Aneurysms Support Group
An aneurysm (or aneurism) is localized, blood-filled dilation (bulge) of a blood vessel caused by disease or weakening of the vessel wall. Aneurysms most commonly occur in arteries at the base of the brain and in the aorta - this is an aortic aneurysm. This bulge in a blood vessel can burst and lead to death at any time.
Hello,I am 26yrs old and I was told I have a 6-7mm aneurysm on the left side of my brain near my eye. Initially coiling was going to be the best option but when an angiogram was done the surgons said the aneurysm is too close to my eye and open surgery would be best. Surgery is in three weeks and I truly don't know what to expect or where to go from here, it doesnt seem real to have something that is so quiet yet so deadly in your body. I was told my risk are that I could loose some vision in my left eye, or all, and then the other risk added to all open surgery. I'm trying to stay positive about this but it is really difficult. I would have to say my biggest fear right now is recovery time after the surgery, I dont do well with headaches and such, I mean who does really. If anyone could tell me about their experience after surgery it would be great.
marie65
i had brain surgery for anuyersuim after was hard for while but thankful i pulled through
deleted_user
Well I didn't have one that close to my eye but I went through brain surgery as you will. I had 2 one 10mm and the other 14mm. I actually came through surgery pretty well physically. I had just turned 30 and they say younger people like myself and you ca recover quicker. I hope you don't have problems but they can and do happen The fear I'm sure is in you and I hope you make it through the fears you have and have the support you need. It has been six (6) months since I had surgery but I still have issues. I have to take meds to sleep at night and I have a fear of someone breaking into or already has broke into my home. Both I hope will pass with time. Like I said there are dangers and things that can or will happen, but go into surgery prepaired. I hope you have no problem with surgery and recover fully and quickly. I wish you well.
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