I worry about it constantly!

Posted by scaredcat @scaredcat, Jul 25, 2023

I was diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm three years ago and worry about it constantly. Depending on where I get it scanned, I've been told that its between 3.2 cm and 3.4 cm. in size. Every time I feel any kind of abdominal discomfort, I worry that it's leaking or about to rupture. Im a mess! Have any of you had yours for long periods of time? Is there a chance it will never cause problems?

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elvisnash | @elvisnash | Jan 7 2:14pm

Do you think its common practice to tip a surgeon like a waiter ?

elvisnash | @elvisnash | Jan 7 2:17pm

I'm worried about a PGE bill at $380.00 bucks then surgery

elvisnash | @elvisnash | Jan 7 3:54pm

At San Francisco VA , by the time I'm 80 years old , my war stories will beat Audie Murphy

alafleur | @alafleur | Jan 25 10:14am

I had mine for five years 3.5 had it monitored every 6 months. It is now 5 cm so I am having surgery at Mayo on Feb 6.
It may never grow.

fjc1962 | @fjc1962 | Jan 26 5:23am

In reply to @alafleur "I had mine for five years 3.5 had it monitored every 6 months. It is now..." + (show)

Best wishes for a very successful surgery 🙏🏼

scaredcat | @scaredcat | Feb 2 3:51pm

In reply to @alafleur "I had mine for five years 3.5 had it monitored every 6 months. It is now..." + (show)

Did it change from 3.5 to 5.0 suddenly or very gradually?

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