Maybe talk to your GP and give them a try. He finally called me through facebook video chat on the 3rd day, he texted me hi, on the first day. 2 weeks later I had ONX valve put in a Cabbage procedure done. Maybe its the heat in the south but I cant seem to breathe and I tire so easily it hurts. My name is Laura. Hello folks, 13 years ago I had a porcine valve replacement and all went well, I had also had a single bypass, nerve block, pace maker and Aortic graft put in at the same time but this year the valve reached the end of its useful life. I know the most hellish experiences are behind me and at least I sleep well but the fatigue is overwhelming and the continual pains & aches are horrendous. I had my last check yesterday (10th June 2020) and my cardiologist is now telling me we should start the process for me to have the op. Im 12 years past a heart attack. I have a cardiac tumor which I have been told is rare. They have me on a beta blocker which I am sure is part of the issue because at times my BP is 99/60 which to me is too low. after reading the many stories. Making the Incision - In the case of classic open heart surgery, the breast bone will be split open using a saw. We all produce different amounts of such tissue and if we sit huddled up in our first few weeks after surgery they will pull on the chest wall as soon as we start to sit up more erect shoulders back and all that! Let him rest as well, whenever he wants. it's nine weeks, is this normal ? It has only been 3 weeks since the surgery and I am hoping all will get better with time. working daily 5 hrs, sleeping like a baby, BP Good, Colesterol not so good. doi:10.1097/WNR.0000000000000382, (13) Khan J, Noboru N, Imamura Y, Eliav E. Effect of Pregabalin and Diclofenac on tactile allodynia, mechanical hyperalgesia and pro inflammatory cytokine levels (IL-6, IL-1) induced by chronic constriction injury of the infraorbital nerve in rats. If you have a leg incision, you may have swelling. I am 67 and had a double bypass for 3 blockages August 2017. I de idea to grab a cpl of Robaxicets muscle relaxants and go sit in my chair with my back seat and sufficient rent cushions to at least rest, if not sleep. when i got home i suffered with breathing problems depression and found that i could only sleep for about 2 or 3 hours and night. Are any of you taking this drug and if so how did it affect you? doi:10.1111/tog.12064, Azizzadeh B, Mashkevich G. Nerve injuries and treatment in facial cosmetic surgery. After a week, at home I called my surgeon and was told they had no, idea what it could be. Hello Everyone, I thought I was alone with aortic disease until I read everyones post. I have found these comments so informative. I have good support but that doesnt change the emotional roller coaster. I am now limiting my walking to 20 to 30 minutes a day. Last Forward to today March 27.unreal last night things progressed fairly well and to me, somewhat rapidly. Even my fatty liver condition has reversed. Reading your article makes me feel better. 2009 Mar;80(1):34-50. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19472851, (8) Emril DR, Zakaria I, Amrya M. Agreement Between High-Resolution Ultrasound and Electro-Physiological Examinations for Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in the Indonesian Population. A small 2019 observational study examined rates of sternal healing at midterm followup after open heart surgery. Now i am not facing breathing problem. The fact that I had told her about my swelling apparently did not raise flags that edema or lymphatic type symptoms meant something more serious so I never got additional tests. 9. For some reason, my outgoing personality is taking a hit following this surgery. I am praying for each and everyone, that you will all feel completely recovered soon and I hope to keep posting in this group. ASD primum. Plast Aesthet Res. I am horrified that I will have to undergo another OHS! #2 have you changed your diet? I found myself here today to look up how weather can effect this because its freezing in Colorado and the atmospheric pressure seems to alternate between a feeling of a bowling ball stuffed in my chest and the feeling of a bowling ball sized hole in my chest. The creation of an incision can result in numbness due to temporary damage to sensory nerves. Jennifer Whitlock, RN, MSN, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist. Su Y-K, Wang J-H, Hsieh S-Y, Liu X-Z, Lam C-F, Huang S-C. Walk at least 2 to 3 times a day for 20 to 30 minutes. Im happy to read your stories. I was committed to