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First diagnosed at age 49 with aortic root diameter of 43mm. Two years later was 45mm. For the last 10 years it has roughly been in the 45 - 47mm range. My Aneurysm / marfan cardiologist thinks that any minor change during the longer latter period could simply be due to the aging process...

Yes, BP is good.

Now 62 but my 46mm root aneurysm was discovered at 49. Has remained stable this entire time. It could increase in size at any time but I take it year by year not thinking about it until my annual scans etc fall due.

Avoiding sudden and high increases in blood pressure is what it's all about. See attached which is a useful start. They are being quite conservative with exertion recommendation which is likely in case big compound movements such as deadlifts and back squats are included in the program. These...

Do you mean during or after ***?

I’m over 6’7” and seem to have a talent for experiencing falls. That said, I’ve never been afraid or hurt from falls even some fairly nasty ones. Mostly just hoping no one saw me.

Yippy, welcome back @Superbob. Recent lenses implanted during cataract surgery are clouding, quite common but usually not so soon after surgery. So getting one of the eyes lasered (YAG) next week. Supposedly quick and simple (I hope). Otherwise doing my indoor cycling 3 mornings a week...

SuperBob, fantastic to hear from you.

Looking very much forward to hearing from @Superbob. Thinking of you mate.

Hi gang. Been a bit busy lately sorry and distracted. Exercise going pretty well. Aerobic activity is generally a session of stationary cycling before breakfast. Will be warm enough for swimming soon in our home pool. Light weight training / bands two sessions per week. However undid...

Here’s a story (attached) on one of latest PEARS surgeries in Brisbane . A 36 year old personal trainer / martial arts instructor. After surgery back pumping iron and training:

My aortic root measurement is also 4.7 cm. The hospital where my cardio practices (Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane) has become the major one of two PEARS centres in Australia. I attended a conference there where PEARS was one of the presentations. There is great excitement around the...

Wonderful to hear you are doing so well. Thanks for the detail of the experience which is of great interest to the likes of me who will face surgery in the future.

After laying around a bit taking it easy from cataract and other minor surgery and being less diligent with dietary choices I think I may have added a little weight back on. Back onto the exercise bike today and easing back into some light weight training. Looking forward to a few days break...

How do your incorporate your resistance bands with this:unsure:?

Glad to hear it went well. Just had my second cataract surgery yesterday. First eye had better than 20/20 the day after surgery but has regressed a little a week later as the eye continues to heal. Depending on each individual it can take up to 6 weeks for vision to stabilise although my...

Thanks for the info. According to latest research Losartan, despite earlier research suggesting it slows progression of aortic aneurysms, has proven false. That said, since I’ve been on Losartan over three years now my root aneurysm that was growing 1 mm a year has been stable. Whether this...

Had cataract surgery on my left eye on Tuesday. Good result and so far no complications. Next eye being done this coming Tuesday. Been told to only participate in light duties so no vigorous exercise and resistance training being done this week and next. With each eye having vastly different...

Sorry to hear that. Although feeling a bit nervous now. I saw the eye specialist on Monday who advised my recent eyesight deterioration is due to cataracts. So left eye getting operated on this Tuesday and the right eye a week later. Being highly myopic and perhaps having a possibility of...

Great to hear.