T_Weaves
Silver Member
Last week I had what's called an EVAR stent-graft to repair 3 aneurysms ( 1 abdominal aortic, 2 in lower iliac arteries ). While the procedure went well ( 4 hours +) I'm pretty beat up. The bruising in my core area is remarkable. I've never seen shades of purple like that !!
I had a kidney stone on Easter sunday and during CT scan they found the three aneurysms. Two were well over 5cm. The kidney stone probably saved my life in the long run. Currently in the recovery phase. I can drive as of today. Can't do any flying or drumming until at least a week from today.
Just an FYI: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms ( AAA) are asymptomatic. They call them the silent killer and are extremely hereditary. My Mom had one in her 80's. If someone in your family has had one or passed away from one. GET CHECKED OUT!
Here's a link to the Mayo Clinic which explains casues, risks, treatment options etc.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm/symptoms-causes/dxc-20197861
Cheers,
Todd
I had a kidney stone on Easter sunday and during CT scan they found the three aneurysms. Two were well over 5cm. The kidney stone probably saved my life in the long run. Currently in the recovery phase. I can drive as of today. Can't do any flying or drumming until at least a week from today.
Just an FYI: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms ( AAA) are asymptomatic. They call them the silent killer and are extremely hereditary. My Mom had one in her 80's. If someone in your family has had one or passed away from one. GET CHECKED OUT!
Here's a link to the Mayo Clinic which explains casues, risks, treatment options etc.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm/symptoms-causes/dxc-20197861
Cheers,
Todd