the ICU for almost 6 months and then shortly after was recommitted another 2 months for complications with fluid buildup in my lungs. What made it worse for me is that I lost my wife just 2 years ago so going through this alone was tough I really have to fight depression. He was available and my old cardiologist was off the grid. I couldnt find that fool for anything! I feel as if Ive been hit my a cement truck. Hi Janice. My all day stamina is slowly returning, although I have to work on being able to stand for longer periods. Hi Debra.sorry to hear you are facing breathless problem.I was facing same issue when Dr. found blockage in me. This is not Bobs usual state of mind he is usually very placid, chilled and calm. If anyone has experienced and of the problems I have ie: vent for 7 days or longer, unable to remember surgery and their mind just went off somewhere else and it all was so believable , continued fatigue, difficulty walking and increased hip pain, Incision pain especially to the leg where the vein was harvested (and it looks horrible) looks like a keloid scar and is very red and shoots pain down the leg, increased forgetfulness, feeling faint and dizzy, chest pain and decrease in Vision. I have a wonderful wife that has been there every minute, and family and friends that have been great also. Hihow is now the author of the blog?is she now in great condition?how are you now? The Cleveland Clinic defines numbness as "a loss of feeling or sensation in an area of the body." How long can live after 5 bypass open heart surgery with val My husband had open heart surgery 4 weeks ago. In addition, the nerve is surrounded by a fatty sheath (myelin) that acts like an insulator covering a wire. So far physicians tell me just to give it time, but I am taking daily pain meds, having problems getting rest and just want some answers. I cycle, hill-walk on weekends with heavy back-packs. Im feeling great. This is to be expected. Id like to know if anyone else has experienced this problem and if anyone has found a solution. Neurosurgery 36 years experience. I asked the same questions after 4 months to my doctor. My very best wishes go out to all my fellow HEART patients. 5 months smoke free too. I told the nurse a few days later, that the pain was so sharp at times I could not walk, across the room. I am 5 months now since the surgery, doing cardiac rehab which is almost over and overall so much better. Im 62 and I thought I had acid reflux because I only had pain after eating big meals at lunch time, my PcP did an EKG on me and it showed normal so I went on meds for reflux. In the future, I will add my thoughts and recovery struggles if there is anything interesting I feel would be useful to share. Trying to stay positive throughout this whole process has seemed to be one of the most helpful factors in my recovery. 2019;11(4):620627. I do OK some things make my chest burns , but other then that i do ok my scars healed really good . Well that didn't happen exactly. By Jennifer Whitlock, RN, MSN, FN I'm still hopeful with time it will go away, but I'm not as far along post-op as you are. Upper body arm shoulder pain. I have since goggled them all after STOPPING all medications and medicines. For 6 weeks i did remarkably well. Read More. Heres hoping that it passes soon. I was an extreamly healthy 33 year old man before my OHS and hospitalization this year. However, newer nonsurgical nerve repair techniques may be able to help. Following winds to all of you!! Im pretty sure Bob will be okay just give him time, hes been through a lot. Understanding the "pins and needles" feeling. Recovery time after open heart surgery is about 6-8 weeks. This community is sponsored by WomenHeart, an Inspire trusted partner. Front Neurol. This infection damaged all of my organs and most severely my heart lungs and brain. And for those who have had surgery what type of clothing would be comfortable post-op and what things should I bring for my stay? Initially i thought i could do it all but in the end i cant express how lucky i was to have a sister and brother to help me. I have stopped smoking and drinking alcohol. Use a heating pad or ice pack . Rehab is on hold due to COVID. The doctors can tell us a lot and thank God for them, but folks like you who are reporting from the trenches offer encouragement, lived experience, and advice. One of the medications I was given is Metoprolol but I had to stop takin it because it caused extreme swelling in my legs and feet and pressure in my head (particularly when bending over). ), all the Data from