OT Abdominal aneurysm on Aorta

[connie1042]

Found out I had this last year when they did an MRI for a kidney stone. At the time it was about a 4. I have an recheck in a couple of weeks. They said if it changed any where above a 6, surgery would be done. Has anyone had this and had it repaired? Getting nervous? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[ukwildcat]

Abdominal aortic aneurysms are almost always found incidentally through tests looking for other things. Very common, and a lot of people have them with no change. You will, however, need to keep checking it on a regular basis to see if there is an increase. Consider yourself lucky you found it. They almost never have symptoms until it is too late.

 

[swandiverpatt]

Good luck -- I don't have any experience with this but just found I have a lesion on my right kidney via an abdominal ultrasound for something else.

I have an MRI scheduled soon to see what's what, but am thankful they can find and fix things like this, even if by accident!

 

[mjtm610]

Yes, my fil had the surgery done about 10 years ago. It was a pretty long surgery as I remember (10 years ago). I do remember that he had to have help at home afterwards, for a few days. He couldn't drive for about 4 weeks(?) But what I do know is how great he felt after the surgery. He had been complaining of feeling tired and sluggish....it turned out his had a very slow leak, which was causing a loss of blood. He recovered very well and did remarkably well!
I know it's scary, but with a good surgeon, good anesthesia, good hospital....you'll do great!
Good Luck to you
I should also say my husband also has had this diagnosis....however, no surgery as of yet!