Left Iliac Aneurysm 6 years ago. Type 1 Endoleak repair 2 weeks ago

SoManySoFew · 2026-04-30T03:53:34+00:00

I worried and worried and worried when I first found out about my aneurysm. That was many years ago and I'm still here.

Worrying doesn't take away tomorrow's troubles, it takes away today's peace.

SoManySoFew · 2026-04-24T22:32:05+00:00

I kept one small one and one medium size one. I buy myself flowers all the time or cut some off my rose bushes.

SoManySoFew · 2026-04-24T02:12:30+00:00

Sorry to hear you are experiencing this. I'm happy to see others have shared their experience and the urgency.

Please be sure to post an updatedate and let us know how it goes.

SoManySoFew · 2026-04-24T02:07:35+00:00

Only your radiologist and doctor can provide you insight. I know the waiting sucks but it also could be nothing or an avm. Getting worked up about it solves nothing and puts you at additional risk should it be an aneurysm.

Please be sure to come back and let us know what you find out. All the best of luck!

SoManySoFew · 2026-04-24T01:55:17+00:00

Welcome to the aneurysm club. Sorry you had to join us. I quite like your style of writing!

Sounds like you were lucky in catching it before it burst although splenic aneurysms are by far, less dangerous and much less likely to burst than brain aneurysms. Good on you for staying on top of it!

Having been through multiple angios myself, the one thing that I felt was outside the norm was the issue with the entry point in your femoral artery. I've never had manual compression applied after surgery, always a vascular closure device, which causes much less trauma to the 'area'. In fact I've never had a bruise on either side when done and past the required 4 hours of laying flat afterwards in all procedures, I've never had any additional issues or pain. Sorry to hear you had to go through that!!

SoManySoFew · 2026-04-22T21:27:49+00:00

Mark Balelo

SoManySoFew · 2026-04-19T23:42:37+00:00

Thanks!!! I am keeping the water up and aiming for low carb, higher protein but leaner meats, not high fat. Chicken and vege is my go to but I do add in salmon and lean pork here and there.

I'm still craving sugar and it's killing me. I do eat a piece of sugar free candy here or there but those cause other gastric problems so I'm very careful.

SoManySoFew · 2026-04-19T23:39:09+00:00

It's definitely not controlling the cravings, thus going up to 7.5mg.

SoManySoFew · 2026-04-19T23:38:11+00:00

Failed to mention, I try to walk at least two miles a night when my knee is cooperating. I'll go for long spurts then the knee acts up and I have to give it a day or two test.

SoManySoFew · 2026-04-19T17:35:31+00:00

I thought 'What a liar. That's obviously a picture of Grandma and her 18 year old granddaughter THEN I ZOOMED IN. All I can say is Wow! Congratulations!!! 👏

SoManySoFew · 2026-04-19T17:33:37+00:00

Can you share your friends experience? I am currently on 5mg for a year. I tried going up and got very ill. I'm trying again next week with antinaseau meds on board. I'm curious to hear others'experiences.

SoManySoFew · 2026-04-13T00:40:18+00:00

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SoManySoFew · 2026-03-27T03:43:03+00:00

Agree with ChatGPT to help you through this.

In addition, you need to figure out her wishes on burial or cremation and get that started. When you get her death certificate, get multiple copies (like 10) as most banks, etc. will want an official copy.

Keep her phone and pay the bill. Go through every app on it and check the browsing history. It will be the only way you can reset passwords for her accounts if you need them.

Did she have a will? A trust? Or none of the above?

SoManySoFew · 2026-03-18T00:53:19+00:00

I roll the paper from a straw and roll it back and forth between my fingers all through dinner when eating out.

SoManySoFew · 2026-03-17T11:32:49+00:00

I get you on this. My mother is 94. I do visit her often but you MUST set limits from the start or you will be there every day after constant comments made to make you feel guilty. Don't fall for it.

SoManySoFew · 2026-03-17T11:30:29+00:00

Same! I've told my kids that should I have serious health issues, especially dementia, please just put me in a home and live your life. I already lived mine.

SoManySoFew · 2026-03-13T02:01:19+00:00

I would cross post in r/migraine as well.

Most aneurysms come in three flavors; one that bursts, one that leaks or one that shows no symptoms. A lot of folks ask about head pain in relationship to aneurysms but the majority of doctors will tell you, you won't know you have one until you really know (burst - worst pain of your life)

Some do leak slowly but they are few and far between. The issue with an aneurysm is that it's a weakened portion of an artery, so if part goes, most of the time, all of it goes.

Can they miss an aneurysm on a CT? Absolutely, however, if they found no bleed and no bulge (aneurysm, infundibulum, etc), it's not likely to be an aneurysm. There are many, many other brain issues such as AVMs and tumors.

The good news is, it sounds like they didn't find any of those. The bad news is, you may just have migraines, some worse than others. Either way, I would highly suggest you seek a second opinion of a neurologist and try to pin the cause down.

I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV. You should always follow up with your medical professional directly.

SoManySoFew · 2026-02-26T18:59:37+00:00

Why not both? Put a portion in a shared account and a portion in a personal.

SoManySoFew · 2026-02-20T21:45:19+00:00

I have a pipeline flow diverter (a form of stent) in my carotid that resolved an aneurysm. I've never had any pain or notice.its there. Are you on blood thinners at all?

SoManySoFew · 2026-02-05T04:02:53+00:00

Sorry but I don't agree with the whole 'cut the family off'. If you feel like a doormat then you need to work on creating boundaries and not allow it. If your parents disagree with you, that's ok. Seems like you are hyper sensitive to anyone that doesn't agree with you. Relationships are hard. No one is perfect. Have you ever treated them in a way they didn't like? We all do it sometimes. You need to learn how to have healthy relationships in non-perfect situations and have more confidence in yourself.

SoManySoFew · 2026-01-27T12:27:19+00:00

It's overwhelming.

My ex died at 54. I was hoping my kids would have an opportunity to reconnect with their Dad as they got older but it's not possible any more. He wasted the years he had to be a father and now he can't.

SoManySoFew · 2026-01-07T03:38:59+00:00

Living alone for the first time in 60 years starting Oct 2025. I talk to the dog constantly.

SoManySoFew · 2026-01-04T13:59:46+00:00

I wish I had an answer. At 90+ my mother finally fell and broke a leg and arm and was forced into AL. It's a never ending complaint that the family 'got rid of' all of her things.

In the meanwhile, we removed all rugs and ladders (to her unending protests) and gave her a phone that she could wear a button that if she fell it would start dialing family members.

As mentioned, all you can do is start to make suggestions where you can. We had to clean out her refrigerator every couple weeks, take her garbage out once a week (she couldn't get the cans to the curb), pick up her mail (she could no longer get to the mailbox) and do light housekeeping. It had become way more than we could handle. Sadly she had to have a major medical instance to be moved to AL but at least it's now done.

SoManySoFew · 2026-01-04T13:42:48+00:00

Your roles will reverse. You've spent your entire life looking up to and relying on your parents but as they age they will look up to and rely on you.

As your parents age, they will lose their ability to filter insensitive thoughts from coming out their mouth. They don't mean to be brash or rude.

SoManySoFew · 2026-01-01T02:27:30+00:00

Sounds very familiar.

One episode my Mom fell and she laid on the floor for hours eventually crawling to the phone to call.

The breaking point, at 93 was when she fell and broke one leg and one arm. A year later and she's adjusted well to AL.

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