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.
I could use more support as I am new to my father\'s illness, he has parkinsons and also was diagnosed with having aneursym in his stomach. He is experiencing difficulty eating and swallowing foods, I've seen a nutritionist to help me come up with ideas to what to feed my father but, I'm having a difficult time with coping with him not eating. He is basically only on a liquid diet now.. as he has no desire to eat anything that I prepare him. He's gotten weaker and it's frustrating for me to see my father so frail and weak.His aneurysm is only 4cm. The his doctor also told us that this something that can not be taken lightly but told us not to worry about it. (Who doesn't worry about an illness..??) He also told us at this time, he since his aneurysm is only 4cm, he can not be operated on, but also we were informed that he was in no condition to withold a seven to eight hour operation because of his health and other illness. If there is anyone who can help me and lead me into the right direction on what to do. He doesn't want to go into a home and neither does any of my family members. Please if someone could give me guidance it would be great. I'm very scare to lose my father to an illness. I've lost my mom to pancreatic cancer only three years ago.
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
How old is your Dad and how advanced is his Parkinsons? It is a fact that most docs won't operate unless the aneurysm is a certain size, 5cm I believe. Is he able to get around on his own power, bathe, things like that? Maybe they feel he is too high of a surgical risk, an AAA repair is an extensive surgery, with a long recovery, especially in older folks.
Your Dad sounds like he needs to get back that will to live, I've seen people loose it, then get it back (I've been a nurse) surround him with love and patience. In some cases, because of a persons poor health and age, the abdominal aneurysm has been left alone and that person has lived many years. By best to you and your Dad,
Babtruth
My brother at 65 and I at 60 both had a AAA, it is Genetic. Generally, people with low blood pressure and high colesterol. Until your father gets to a 5cm, I am sure they will not operate. I would question their reason if they operate before then. The healing time for me was 6 weeks- before I could go back to work and everything I did for the 8 weeks was done slow and easy. Very little pain after the first week. I him and your family well. The AAA is minor at this point. Work on his health and add plenty of love and understanding.
Jim9143