Hi,my wife had a ruptured aneurysm may 10th 2008.surgery was performed and clips were use to stop the bold flow. 8 Years have gone by and each we are just grateful for all the support we received and the answers to our prayers.Jesus cares and in our darkest moments of despair he will stand by our side. I can assure it definitely gets better each passing day. You will be scared but that’s normal.God bless you
kaitlyn,
I waited a nerve racking 6 weeks. I felt like I had a time bomb in my head. There isn't any sense in going through all my details. Here are some words of encouragement. First, medicine has come soooo far in treating this condition pre-op and post-op. Actually look around this site and all the success stories of the people are part of this site. As scared as you feel, relish in the fact that it hasn't blown, I'm sure you're very thankful for everyday that goes by and the aneurysm is still in-tack. Try not to focus on all the scary possible complications. Doctors can be famous for "laying out all out on the line" which scares you beyond recognition. Remember, look at all of us that have survived ruptures and non-ruptures.
If you are God believing person, do pray, and read scipture. For me, its saved my emotional state everyday for 6 weeks. God bless
Kaitlyn,
I too had a rupture and everyone is correct, YOU HAVE TO THINK POSITIVE! I believe in the Law of Attraction and that we are all responsible for way our lives turn out. Remember positive thoughts bring positive outcomes, negative thoughts bring more of the negativity. Get out of your head, so to speak, and find things that make you happy! Focus on that and not the surgery. Focus on the wonderful life you and your boyfriend will have, and how blessed you and your children will be when this is over! Start making plans for the future, GOOD, FUN, HAPPY, EXCITED....those are words in your vocabulary from this day forward!
God Bless You, I look forward to hearing the good news report from you shortly! :-)
Hello Kaitlyn,
I had one clipping surgery for MCA aneurysm and a coiling for a SUCA aneurysm which is a rare type of aneurysm both were incidental. I started drinking camomile and melissa tea and took magnesium tablets each day both of these helped me to relax a bit. I was all alone that time and it also helped me to renew my faith in God, so praying also helped a lot. I will pray for you and I am sure everything will go much better than you think. You are so brave to make this decision so the rest will be easier. All the best!
Hi Kaitlyn,
I understand what you're talking about, "the being close to tears". I had my clipping 2 years ago. I had known I had 3 aneurysms for 5 years previous to clipping. Doctors were just keeping an eye on them. I really didn't stress over them until I started researching on the internet, 4 years after diagnosis, when surgery was suggested, but the risks of surgery were greater than the risks of rupture. So I decided to wait, and also stop researching on the internet, and trust God, meaning trusting that He knows best, and is in control of the situation. (It is hard to have peace of mind and heart and to trust God when we keep reading of stories of ruptures, etc.) Then, the fifth year, 2 of the aneurysms showed an increased growth rate, so it was strongly recommended to do surgery (in my case, coiling was not an option). So we scheduled surgery to about a month away, and I told myself and husband we should use that month before surgery just to have a good time, and enjoy the kids (then 5, 7, & 10) while we could, because we "just don't know" what the future might bring. But, it was hard to do that, as I found myself anxious, and emotional as well. All this to say, it is so very natural to feel upset and scared when you know you're just about to let someone, as qualified as they may be, still human, operate in your brain. The waiting is difficult, there's no going around it. Recovery has its challenges, but you will relieved when it's behind you. Believe in God for help and strength. You definitely need and will need all He can offer you, as well as help from those around you. You will be stronger after it all. From one who's been there too. =)
my prayers are with you. I cannot imagine the anguish you must have. may you be at peace knowing prayers are going out for you, trust in knowing the great surgeon will be with you. praises that you were given this opportunity to have surgery, that they found your aneurysm. you will get through this and be even a stronger person for it.
Hello Kaitlyn, I can understand how you're feeling, of course - but, trust me, it's a heck of a lot better that your aneurysm has been discovered, and is going to be fixed with surgery, than to have no idea it's there until it suddenly ruptures, which is what happened to me and to lots of other people - OMG, the rug was suddenly pulled from under my feet, I came out of a coma months later with no idea what had happened. I know it's scarey, but at least you have time to prepare and make arrangements, and the surgery will be planned and not an emergency job - it's FAR better this way! And it will be a good test of your new relationship - when your boyfriend comes through this, still supportive and still with you, you will know for sure he is a really good guy - I was fairly newly married when my rupture happened, and my husband turned out to be a total hero, nothing could have bonded us like the way this awful, unexpected experience did. Chin up - you'll be FINE!
