Ruptured Aneurysm Surgery

[DeerSlayer]

I had a craniotomy eight months ago to clip a ruptured cranial aneurysm.  It was a wide necked aneurysm in the right posterior communicating artery.  After two months of recovery I returned to work and have been living a fairly normal life since then with recovery continuing more gradually.  My strength and endurance seem to have returned to normal and as near as I can tell I suffered no debilitating effects.  I am a 57 year old male and until that point was in excellent health and very good physical condition and in no way demographically significant as a prospective aneurysm patient.  My aneurysm was fairly small at 3 mm and seemed to have clotted after bleeding a small amount (but enough to produce one unbelievable headache).  I went to the emergency room after a few hours to an excellent hospital and was fortunate to draw a neurosurgeon who gets my vote as the best in the business.  Indeed, I am fortunate in many respects.  However, I still suffer occasional headaches, especially when weather fronts pass.  But they are seldom serious enough to require medication and generally do not last long.  My question concerns quality of life.  One of my strong passions in life is snow skiing and I am able at my age to still perform at a reasonably high level.  I went skiing one day a few weeks ago and had no problems with balance and also alleviated any concerns I had over fear inhibiting the aggressive posture required to ski well.  In two months I have a muli-day trip planned to the western mountains.  My days of mountain pounding are over for sure, no more moguls or XXX slopes, both because of the inevitable effects of age and because I am wearing a titanium clip in my brain holding a defective artery closed.  Although I plan to only ski in relative safety where if I fall at all it is likely to be nothing more sever than a hip slider, the potential of a more jarring fall exists.  But skiing is a risky sport and now I presume it is a bit more risky for me.  I've worn a helmet for several years already and will naturally continue to do so.  This arachnoid hemorrhage episode was not what I would call a spiritual awakening for me (I'm capable of understanding more subtle messages), but I desire to continue to live life as actively as I can.  However, I am curious if there is any information available on the level of activity I might endure (obviously no contact sports) and what I might do further to protect myself considering the possibility of dislodging or moving the clip.  How easily might a clip be moved?  Is this adventure a seriously insane risk or am I being reasonable in being willing to accept a little higher risk?  Any advice or guidance you might provide would be appreciated.  Thank you.

[diana99]

My sister has a metal clip in brain from avm 28 years ago. I think you should not be skiing this soon after surgery. I'm not sure how long it takes for the skull to heal. I definetly would wait some time...possibly a year, maybe a little longer.If you have Neuro-surgeons number call and ask.
I dought you have to worry later.
My sister leads an active life now. She does avoid anything involving pressure like rollercoaters, etc. But skiing, yes.
Diana