Celiac Artery Aneurysm: Anyone else with same illness?

Back from my visit with Vascular Surgeon. Not much different news to report. He said since the size of mine 1.6cm hadn't changed over the past 7 years that they would not do any repair unless it got up to around 2.5 cm. He said he had done a repair previously but that the surgery is just too tricky and not necessary at this point. Scheduled a follow up CT for one year out.

Does anyone know if an Ultrasound would provide necessary results to avoid repeated CT's?

I guess I can live with knowing I have this and know that mine hasn't changed over the last 7 years so I try not to worry about it. The issue I have is the unexplained pressure, aching under the rib cage. Some days like I said it is better than others. He recommended trying an acid reflux medicine or antacid to see if that helps. Has anyone else found any remedy that seems to help with these similar symptoms?

Also, to try and prevent the aneurysm from getting larger he suggested taking a daily aspirin and a cholesterol med. Anyone else get this recommendation? I just saw on the nightly news last night that the FDA has warned now against taking aspirin daily and it has other side effects. Not sure if it is worth it for me to start this at age 49 knowing mine hasn't grown. Curious to what others think or have done?

I will add my name to the list. Mine was actually found during a CT Scan for Kidney stone in 2012. Nothing was made of it back then. Not until recently within the last 2 months where I started having the discomfort under the rib cage did I go back in for a CT Scan with contrast where it was revealed again but the size 1.6cm hasn't changed in the 7 years. I go to see a Vascular surgeon here in the North Atlanta area tomorrow. Seems strange that I had this 7 years ago, it hasn't changed in size, but I have only started feeling the discomfort or pressure that others have had also only recently. Some days I can really feel it and then there may be several days where I don't even notice it. Anyways, will let you know what they say tomorrow.

Dr. Lee in Nashville is well trained in our situation,

@onemind711
I appreciate the freedom with which you live your life. I’m still a newbie at dealing with this thing - so many emotions and so much information and so many changes! I’m nearly 61. I’m quite energetic and enthusiastic about life. Certainly I’m going to miss my workouts ... I really pushed my body to take on as much or more than the younger guys at the gym. And, successfully, I might add. No stereotype was too sacred to tackle: if I wanted to enjoy the endorphins, I knew I had to do the work. There is an innate satisfaction in knowing that I was able to accomplish pretty much anything I tried in the gym. I didn’t ‘enjoy’ everything, but that’s not the issue - the accomplishment was the driver.
Meh - enough about that. Gotta change ... no use pining for something I can no longer enjoy. I’ll turn to cardio-centric exercises henceforth.
I’m a disabled veteran and the VA is ultimately in charge of my care. While I’m grateful for the healthcare the VA provides, I’m also painfully aware of the bureaucracy that slows efficient and urgent care. I just have to relax until they ‘catch up’ with my trepidation. In the meantime, I am considering perhaps temporarily relocating to a former home of ours, Nashville. The VA hospital there works well with Vanderbilt Medical Center, an internationally-renowned research hospital. Someone mentioned a Dr. Lee @ Vandy - he might be worth my time in contacting.
I’ve rambled enough this morning. Thanks for your encouragement. I can only hope that my own attitude will eventually match your own. Until then, however, I feel like I’m carrying two live grenades around - probably being overly careful in everything.
God bless - take care.

@onemind711
I appreciate the freedom with which you live your life. I’m still a newbie at dealing with this thing - so many emotions and so much information and so many changes! I’m nearly 61. I’m quite energetic and enthusiastic about life. Certainly I’m going to miss my workouts ... I really pushed my body to take on as much or more than the younger guys at the gym. And, successfully, I might add. No stereotype was too sacred to tackle: if I wanted to enjoy the endorphins, I knew I had to do the work. There is an innate satisfaction in knowing that I was able to accomplish pretty much anything I tried in the gym. I didn’t ‘enjoy’ everything, but that’s not the issue - the accomplishment was the driver.
Meh - enough about that. Gotta change ... no use pining for something I can no longer enjoy. I’ll turn to cardio-centric exercises henceforth.
I’m a disabled veteran and the VA is ultimately in charge of my care. While I’m grateful for the healthcare the VA provides, I’m also painfully aware of the bureaucracy that slows efficient and urgent care. I just have to relax until they ‘catch up’ with my trepidation. In the meantime, I am considering perhaps temporarily relocating to a former home of ours, Nashville. The VA hospital there works well with Vanderbilt Medical Center, an internationally-renowned research hospital. Someone mentioned a Dr. Lee @ Vandy - he might be worth my time in contacting.
I’ve rambled enough this morning. Thanks for your encouragement. I can only hope that my own attitude will eventually match your own. Until then, however, I feel like I’m carrying two live grenades around - probably being overly careful in everything.
God bless - take care.