Hang in there everyone! I asked the Surgen and he said I should go to my Gp because he said that the pain has nothing to do with the vain being removed. surgery 58 years experience. Thank you so much. Although I do have the scar and chest pains a lot of you have I feel after reading your stories this is pretty normal. I am a little over a year past my surgery. I work and sleep all the time. I have had pain, numbness, and constant soreness in my right breast. Well, I matched 8/10 signs. I am generally a positive happy person and am very thankful for each day God gives me. The skin there is partially numb, so when I kneel down my brain doesn't trust that the knee is down and safe, so it doesn't want me to put weight on it. I know that my God is a healer and I am healed. I was told it could be stented at a later time. Most people spend 3 to 7 days in the hospital. I was very very poorly no i wouldnt go through it again. Hi Marche Glad to hear you are doing so much better. I was VEEEEERY irritable on ANY noise. In August i had an aorta anyerism that dissected all the way down my aorta. But I will say. God bless you all. However, I have found that going to cardiac rehab, which is like a gym where there are nurses and your heart is monitored while on exercise equipment has helped a great deal. Will this pain go away ? Surgeon Q&A: Radiation Associated Heart Valve Disease. The sudden fatigue others have mentioned still hits me 2-3 times a week and have to stop whatever I am doing and take a nap. I was relieved to see someone else still had this going on. I will be seeing my cardiologist in two weeks and the pulmonologist in April (oh yes, he put me on a CPAP and while Im doing well with it, I HATE IT!). The Meds have me constipated, so I take a stool softener daily, and a laxative weekly. I am sore STILL , the breast bone, the ribs, the pec muscles, and my legs. I had a quadruple bypass on March 12 2019. I find I can sleep 10 hrs a day and still feel tired. Thank you and never give up!! There are other battles I contend with, but mostly I feel blessed by God Almighty to have this second chance. My heart rate is all over the place. Hi. I too have good days and bad days. I am fortunate in that I was fairly young (58) and healthy going in and the recovery has been mostly good. Im just praying and taking one day at a time. I consider myself extremely lucky, not really much pain, no setbacks (yet? Lately experienced a little dizziness not severe but some and had an issue a few weeks ago feeling out of breath when traveling to a higher altitude town. He means well, but it is difficult for now. Things get better but, slower then anticipated. Then they saw through the sternum (breast bone or chest plate). Feel beat. I have 2 children mid 30s and 4 grandkids that I want to see grow up. Have questions about navigating your Inspire support community or need assistance from one of our Inspire Moderators? Instead I now see Im in very good company! I also just finished my heart Valve replacement last 2 months. Needless to say I was not happy and told him so. It has been great reading everyones progress after OHS. Reading through these reminds me to think more about others than myself. I am 5 months post cabg. Thank you for the comments, I had my bypass about 11 months ago, and I still have a little discomfort at times, didnt know whether that was normal or not, but I am doing very good, I had a tightness last week and went to the emergency room, however everything was okay so I thank God for that. A CT scan shows details of the bones, muscles, fat, and organs. It doesnt hurt just tightness. I also have Sjogrens and autoimmune disease. My left breast is numb from the . Catherine, Everyone is different and heals differently. Im a 62 year old male 5 weeks post quad bypass. I do feel tired and weak. pin pricking sensation in left breast pin pricking sensation in left breast. Advantage is that you dont need to take Blood thinners daily. Two days later I had complete renal failure and died, they debated whether to revive me, and I guess they tossed a coin but gave away all my compression stockings and some personal stuff when everyone thought I would not be back, they decided to jump start me. Aches between your shoulder blades, over the ribs, in the back of the neck, chest or leg incision. I am looking for brighter days ahead! And it can last for hours or even days after surgery. Some days I nap for an hour or two after my 7AM Meds, some days Ill doze when watching TV in the evenings, some days no naps. Go in next month for an evaluation. And i wish you all a great recovery in 2019..Darren from auckland newzealand. It hasnt been easy but then I had no choice. Sorry to hear about your post operative pains, but its a relief as well.Im 8months last the same operation as you (with an unexpected bypass as well during the op) and have a number of pains I keep assuming its the scar and nerves and nothing more serious. So here I go backwards to Cardiologist #2 and he told me I needed a stent put in. I am back to work at my part time job at Home Depot. Thank you all for any response, advice or words of support. This has been good for me reading all your stories. Doctors told me I should have died months ago. It's time to seek medical attention if they don't or if other symptoms appear. When does it get much better? 