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greatauntoftriplets

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3. No, but my father did and survived it.

Thu Dec 21, 2023, 01:20 PM

Dec 2023

His was discovered by accident. At the time, it wasn't ready for surgery, but he had to have it checked out regularly. After about six months, he was told it was time to operate. I won't lie, it was scary.

The surgery was long, maybe five hours, but this was 40 years ago and there was no less-invasive procedure. Afterwards he spent time in the ICU. It took him time to recover, but he lived another 10 years until end-stage kidney disease got him.

Best of luck with whatever option you choose.

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Anyone ever had or have an abdominal aorta aneurysm? [View all] sinkingfeeling Dec 2023 OP

It's a killer unweird Dec 2023 #1

Yes, almost always fatal if they rupture. Guess I'm lucky that sinkingfeeling Dec 2023 #2

No, but my father did and survived it. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2023 #3

I cannot offer you any advice. But I can send you hugs and vibes. ms liberty Dec 2023 #4

Yes I have Historic NY Dec 2023 #5

Thanks for your story. sinkingfeeling Dec 2023 #9

This happened when I was 47, 20 yrs on and all is good. Historic NY Dec 2023 #11

Watch out for yourself... MiHale Dec 2023 #6

Thanks for your input. sinkingfeeling Dec 2023 #10

Sounds scary... 2naSalit Dec 2023 #7

My husband did Deb Dec 2023 #8

Thanks. sinkingfeeling Dec 2023 #12

PSA! You are allowed one free ultrasound scan to detect this during your lifetime. Lochloosa Dec 2023 #13

I just saw your post and really hope you're doing well! My mother had an abdominal aortic aneurysm. LauraInLA Aug 2024 #14

Well, after some more testing last year, they decided I didn't have an abdominal aortic sinkingfeeling Aug 2024 #15

Oh, wow! Well, I'm very glad you didn't have one ;) and am glad you're doing well. Take care! LauraInLA Aug 2024 #16

Friend had a false alarm as well flamingdem Sep 2024 #17