Kaitlyn, I am praying for you and wishing you a speedy recovery. I had a ruptured one and knew I was in a horrible space and didn't have time to think about the surgery they just cut my skull open and took care of the ruptured one and the one that wasn't ruptured yet (clipping) I was back to work full time in two months my life got better because I realize how close I came to not being here. Think about a gofund fundraiser I wish I had thought about it to help with my bills however that is all working out as well. I will be saying prayers for you day and night....You will be FINE...I trust in that.
Hi, Kaitlyn. It is normal all your feelings before your surgery. I had two brain aneurysm surgeries, the first one in Dec. 2008 and the second May 2013. For that reason, I understand you. However, let me tell you do not loose your energy being worried, scared, and emotional. Pray to God and put all your faith in Him. He is the big doctor, the Healer. Spend quality time with your babies, eat healthy food, and be positive. There are very good videos in YouTube to handle anxiety. I wish you the best and you will be in my prayers. God is with you!!!!
Kaitlyn, best wishes to you, your feelings make so much sense, many are thinking of you, and will be wishing you the best. my experience was a bit different, I did not know I had an aneurysm, had a burst and did not know what was going on for months, no family, but friends supported my healing. my first awareness was feelings of gratitude. Take care and keep us posted.
Hello Kaitlyn. Look at what you have accomplished so far in life. Just in your few written words you have described your determination and drive to raise your kids, care for pets, manage a restaurant and you are doing this with your own motivation and 'grit'. A roller coaster is the best way to describe life and roller coasters are fun and exciting, but at times terrifying. While this moment in your life might seem terrifying, you will get through it and eventually will be able to exhale and enjoy the next curve on the ride. I speak from experience and suffered an aneurysm rupture several years ago. My life was changed in that split second and even though it was a terrifying and difficult time, I can look back now and know that those years of recovery helped make me who I am today. Learn from this experience and let life happen, taking each obstacle as a stepping stone to your next phase of your life.
Kaitlyn,
I know its hard but try to be grateful that they found it before it burst...faith and gratefulness that everything will go well will get you thru this. Good luck!!
Beth are you saying that having coiling done makes your hair fall out?
Beth said:
I sure do feel for you! Put all your trust in God, He will see you through everything! It's okay to be scared and the waiting is awful! You are doing great, you've found support, you've researched everything and probably know more about brain aneurysms than you ever wanted to!! You sound like a very strong and smart woman! I know what you mean about it all hitting you! As you know, everything is such a whirlwind of information you don't understand, appointments, tests, different doctors, etc. For me the totality of everything I'd been through didn't hit me till two weeks post-op when my hair fell out! Since your having a clipping I'm pretty sure you won't have to experience that!
Stay positive, you will come through this just like you've come through every other challenge!
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me ~Philippians 4:13
Hello to all! To begin my story, I need to go back to March of 2010, as it all began then. I got up one morning feeling just fine. An hour or so later I began to realize that something was wrong. I had a numbness that was going from my right shoulder to my left, my legs felt numb. I got to my phone and called 911. By the time the ambulance got to me, I was unable to see. Once I got to the hospital, I was sent to CT to find out what was going on with me. From there I went into Emergency surgery. The next thing I remember is waking in ICU. I remember asking " What happened to me?" No one would give me an answer. My surgeon came in and told me that my Aorta had ruptured in surgery! I had survived! 18 months later I went in for a check up. My Doctor ordered another CT. This is when I found out that I had an Aneurysm in my skull. It was in the " pocket" where the blood and nerves go to the eye and face. It was a very large one! At that time the PED Was going through approval by the FDA. This was in 2011.
I waited until 2012 to have the PED implant. I was the first patient in this area ( Kansas City, Mo/Kansas) to have this done. IF it hadn't for my Aorta, it may not have been found! This to I have survived! I am now 70 years young and living life to the fullest! I often talk about all of this to others who have an Aneurysm, just to let them know that there are " SURVIVORS" and that we can and do lead a quality of life!
I do not offer advice, I just tell what happened to me, how my Annie was found and what was done for it! Maybe this is why I survived my Aorta Rupture! To help others!!
Hi Katlyin,
The waiting to get to the hospital is the worst. You found did find the greatest sight which you will find everything you need itb was started here in Mass. by my doctor and staff. Almost 25-30 years latter its great to reach so many people and answers so many questions. When I had a clip I was in a fog. Never cried , but i did with shoulder surgery. I was home in two days and at wall mart looking for xmas sales.
I hope you get a letter from your brain which we were giving. It's your brain talking to you. Just make sure you rest and go slow your body will let you know. Glad it was found. Only if people realized how many people have 1 out of 50. You're in good hands . I know I was in good hands, still do with a second one. I had my head clipped and I was lucky the plate and pins were moving towards my eye last yr gone Plate was removed one day home not alot of pain the nerves grow back slow. When you have any questions always come back here. Lets us know how you are. Sue