26 days total in hospital for heart and kidney issues so its taken me a bit longer to recoup and get some strength back. I provided some thoughts for Sean below, but Im curious to know if you experienced this heart surgery complication. Wish all of my fellow OHS patients a lifetime of wellness and happiness. Wayne2 questions: #1 are you walking every day? Hope this is reassuring. I am 42 years old. Can Numbness and Tingling be Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis? Ive had no swelling in my legs or anywhere. They are called Lyrica. A nerve can also be damaged by killing some or all of its fibers. Thanks to each and everyone of you who took the time to share your stories. My husband had an aortic heart valve replacement 7 years ago due to a bicuspid valve. My Chest does still hurt especially if I roll over in bed and get in the wrong position I then go to the recliner. You are right and yes, there are many things that are common to both men and women that can affect how we heal as well as a few things that you point out are quite different in our physiology. How long did it take? All that said, I am not back to normal. its been 2 months now after the operation, healing is well on its way, i just feel tired and sometimes out of breath and this is because of anxiety. Im 59 and live in Western Australia on the 24.4.2020 I took myself to A and E with what I thought was a chest infection, it wasnt it was fluid around my heart, not had any symptoms always tried to do the right thing exercising and watching weight, never smoked hardly ever drink and here I was with an ejection fraction of 15%. I am 60 years young, recovering from quadruple bypass surgery about 1 month ago. I thought my low fat diet was the culprit and started eating little more oily foods. I went to the GP but they neglected to send me back in. My blood pressure is 121/70 so its not too bad I am very impatient so have done more than I should have. 2023 Dotdash Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Glad I found this page as I see many similarities across the posts. During my recovery I always had pain the the sternum area and the incision. I had my surgery almost six months ago (triple bypass) I do feel a lot better then before the surgery but since the surgery I am very out of breath and my left breast is very sore. Advice? This is especially remarkable because there are so few treatment options for patients once severe CRPS sets in. Very informative article and I really enjoyed going through the comments to view others experiences after OHS. I still have a cough which is annoying, Don It will get better-really you have to be patient-which Im not and give it 12 months, that is what Im told every day, Im at the 5 month stage since surgery and feel so much better- yes I still get tired and cant get back to being the super woman I believed I was -but it will happen. I cycle, hill-walk on weekends with heavy back-packs. bone protruding after open heart surgery Sternum healing after bypass. 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. Heat and sun in sw florida is a killer. doi:10.1016/j.rapm.2008.07.527, Reda B, Wong I. Postoperative numbness: a survey of patients after hip arthroscopic surgery. They all have little pieces that I have gone through. The time it takes to fully heal will depend on the person's age and overall health and the complexity of the operation. Ive had my surgery 5 mos ago but still get it daily. Even my fatty liver condition has reversed. I see my cardiac surgeon tomorrow for post op visit. I hope to see if he can help me with my energy. Hey Susan Have had 4 stents. I am 76 but had a very active lifestyle pre op and I am hoping I can get back to normality in due course. This is priceless, wonderful help! Soon your partner Bob will be home and on his way to recovery, just like my partner. when i finally fall asleep i would gasp for breath so fear got into me when is wanted to sleep. Blessings! I think I need some rehab, Physio, massage, chiro. Steadily decreasing pain as recovery continues. He then booked me for an MRI so he could see the full extent. Please give me some advice Thanks. Would you be so kind as to share the website that you referred to (the physician led group)? It helped very much. Ive been reading comment after comment. hungry all the time- eating heaps of nuts. Thank you for your blog. Hi Teresa. Very similar to what I felt just after my surgery. The use of lumbar epidural injection of platelet lysate for treatment of radicular pain. Tramadol and several anticonvulsants synergize in attenuating nerve injury-induced allodynia. But, now I am seeing I am not the same. I made notes and called my PC physician and though she ordered a battery of test, I only got a basic EKG and was told at the end of my visit that during the EKG my heart stopped twice thats why they had to do the test twice but the second test my heart did not stop. Bouts of emotions and disbelief that I really went through all of this, but reminded when I remove my shirt and