Thoracic aortic aneurysm: Anyone had surgery?

We all will respond differently to surgery, for my first surgery to repair a coarctation of the aorta, my body responded with lots of scar tissue. I wish a stint was available in 1978 for my first surgery. The repair formed an aneurysm in 2005 and again, another opening of the chest and one rib lost in the procedure as well. Would have been less invasive (stint) and today, 38 years later scar tissue is making my chest so tight and uncomfortable. If you can avoid opening the chest I would. Just my experience first hand.

Bruce

Welcome to Connect @grandmajan. I moved your message to this discussion thread so that you can meet other members talking about thoracic aortic aneurysms.

@johnwburns @lynnkay1956 @michellr I wonder if you have any input about long-term use of a stent?

@grandmajan - have you had surgery? Do you have a stent?

Talk about the success of "stint" to support "aneurysm of thoraci aorta" . Long term?

Hi @morgan44, welcome to Connect. I moved your message to this discussion thread to introduce you to other Connect members talking about the pros and cons of surgery. In fact @michellr just had surgery this week. Once she's feeling able, I hope she'll return to tell us how she is doing.

I'm also tagging @johnwburns @lynnkay1956 and @HeartPatches.

In the article, there are sections about treatment and self-management http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/thoracic-aortic-aneurysm/home/ovc-20122021

Are you considering surgery?

Want to know about thoracic aortic aneurysm risks of surgery.

I am really freaked about it. I am having it where I work at Edward Hospital with a really good surgeon. Just wish It was over with.

Every one says that. I wish I was so sure. Thanks though

Best of luck Michelle. You're going to sail through it. 

That's great Michelle. Where did you end up booking your surgery? How are you feeling about it?

Thx. Surgery 2/15. <br />
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