Therapy / Rehab is textbook, constant progress, and a much better sense of well being again! doi:10.1016/j.rapm.2008.07.527, Reda B, Wong I. Postoperative numbness: a survey of patients after hip arthroscopic surgery. Heart beat is 130.blood My MVR by open heart surgery is due this month.i am worried.what to do?? After that I had chest muscle pain and soreness like what many here have described. I dont know how to live with this. I have become somewhat active again and walk about a mile and a half a day. Im now getting ready to have surgery for an abdominal aortic aneurysm invasive that I just dont feel Im ready for anything else yet. I really benefit from reading this blog.. I went to the GP but they neglected to send me back in. All Rights Reserved. My husband does all the grocery shopping. I have also changed my diet and yes mine is also hereditary. Im 5 months past CABC-x4. Idk. Cant stand any material touching it. On two occasions these episodes caused Afib which resulted in me being put on Xarelto. Working full time in construction although not quite as productive as before. I feel I am recovered like normal before But off-late suddenly I feel little bit of short of breathing (May be PsychologicalLike when you think of breathing then you try to breath faster)..Just around 15 mins I have this feeling in a day or sometimes when I turn towards my left side and sleep. Stay safe and well , no, I dont think its normal; my husband turned into a totally different person; ended up not coming home to me; took my granddaughter, all kinds of horrible things but your story is the first Ive heard of this with anybody else; if youve found info online about it Id love to know where btw, he is back now but still no granddaughter. Some days I feel great as long as I dont over do it. He now walks 20-25 miles/week with me (though at a relatively slow pace), and hes back to work (forensic work for the courts, which hes been able to resume via ZOOM). Sometimes I just have to grab my chest & hold on to it until the pain resolves. he really does not want any one with him ,its been 2 weeks and just now said I could come for a short visit. For most, nipple sensation will return within a year of the procedure, however total nerve regeneration . Thank you to each of you for sharing your story. Mastitis is an infection in a clogged duct. Keep doing it it will slowly stretch the scar tissue and connective tissue. Im frightened, anxious, tired, no taste .. What are other peoples experience? Now, I am on 4 medications Metoprolol, Rosuvatatin, Clopidogrel, and Aspirin. Within 3 hours my doctor called me and said I need to find a cardiologist immediately. It was a long recovery.. Had 2nd surgery on Jan 14th to fight infection caused by violent coughing which broke two sternum staples. Thank you for sharing your story. CABG X 4 - Nov.2013. Ps. Doctors told me I should have died months ago. Surgery is a major cause for blood clots (" deep vein thrombosis "). I have read that the medications might be the cause or vertebral basilar insufficiency. You had surgery to repair or replace one of your heart valves. Currently, I still feel tired (sometimes almost faint) and I still feel pain while traveling especially the cut under my breast. , Hi Paula, I had my open heart surgery (double bypass) on 18 May at Harefield Hospital in Uxbridge. The upshot? 2016 Aug;123(2):504-10. doi:10.1213/ANE.0000000000001301, (15) Codd EE, Martinez RP, Molino L, Rogers KE, Stone DJ, Tallarida RJ. Everyday is different in regards to pain and my emotions but my biggest comfort is my family. The numbness and pain in thigh is the most annoying- just hope it goes away. Turns out it was all in my head. (Although I suppose it could also be effects of getting older!!! Take care! I am six weeks out from OHS, and find that I while I feel somewhat better than I did six months prior to diagnosis and surgery, I still have some issues. CT scans are more detailed than standard X-rays. my surgery is this Thursday, and my doctor told me I would have a noticeable scar for 2+ years or so. You never know how much they can inspire. 