challenge: Post lobectomy scan found dilated ascending aorta

Posted by daisydays @daisydays, Jul 20 8:43pm

Hi Everyone,
My team found a separate issue on my post lobectomy scan from last week. It says there is a 4.1-4.2 dilated area on my ascending aorta. I am scheduled for an MRA/MRI with and w/o contrast. Depending on results, I will most likely visit with a surgeon. If nothing else to get acquainted, which I am hoping for, to meet and have a watch situation.
I don’t feel ready, I’m not fully recovered from my lobectomy.
This just feels so unreal…. Same way I felt with my cancer diagnosis, so I know my mind will indeed wrap itself around this too.
I’ve been so very scared, still have moments but I am doing my best at trying to look at this with less fear now.
When I find myself beginning to get upset I try to remind myself it’s a huge positive just to be aware I have this, that I will get a clearer picture of what is going on soon… that I will cross whatever bridge when we have details.
Meanwhile I’m doing everything my cardiologist said to do/not to do. I’m on a beta blocker now. I’ve done research online, some helpful some increased anxiety as I learned this particular location of dilated/aneurism surgery is done by open heart surgery. Yikes.
I see there is an aorta connect area here too at mayo, I peeked but I’m not ready to dive in…. I will know when I am ready. I’m so very grateful to have found it and grateful for you all here too.
Positive thoughts, prayers… happy thoughts are appreciated. Thanks

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Yes, we are lucky to have this support at home!
Northern New Mexico is beautiful, pine covered mountains and plains although it would be more beautiful right now with some rain. Normally July-August is a monsoon season when we get frequent rain, but this year it's just dry. Good luck and hugs for your surgery.

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Hi @lycisca
Sounds just lovely, ahhh I can picture those pine covered mountains! New York State is experiencing drought wide conditions. I’m in the Hudson Valley and despite having some rain, it’s just not enough. Hoping you get the much needed rain there too !
Thank you for the well wishes, recovery from my lobectomy has been uneventful, I’m so grateful.
Daisy 🤗

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