Looks like a fun thread to share war stories: I'm late 40s, active but overweight, and no significant life impacting issues until late last year. Non smoker, occasional drinker
Now on low dosage blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes medications.
Investigation of URQ abdominal pain in December found large gallstones, fatty liver, and splenic arterial aneurysms (larger is 21mm, smaller in an awkward spot where artery joins spleen - cool image attached)
Gallbladder now removed, aneurysms practically inoperable at present and to be monitored.
Also a sleep study in my immediate future, further look at liver, and an overdue crown on a molar tooth.
Feels like everything all at once, hoping this is just a mid- life service, and all is good for another 40+ years. Definitely need to turn life around before i reach 50. I certainly wasn't impressed when qantas travel insurance quoted near $1800 extra on an annual policy to cover pre existing conditions!!
Any stories of hope or advice appreciated