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Hi Glad you are starting to feel a bit better. LaankaXX

Hi to you all and thanks for the welcome and your support .My decision is made and I am waiting on a date for coiling.I am currently having some time off work to get my head round things and spend time with family and friends .I have been gently telling my nearest and dearest in a way that is gentle and positive this time out to reflect has been good .It does not mean I am any less terrified but as in Debbies quote who knows what tomorrow will bring I am working hard to enjoy the moment. Love to you all and thanks again for your support ,wish there was a hug smiley. Laanka

Hi Celia I wasn`t given a choice about method only about whether to have it coiled or not.I am awash with statistics that mean nothing as it is not yet a science re probability. I hope all goes well . Doreen

Good Evening I am new to all of this so please excuse any error or omission.Here is the story so far.I have been attending for a hormone imbalance for many years and at the last visit in April the consultant asked that I have an MRI to look at my pituitary area to exclude any growth .This was to be the final visit after many years if nothing showed at the Pituitary Gland. Three weeks later I found myself crying in the garden having been sent a letter telling me that while I did have a small growth on the Pituitary Gland(not sinister) they had found an aneurysm and had referred me to the local Neurosurgeon. I have to say I was distraught and went to see the GP(think it was a locum) who advised that I should not be concerned!!!!!! as lots of people have aneurysms .I asked about my BP and was told why check it it had been fine on last check.(I can`t remember when it had last been checked years rather than months).A three month wait followed then I was seen by one of the Neuro team and advised that because of my age they would recommend treatment but the decision would have to be mine.I asked about stats and risks and was given numbers figures which mean nothing really unless you are in the 95% that are okay.I was advised to have my blood pressure checked and treated if necessary! I reiterated the locums advice and this was dismissed as inappropriate. Anyway I was advised I could talk with the Consultant Radiologist regarding the procedure and what was involved.It was another two months then I received a phone call with an appointment to meet with the Consultant .I have now met with this lovely man who took the time to talk through my scans pictures etc.He then again left the decision to me, it is so hard to decide however I don't think I can spend every day waiting to see if today is the day? I feel awful going on about making a decision when there are so many people on this site who have overcome significant bleeds ,surgery and life changing events. I have never been in such a difficult situation before and have had no opportunity really to discuss with anyone how I feel .I have not spoken with my children ( young adults ) or any of my family . Sorry for going on but I have read the posts and you all seem very supportive and non judgemental .Thanks for listening

Hi Celia Did he ask if you wanted the surgery or were you just told that is what they were doing.I am the situation of having to choose whether to wait or go ahead and have the aneurysm coiled .

Hi I am in the position where I have to decide whether to go for coiling and it is driving me mad I would like to do a little post to introduce myself but dont know how to.: