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Hi E, Long time lurker, first time I've sent anything. After reading today's post, I dug out my aneurysm images. Long story short, last July the wife and I went out with friends. I had too many shots of Cabo Wabo and after some carnal "exercise" I got an awesome headache. Next morning the puking started. I just thought I had an epic hangover. Finally gave in and went to the hospital 4 days later. 3 days and an MRI after that my doc says "you have a vascular abnormality" and are being transferred. The neurosurgeon at the next hospital tells me I've had a brain bleed and need surgery immediately. (They go in through your groin and up your spinal artery to get to your head) 1 year, 3 surgeries, 23 platinum coils, and getting fired for exceeding FMLA later, my 11mm baby is almost fixed. I'll find out in 8 months if the coil packs hold. I'm lucky, same thing took my next door neighbor's life 3 weeks ago. RIP Patty. Love the site. - Mike

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