I am having surgery tomorrow, 10/28 (it will be too early to post pre-surgery). I hope to keep this group updated. I have found little information about us, the lucky few who have clipping done on unruptured aneurysms. Perhaps my journey will help others. I have an “irregularly shaped anterior communicating artery aneurysm, measuring ~5x6x8mm, with the aneurysmal neck significantly incorporating the proximal inferior A2 segment.”
See y’all soon!
Good luck tomorrow @Tjwell1 The anesthesiologist will put you in a “happy place “ and it will be over before you know it.
We will be thinking of you.
Almost my situation, and my clipping is Friday! You’ve got this! Sending good vibes.
Good luck tomorrow to you too.
Today is the 28th! Good luck today!
@WendyFl good luck on Friday!
I’m excited you’ll be posting about your recovery process, that’s fantastic!
Thinking of you @Tjwell1 - hope it went well and they are taking good care of you in recovery.
Thinking of you @Tjwell1 - please let us know how you are doing and how it went on the 28th.
Also thinking of you @WendyFl .
Sending positive thoughts and vibes to both of you and hopes for smooth recovery.
K.
Thank you. I hope your results are a good as mine! I am home after staying in Jacksonville until my post op meeting.
Update as of 11/17:
Thank you to all who have me in your thoughts and prayers! I was very fortunate that my aneurysm was found before rupture, as I would have a very different tale to tell, I am certain.
I had my unruptured aneurysm clipped as scheduled on 10/28. One night in ICU, I had a CT scan the evening of the surgery, and all was well, no leakage or other issues. My ACOM aneurysm was located behind my right eye, and it was swollen shut, and most of the pain/discomfort was pressure behind my right eye. Had an angiogram on 10/29, again, no issues found. I was hopeful to be released from the hospital on 10/31, but my BP was too high, so they kept me another day, releasing me on 11/1. We opted to stay in Jacksonville post-surgery as we live 4+ hours away. Had post-op follow-up scheduled for 11/11, so had hotel through 11/12. Post-op check-up on the 11th was good; sutures were removed. Barring any setbacks, I am cleared to return to work on 12/1 with some lifting and climbing restrictions through 12/7. Came home on the 12th as planned, things are going well. Had some nausea on the 14th and 15th, which caused me to vomit around midday each of those two days. Still have a steady but tolerable headache, taking meds to manage my pain. I have numbness surrounding the incision and discomfort if I put any pressure on the area. Other than that, the inability to raise my right eyebrow, the constant headache, and fatigue, I am not noticing any lasting effects.
Did you want two topics? I don’t mind, just wanting to know…
All the best,
Moltroub
I didn’t find much when I searched for information about treatment/recovery for/from unruptured aneurysms, and though this thread may help others find that.
Thanks! It may very well be easier to find. Good job!