Celiac Artery Aneurysm: Anyone else with same illness?

Thank you so much for your update @auntbrenda44. I'm sure you are relieved to have this surgery scheduled and to be progressing in the resolution of this problem. I hope that others who have had the open procedure will post with you to let you know of their experiences. If the invasive surgery will eradicate the aneurysm, I can understand why that would be preferable.

You and your doctor are to be congratulated for persisting in getting the approval for a CT scan. It takes a lot of follow-ups to make these procedures happen. Please keep in touch before the surgery and let us know how you are doing.

Do you know how long you will be hospitalized after the surgery? Will you have support/help when you return home?

Hello Teresa. I hope that this finds you well. It looks like my surgery will be the first week in June. I have a CTA scheduled for next Friday (took 3 tries for insurance to approve) and then will be meeting with my vascular surgeon the following Monday. I am reaching out to see if anyone has experience with the open procedure and perhaps would be willing to share their experience, recovery, etc. Continued many thanks, Brenda

Hello Teresa. I hope that this finds you well. It looks like my surgery will be the first week in June. I have a CTA scheduled for next Friday (took 3 tries for insurance to approve) and then will be meeting with my vascular surgeon the following Monday. I am reaching out to see if anyone has experience with the open procedure and perhaps would be willing to share their experience, recovery, etc. Continued many thanks, Brenda

Thanks for your response, @auntbrenda44. It sounds like everything is coming along. I would like to hear how you are progressing. Will you keep in touch with updates as to the surgery date and any other concerns you might have? Did your doctor give you any idea how long you might be hospitalized after surgery?

Hello. I’m new here. My celiac artery aneurysm is 2cm. I was diagnosed recently and my vascular surgeon advised that I will likely require an open surgical procedure as opposed to a stent. At this time I’m still having more CT scans and working with a cardiologist as I must be cleared by him first. When I first heard the work aneurysm I panicked as my mom died of an aortic aneurysm rupture. Sometimes I feel like I’m walking around with a time bomb. I’ve been trying to find information as to things to avoid, i.e foods, activities etc. Thank you for reading.

Dear Teresa, thank you very much for your welcome and response to my post. I sincerely appreciate your kindness. I am embarrassed to say that at the time that I met with the vascular surgeon my mind was all over the place and I did not ask about the reason for an open procedure rather than a stent. I suspect that it may be due to my BMI. It was explained to me that the invasive procedure will eradicate the aneurysm rather than a stent. Of course I intend to discuss this with the doctor. Very anxious to have it done and start recuperating. I was told it would likely be a 6-8 week recovery, something I am not looking forward to as I am sure no one is. I am hopeful that I will be cleared for surgery by the end of this month and be on schedule. Thank you again.

Hello @auntbrenda44

I would like to welcome you to Mayo Clinic Connect, where patients like us can give and receive support. I would also like to invite @dkmullins68, @mike9560, and @bdickinson666 to join this discussion with you as they have dealt with a similar condition.

I congratulate you for taking this matter seriously and for pursuing help to treat it. Since your mother had an aneurysm you know how important it is to treat it.

Did your doctor indicate why you would need the open surgery rather than the stent? Is it based on the size or location?

I am responding to AuntBrenda44. I understand your fear, especially with your mom having passed from an aortic rupture. It is good that your celiac aneurysm has been discovered and the steps for treatment have begun. Treatments and imaging have advanced a long way. It sounds like your Docs are approaching carefully. I hope that your surgery goes smoothly and you can approach activity without fear, but informed. I think, and others correct me if I am wrong, the general rule of thumbs is keeping the blood pressure under control. This includes resistive lifting, medication, and general stress. Your docs should be able to guide you with more direct parameters specific to you. Not all aneurysms are created equal. I hope this helps. Open discussion allows us to vent, which helps relieve a bit of stress. Good luck with your procedure and be positive!

Hello @auntbrenda44

I would like to welcome you to Mayo Clinic Connect, where patients like us can give and receive support. I would also like to invite @dkmullins68, @mike9560, and @bdickinson666 to join this discussion with you as they have dealt with a similar condition.

I congratulate you for taking this matter seriously and for pursuing help to treat it. Since your mother had an aneurysm you know how important it is to treat it.

Did your doctor indicate why you would need the open surgery rather than the stent? Is it based on the size or location?

Hello. I’m new here. My celiac artery aneurysm is 2cm. I was diagnosed recently and my vascular surgeon advised that I will likely require an open surgical procedure as opposed to a stent. At this time I’m still having more CT scans and working with a cardiologist as I must be cleared by him first. When I first heard the work aneurysm I panicked as my mom died of an aortic aneurysm rupture. Sometimes I feel like I’m walking around with a time bomb. I’ve been trying to find information as to things to avoid, i.e foods, activities etc. Thank you for reading.