Roger Pozzi
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Has anyone had an open surgery to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm ?
I had stent grafts placed in mine 12 years ago and 2 years ago, after a heart cath, it was found that they had separated and more stent grafts were placed inside the originals overlapping the separation. Long story short, those too have separated and the surgeon wants to do the full open surgery for repair.
After a lot of study on the very friendly internet, I am now scared to death.
I was told I'd be in the hospital 7 to 9 days, and then have a 6 to 8 week recovery at home. At my age that is a very, very long time, and, after some of the articles that I've read, is possibly the best case scenario.
So, I wondered if anyone here has had this procedure and can offer some words of encouragement.
Thank you
I had stent grafts placed in mine 12 years ago and 2 years ago, after a heart cath, it was found that they had separated and more stent grafts were placed inside the originals overlapping the separation. Long story short, those too have separated and the surgeon wants to do the full open surgery for repair.
After a lot of study on the very friendly internet, I am now scared to death.
I was told I'd be in the hospital 7 to 9 days, and then have a 6 to 8 week recovery at home. At my age that is a very, very long time, and, after some of the articles that I've read, is possibly the best case scenario.
So, I wondered if anyone here has had this procedure and can offer some words of encouragement.
Thank you