uh-oh my partner was just diagnosed with AAA

[mitchtv]

abdominal aortic aneurysm. It is a 5.9sm size and they are talking surgery a sort of stent inserted through both arteries on either side of the groin. It is less invasive than the traditional repairwhich invoves opening the abdomen. He is 68 and has COPD already. they are sending hime to a cardiologist first to see if he can take it. I'm starting to get scared. He had an operation in 94 and I almost lost him, when an ulcer perforated and he got pertionitis.

[Placebo]

1. Sorry to hear that.

But he'll get better, don't you worry! :)

[nadinbrzezinski]

2. They have gotten better at this

but this will be a rough night

Prayers and hugs your way,

[still_one]

3. Make sure that you are at a facility who has a good record

If he has COPD, doesn't he already have a cardiologist?

You can always get a second opinion

Best of luck to both of you

[Lefta Dissenter]

4. I'm really sorry

I am sure that he is in great hands, and with your loving support, he will be ok. I wish you both the best :hug:

[kestrel91316]

5. GET THE SURGERY!............I lost my favorite aunt..............

a couple years ago to an aortic aneurysm that she for some reason never had surgery for. My grandfather had 2 surgeries for aneurysm (AAA) back in the late 60s-early 70s, he lived to 88 years!

[ronnykmarshall]

6. Oh baby I'm sorry to hear that.

Honey, what ever you do you know I'm sending my best to y'all.

:loveya:

[Rowdyboy]

7. Michael and I send prayers, karma, thoughts, WTF, whatever you need

We wish you well and will be thinking of you.

[Nightowl_2004]

8. Damn, Sorry to Hear That!

Hope he makes it through this ok!

[miss_kitty]

9. i am keeping a good thought for the both of you

i hope he has an easy time of it and a speedy recovery!

[Sweet Freedom]

10. Don't be scared

everything will be fine.

Here's some general info for you about what to expect:
http://www.texasheartinstitute.org/asurg.html

I hope it helps and eases your worries. Once you find out more and have a chance to talk to his doctor, you'll feel much better.

Keep us posted. :hug:

[mitchtv]

12. very interesting Thank you to all

for the advice and good wished.

[arwalden]

11. My Dad Had A Stint Inserted The Exact Same Way...

... when he was 65 and all is well with him 3 years later. This is something that needs to be taken seriously and attended to with due speed and caution. I know how frightening these things can be... but based on its success rate and recovery rate, I'd guess that there's no reason to become obsessively worried or panicked about.

I hope all goes well. Let us know how it turns out.

-- Allen