see the scar. i wish all and everyone are healthy and overcome this troublesome soon. He acts like it is no big deal! I think Im suffering from some depression. sternum pain Numbness and tingling in hands and aching in left hip when I sleep on my left side sternum separation Unexplained pain/discomfort under sternum Pain after open heart surgery removal of sternum Chest still hurts four months after the heart . The only thing its so frustrating at times thinking to ones self its never going to end,but I suppose four/five weeks into it is still early days. But a very strong heart. I may sleep 2 to 4 hours or total broken sleep for the night. The numbness and pain in thigh is the most annoying- just hope it goes away. I am 67 and had a double bypass for 3 blockages August 2017. Be patient, kind, understanding, helpful, insightful, considerate. I just had a mitral valve replacement, open heart surgery, endocarditis, mrsa of the blood stream, sepsis, a splenectomy, six strokes, and blood clots in both arms 7 months ago. AFTER SURGERY CARE. It's normal . 4 weeks now and ready to go back to work. I have read that the medications might be the cause or vertebral basilar insufficiency. Most of my life I have always felt like the toughest man to walk the earth. Immediate diagnosis and treatment are important. That was my mistake. I am dizzy most of the time. Better to check with Cardio Surgeon. So just checking with you guys and share your experience too. He should be out of the hospital in 4-5 days after surgery. I think feeling low and depressed is kinda normal also because i too have gone through these spells. And same remedy doesnt help the second time. Three weeks ago had my aortic valve replaced for the second time along with the ascending aortic artery and part of the aortic arch replaced. In fact, one leg swelling is worse than two swollen legs . Understanding the "pins and needles" feeling. Every waking morning I feel so blessed! He just treated me like any other CABG x 4, not taking into account Complete Renal Failure and reduced kidney function (form 70% to below 32% post op). My PC had missed all clues and failed to order the battery of tests that would have given her a better diagnosis. Home health nurse draws my INR 2x/wk and calls into Coumadin clinic. The early days were traumatizing. Hi, It will be exactly 3 months old on 20th June 2019 after my Surgery. Saw Dr yesterday. I am horrified that I will have to undergo another OHS! It is also possible for a nerve to be cut during surgery. For most, nipple sensation will return within a year of the procedure, however total nerve regeneration . Within 3 hours my doctor called me and said I need to find a cardiologist immediately. Still sleeping in my recliner, which oddly is a lot more comfortable than I would have thought, especially surrounded by a lot of pillows. etc. Read More. He cant carry on a conversation. Just dont force yourself too much esp carrying something heavy or stretching your arms too much. It didnt and ended up after 4 months causing dilated cardio myopathy and a lower ejection fraction of 35%. In 1982, spent 7 days in hospital having Heart related tests , sent home with a prescription for Valium and no answers. Hi Vanna, Read my story above, just posted now. Find and research over 1,500 patient-recommended heart valve surgeons. But I see that as another challenge to overcome over the next few weeks. Since my surgery, I have had two pretty good freak outs and went to the OR. I feel like I have rats in my brain. I had the triple bypass. So sorry for all the suffering and fear out there Why am I on this blog? Greetings from South Africa. The nerves have been damaged and MAY never heal 100%. If you have a leg incision, you may have swelling. The heat right now seems to be having a big impact on the dizziness. I am on a statin and asprin- thats it. Ive never been religious but God has his finger on every aspect of my life the last 6 weeks. Angiogram showed a 95% blockage in my LAD and surgery was recommended they couldnt stent it because it was on a bend and at a junction. And no appetite..if you didnt eat or sleep (all the tests and vitals they have to keep doing ) that would surely make you grumpy too..god bless you. I'm just so frustrated. I am 11 weeks out of OHS. (20 pages)..Been home in my unit(live on my own)for past 2days..Am starting to at last, getting to a properly relaxed state of mind,with proper uninterrupted resting periods..My guess is we all become victims of the systematic(incompetent/inefficient) ways in place with the Medical fraternity and ALL are pleased to leave the Hospital bed, even if in our own minds,were not ready to leaveYoure partners feelings have been matched by mine..Am sure this must be right across the boardcheers for now.. Hi Paula, I am seven weeks into recovery from open heart bypass surgery. Scar in chest very sensitive to touch and sensitive when tee shirt rubs against the scar, harvest leg still gets numb around the ankle. My story May 3 2019 in need of triple bypass surgery, blockage 100%, and 80 to 90% in two, outcome was quadruple bypass. I was in hospital for six days and was very irritable and depressed when I got