Just been to see the consultant - Mr Northeast. The date for my operation is September 28th. It will be an open repair as the aneurysm is too close to my kidneys for them to put a stent in from the groin. In any case, because I am so young!!!! they do not like to use a stent as they are unreliable and often need renewing.
I should be in intensive care for a couple of days, then stay in hospital for another 4 or 5 days. Then I should be able to come home and look after myself, but I cannot drive for 4 weeks. Will probably feel ill for 4 weeks as well.
98% chance of successful operation, 2% chance of dying during the op.
Chances of aneuysm bursting causing my death about 10% at the moment. The longer I leave it the higher the percentage.
Other risks of the op. are possibility of infection - only 1 in 100 get an infection and none ever in High Wycombe hospital (according to the consultant).
Possibility of blood clot going down into my leg which might cause my toe to go black and drop off!!!! Don't like the sound of that!
Slight possibility of kidney and/or bowel problems after op.
Oh well - here goes. Better have it now and get it over with.
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