Hi all, I thought I would give an update for those interested. I had my thoracic aortic aneurysm repair and repair of my aortic valve, 2 months ago today. I feel good, I am walking long distances up...
The only restriction I was given was to avoid extreme spikes in blood pressure. No really high weight, low rep squats, deadlifts... However, he said higher rep, like 10+ reps, weightlifting was fine....
11 days post op and I feel very strong. I have felt better and better since leaving the hospital. Pain is very manageable. The 10 hour ride back from Cleveland was pretty much a non-event. I guess I...
I hear you on that. The first few days I am setting an alarm to remind me every 4 hours. I got behind on my pain meds at the hospital. I broke out in a heavy cold sweat, shaking uncontrollably, heart...
Well I am thru surgery and to be released from the hospital tomorrow! Dr Svensson said my aortic root replacement and valve repair went exactly as expected. I am recovering well. The first couple...
Surgery in the AM. Met with Dr. Svensson today. He and the entire Cleveland Clinic are amazing. I feel very at ease after this whole experience of testing and scans and interviews and...
Thanks and I will give an update from my hospital bed next week. We are very fortunate that this can be fix. Not too many years ago, the technology didn't even exist to detect it, no less fix it. I...
I am almost thankful that I never found out about mine until a year ago. I was originally diagnosed with a 4.2cm aortic root aneurysm. I kept having chest pains and shortness of breath, which my...
All, I found out yesterday afternoon that I am headed to Cleveland for surgery next week. I have an aortic root aneurysm of 5.1cm with moderate regurgitation and a family history of sudden cardiac...
Baseball fan, FYI I am 38yo father of 2 little girls, 7 and 4. I have always been athletic: lifting heavy weights, running races, competing in martial arts... I understand the frustration. Athletics...
I have a 5.1cm aortic root aneurysm with moderate regurgitation. My cardiologist recommends light to moderate cardiovascular exercise daily. Bike riding, hiking, jogging... He recommended against...
Well, I had my appointment with the surgeon this morning. I think I may have had my terminology off. I actually have an aortic root aneurysm. He is recommending at my age that I have a valve saving...
Thanks for your replies and support. My appointment is in the am. I am taking a family friend who is a retired nurse practitioner with me as a second set of ears. I am extremely fortunate to have...
I don't know what I have to add to the discussion but I wanted to reach out to a community of understanding people and tell my story. I was recently diagnosed with a thoracic aortic aneurysm off...