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Monday, 5/21. I get to keep my valve but I still need the aneurysm cut out. I'm terrified. I'm scared to not being the same, to potential brain damage, a stroke and everything in between... I know facing and working through these feelings are part of the process but, ugh. It is still scary...

Hi there, My recent echo showed an aortic aneurysm at 4.6, up from 4.2 14 months ago. My surgeon has pretty much set my expectations that surgery is coming up. I go in tomorrow for a TEE and more detailed CT scan. I'm scared, nervous, anxious, thankful, all of the feelings. This site is...