home. Doc Neil. 3. My surgeon thinks Im doing great and my cardiologist thinks everything is fine. Its not uncommon to experience a pins and needles sensation around the chest, shoulder, and upper arm area as well. The reason they gave for only doing one artery was that the could not safely get to the second. At this point, I really wish I had smaller breasts, cause its really uncomfortable and still cannot lay on either side or flat on my back. Ride my bike daily, went on 8 kilometer trail hike with a friend the other day. I dont know if its better to extend life when the quality is this poor. This award-winning website has helped over 10 million people fight heart valve disease. I have just gone off all pain meds and I ache all over. I dont want to go through this again! Now I am running as fast as I did thirty years ago, maybe faster. PLoS ONE. Computed tomography is an imaging test that uses X-rays and a computer to make detailed images of the body. The good news is, even though it is a lot slower that I want, I am feeling better every day. it is so good to hear about others struggles when I am tired and my legs just wont go another step. What with coping with the sternum pain as well, it was very painful. That was excruciating and was re hospitalized several times. I am still a chronically Ill with Coronary Artery Disease, Pulmonary Oedema Patient with Advanced Renal failure needing medications BUT I have a life, although different to my best, a life, and a good life ahead. Adam has been featured by the American Heart Association and Medical News Today. Heart disease runs amuck in my family! My story is similar to most everyone here. Hair loss after hysterectomy. Now, I am on 4 medications Metoprolol, Rosuvatatin, Clopidogrel, and Aspirin. Best of luck to you. i had water in my lungs that needed me to be in hospital for another week. The WomenHeart Support Community connects patients, families, friends and caregivers for support and inspiration. Good luck to you. I am a practicing architect and I love what I do. Best wishes to you! I received that medication and I no longer have pain in my breast. If anyone is still experiencing breathing issues one year post and has any advice on that and anything that might reduce inflammation in the chest, your advice is greatly appreciated. The angiogram showed triple blocks. Ivy had a bad IV stick in her hand during which they injured the cutaneous branch of the ulnar nerve. 2008;33(5):404415. I had triple bypass in early September and after the first few weeks felt good enough to start scrubbing our bathroom floors. Now full pescatarian and its been hard but, I dont want to see the OR again. Thank you all for sharing. In most cases, these sensations will go away after a few days. Thankyou everyone for youre stories. I like the positive vibes your post has generated in me. Thought cough would cease but didnt. I havent got a lot of faith in this visit. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0190589, Neal JM, Bernards CM, Hadzic A, et al. hi All, I just turned 40 and 2 weeks later I was having a heart attack, I drove myself to the hospital and Dr found that I was having an attack but manager to thrombelize so that reduces damage, I was blessed to find everything under control. When mentioned to doctors . Read food labels for sodium content. Appetite is good but I need to lose weight. How Rare is Finding a Romantic Relationship for Rare Patients? While we cannot give you medical advice, we may be able to help you find an FH specialist. The prognosis following heart bypass surgery is both good and has improved over the past three decades. I can relate to some of it but not all of it. Thats what threw the drs off cause they cant understand how my heart valves got so blocked ( 2/95% & 2/85% blocked). Some people feel very tired and exhausted most, or all of the time. And heat is horrible. Talked to my cardiologist who wasnt concerned but I know Im not the only person to experience this and he didnt say it happens after bypass surgery sometimes. Lu g capacity has greatly increased. I have slept well since the Surgery, just not a full 8 hours at a time, mostly because of Med Schedule. I am tired and dont have the energy that I use to have. Heart condition greatly improved and am running on a treadmill several miles after stationary bike ride for an hour. I just received a concerned email from Sean about nerve damage after heart surgery. He told me I have heart murmur. ASD primum. My surgeon says it is damage to the ulnar nerve caused by compression of the nerves in my chest during surgery. Thats what I was told by a prior cardiologist & the emergency room in a hospital 2 days before my emergency surgery! I had my surgery done locally, but if I'm still tiring easily, and the pain and use of my right arm doesn't go away by my 1 year anniversary I will go. I am thankful for my many doctors, family, friends and technology. danville jail mugshots; marlin 1898 stock; 39 miles hunan impression . "Chest wall pain after cardiac surgery may normally last 3-6 weeks, but may last as long as 12 weeks on rare occasions," says Dr. Michael Fiocco, Chief of Open Heart Surgery at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, one of the nation's top 50 heart hospitals. But i will make them sit for few seconds and try correlation method and finally make sure I giving them the reason for the call. Hi I had my surgery 7 weeks ago and um still quite sore in my chest, but I have notice the pressure in my head which hadnt been there until now. I believe all is normal at the time in my recovery and pray for healing for all of us! I still have a lot of pain on my le After open heart surgery, I have pain in both arms and hands. I was in hospital 4 days only. ), all the Data from Therapy / Rehab is textbook, constant progress, and a much better sense of well being again! 