2012;59(1):2227. It definitely can take a LONG time to feel fully recovered. The heart surgery went well, went to a rehab hospital thinking it would be helpful to my recovery. A second opinion is a great way to see your options ! And called me on the second day, and I can see he is also not too too well alone, due to covid19. I was lifting weights again at eight months. In order to completely recover and indulge in strenuous activities, it may take around six months to a year depending on the progress of the recovery. Nerve pain was the only true pain that I experienced post op. I am thankful to be a live and tell myself that over and over when depressed thoughts enter my mind! If you have, please reach out to me. Now, slowly move your arms out to the side at shoulder height, then back and down in front. Be patient, kind, understanding, helpful, insightful, considerate. I am 3 months from terrible mitral valve replacement and couple other procedures. What other choice do we have. Thanks for the blog. Nerve Damage After Surgery: What Are Your Treatment Options? So, thank you everyone for sharing your stories! Two months after surgery, I have good days and bad days. Things can and often do get better with time. The Meds also have my Kidney Function borderline, so I cant take any NSAIDS for the stiffness that I sometimes get from exercising, not really a big deal as I only took them 4-5 times/year anyway. Lost 25 pounds from my preoperation weight. Im a year older than your son and had bypass surgery about month and half ago. I am fortunate in that I was fairly young (58) and healthy going in and the recovery has been mostly good. He has good days (last week he actually began to jog with me, albeit very briefly) and not-so-good days (yesterday he was exhausted after a very slow 2-mile walk). So, glad to hear what is normal anymore? 90 days now, I walk 5 days a week 30 mins each time, eat normally but frugally and have dropped table sugars, potatoes, rice, processed food, alcohol ( not touched booze since Feb 12) generally trying to take this fresh gift of life with care and caution. This ordeal has definitely showed me that I am not. Unfortunately I have never received any replies to my previous posts. Hello, I was just wondering if other people have experienced sternum pain after open heart surgery. I was taken off the Vent 1 day post op and then had to be put back on the Vent for 7 days. Aches between your shoulder blades, over the ribs, in the back of the neck, chest or leg incision. How long did it take? Hi everybodynice to read your stories of recoveryI am 56 y/o from Philippinesgoing 6 months after single vessel open heart bypass surgery using left internal mammary arteryfeeling better and stronger day by daysometimes feel back and shoulder pain and fatiguesometimes feel discomfort from chest incision when stretchinggenerally I feel great..stop smoking and trying hard to eat healthy foods more on veggies and fish..less fat and saltfruit once a dayregular exercise like walking and jogging at least 2.5 hrs a week or 3-4 days a week.always give thanks to the lord for a new lease of lifehow are you there?specially those who are now on 3 years or more from recovery?pls share againhave a nice day to all. Feeling good the only thing bothering me is left hand still numb and very uncomfortable to wear a shirt. My dr has prescribed me inhalers but they dont help much. Hi I had a triple 3 months ago, Im 52 and didnt see it coming, I feel good most of the time however I feel like I get little electric shocks running across my chest, I have been told that this is due to the nerves joining back together, does anyone else have this? At least I pray it is muscle pain! I cant lift a load of laundry, put dishes away, drive a car, and some days I can hardly get out of bed due to the pain. The right shoulder pain started at week 5 for me and still present. Back on the Harley Davidson at 12 weeks, other than a little initial nervousness, no issues at all. When you get to shoulder height rotate them to straight out in front and then slowly back and down. It would be so easy to give up and start wondering if this is even worth it. BP is controlled through drugs and am taking a blood thinner. He lives in a fog. , Hi, Yes I also feel the same I posted above(In detail. Had surgery 12 october 5 weeks ago for aortic valve replacement using minimally invasive procedure using edwards intuity bovone valve. Should I be saying goodbye? This surgery will require a . Can't say whether the voltaren (aka voltarol in Europe) will help but it certainly makes the massage less abrasive to the skin! So just checking with you guys and share your experience too. Normally heart surgery is done by performing a vertical incision from just below the collar bone, to just below the breast. Came home on 15th day, and while still hurting on scar and general rib area,and right shoulder, feel hopefull that before spring, Ill be back to normal. So they are not pushing him too much. 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