Wow that is an amazing story. Thank God that you are alive. I go in for my appointment to see what to do about my Aneurysm on Aug 1st. I'm scared but your story is amazing. As far as lifting weights...I'd talk to your doctor about it and see what he/she says. Or start out small and see what your limits are. If you start getting a headache or anything funny feeling then I'd stop and see how it goes. If it doesn't stop then I'd call your doctor. But that's about all I can give you...seeing as how I haven't gone through surgery or anything yet. I hope this helps and you can msg me on here or anything. I'll pray for you though. Good Luck.