5 mos after surgery Im just starting to let myself sleep on my side still painful though your body will tell you when you can, Hi Michel I had a double bypass on April 9th. Just doing little things like getting out of bed without help sometimes or making coffee is a challenge. I am currently doing Cardiac rehab 3 days a week along with walking most every day. Cardiologist said I have vertebral basilar insufficiency and recommended vascular surgery. Would you still have numbness in the sternum area ten months after open heart surgery? He was exceptional and I needed to find out more about my heart. He just rolled his eyes! Everyone tells me how much better I look but I sure dont feel like that inside. I practiced yoga and meditation for over 25 years. The creation of an incision can result in numbness due to temporary damage to sensory nerves. Stay safe and Stay well. Little things that were once only an afterthought have become so much more significant and dear to me. BUT had to remember its only been 2 full days since he had open heart surgerygotta give the man a breakthats what I keep telling myself, I wish I could be with him just knowing that he is safe there and its good that no visitors can go there because they wont be able to bring covid19 in and get him sick. A few weeks later my GP stopped Furosemide and I had a heart attack late July 2019, it was Acute Pulmonary Oedema and Congestive Heart Failure and I was losing my eyesight and hearing was in and out, I have not progressed well until recently. I mean no disrespect to many who have been there and done that, and those who have learned via traditional education or by any other means especially if they are men. Mitral valve surgery in April. I am 4 months post bypass surgery and doing really well. Wow! Hey all. An implantable loop recorder is a device that records the heartbeat continuously for up to three years. It is common for tiredness to last for months after treatment is over. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19472851, Orthobiologics (e.g. And called me on the second day, and I can see he is also not too too well alone, due to covid19. Recently I feel like it may be getting worse - almost like a pulled a muscle pain which makes me think it is the nerves. Now almost 10 months since surgery, he seems to have plateaued. So its kinda normal to feel a certain way. Drs say it takes up to six month to be at my normal self again. Incisions healing well but very sensitive. Some parts are numb and some areas feel as though someone took a hammer to them, still can't lay on my stomach, barely on my side and hurry in the shower. Try to do as much of what you used to do.your body will tell you when you should stop or slow downlisten to your body. I wish and pray you all get stronger and continue to heal physically and mentally from this mind blowing experience! Thought this was too long but sounds like yours is longer? Like I said, three weeks ago I considered myself on deaths door I couldnt breathe day or night I was critically ill and dying fast. Wow what a journey we have gone through! I just wanted to comment on changing doctors . Be kind to yourself and remember full recovery can take 12 weeks. I had OHS almost 3 weeks ago. I am still struggling with breathlessness really badly. Alas, I had to inform her she would not be so luckY..!! Lots of complications. How long did you wait to get a mammo after OHS? I had to take 2 tablets 4 times a day. Also, they told me in hospital to walk 4 times 5 minutes inside a house/flat a day for the first 2 weeks. Ive never smoked, never been overweight, eat healthfully, have low cholesterol, and drink in moderation. Theres a blood thinner, a beta blocker and metformin to control sugar. I have acute pain in my right side just in line with my right Armpit. This occurs when the nerves that run through a surgical site are damaged. He was available and my old cardiologist was off the grid. I couldnt find that fool for anything! You hit the nail on the head brianm depending on the skill of your surgeon (and whether he was something of a speed demon!) Any information would be reassuring. Although i am much fitter now at times i get tired easy. I put myself at about 85% of pre surgery and still improving. My heartfelt prayers go out to each of you for your journeys in recovery, I hope we all can find new Joy in living to replace the pain, suffering, and loss that our precious hearts must now endure. 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