2016 Aug;123(2):504-10. doi:10.1213/ANE.0000000000001301, (15) Codd EE, Martinez RP, Molino L, Rogers KE, Stone DJ, Tallarida RJ. I have become somewhat active again and walk about a mile and a half a day. There is no real resting periods,with a constant stream up to +50 per day of various members of the Medical teams continually interrupting you just as you are able to doze off or want to go to the toilet..Am sure it is a strategy to make you want to leave the Hospital to find somewhere to be left alone & in peace..(home)..Very simple things become complex, with the staff all seeming to come up with different answers..Being thrown a new list of medications,instructions etc,without any real understanding of same is thrown at you on your way out..the last 2 days & departure day, were the most frustrating. My concern is the top of the scar around and above the top of the incision is a big protruding lump. HBP. Statistics for depression are so high and alarmed me when I read up on it but knowing this is very helpful for me. I had just had a complete physical and it showed up perfect. My condition was geneticborn biscuspidtwo cusps instead of threecaused problems I thought would be resolved once the op was done. All in all I guess I am doing very well. Otherwise, continue to check back to our discussions, or consider joining our FH Support Group here: https://community.familyheart.org/welcome. This infection damaged all of my organs and most severely my heart lungs and brain. I think feeling low and depressed is kinda normal also because i too have gone through these spells. The discomfort radiates right across the chest and through to the back and under the arms. I have persevered and increased the massage pressure and the whole area has improved and the pain has gone As with any surgical procedure, open heart surgery requires incision care to avoid infection and minimize scarring. Beverly, it's a matter of degree no-one should be suffering excruciating pain after surgery. So just around 4 months now. It is common for a larger percentage of patients to experience nipple numbness in the first few months after their surgery. Just doing little things like getting out of bed without help sometimes or making coffee is a challenge. Also had nausea and loss of appetite. There is probably more. Suddenly this March 2019, I had Shortness of breath and admitted in Hospital. Should I continue with my relatively good quality of life as long as Im able and live (or die) with the consequences OR do the bypass with a real consequence being a material diminuition in my quality of life.? I thank God and my family. This is used to guide a small needle to inject fluid around the nerve to break up the scar tissue. Of course be sure to ask me about numbness and recovery with all surgical procedures. Will this pain go away ? Best wishes to all. but never had the pain people talk about. A slight amount of facial nerve damage could affect a patient's ability to smile. All the best, Mike, Great place to come to and read all everyones journey. The concern I have is that I have a persistent sharp pain on the left side of my chest which feels like it's coming from my heart or my lungs. it is so good to hear about others struggles when I am tired and my legs just wont go another step. He says the back of his head throbs and he feels pressure in his head also. Location. I also feel much worse than before surgery is not suppose to be this way. Two days ago my GP cleared me to go back to the Gym. I'm still hopeful with time it will go away, but I'm not as far along post-op as you are. it's nine weeks, is this normal ? Ive never reached out before. Im wondering if part of this is due to the high doses of statin and beta blockers they put me on. Instead I now see Im in very good company! Thank you all for sharing. Still worried about my muscle pain and sternum tenderness and take ibuprofen to keep it under some level of control. 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. An implantable loop recorder is a device that records the heartbeat continuously for up to three years. 30 years? God bless you. I send good wishes for healing to all of you- in both body and spirit!:-). 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. I received that medication and I no longer have pain in my breast. This is known as neurapraxia. This is the top band area that I am talking about. It had caused an aneurysm, and it was also severely leaking. I was in cumadin but my numbers went from one to nine, very irratic. Doing it this way ensures that they don't cut through any chest muscle, so this normally ensures that normally the only pain is from the incision. I went to the doctor and they sent me to the hospital ruled out my heart and sent me home with my severe back pain. Its been a challenge! Pace maker implant 20 years ago after running the New York marathon with a fever and ended up with pericarditis. 4 weeks now and ready to go back to work. All went well. Rest when you are tired. J Bone Joint Surg Am. Maybe talk to your GP and give them a try. Read that dizziness is a consequence of open heart procedure. I have been told that generally there is a month of healing for every hour of this type of surgery. Have any of your readers experienced this? Best advice I have had is stay as active as you can and time is your friend. I have been told get used to it that is what often happens after open heart surgery. I am hoping you and your readers can provide some useful information, either scientific or anecdotal. Its frustrating because the pain in my chest is sometimes scary I dont know if it is sore muscles, healing or a heart attack. Heck, he was doing TAVR on every one else?! 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? This complete loss of sensation or tingling at the incision site is common in all types of plastic surgery, from rhinoplasty to liposuction. They all have little pieces that I have gone through. Im 60 years old, thought pain would be bad. My husband had an aortic heart valve replacement 7 years ago due to a bicuspid valve. Feel like my life revolves around watching the clock to take meds. Although i am much fitter now at times i get tired easy. 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!). If, you know anything different please advise. But one year ago I was diagnosed prediabetic. Sign up with the Family Heart Foundation to receive monthly news, education and support! Recently I feel like it may be getting worse - almost like a pulled a muscle pain which makes me think it is the nerves. I did not sleep a wink as the co.boned tightness of my chest and back pain intensified. Unfortunately there is no cure and it resolves itself, but mine is back again after lifting bags of Xmas shopping. Around 5 percent of the women who undergo breast augmentation will experience permanent nipple numbness after surgery. I hope it is better now. We took our sailboat out the first week of Sept and I was able to pull the anchor up myself which winded me pretty good , but getting back to work and doing the kind of work a mechanic does has been my best physical exercise Ive done so far and its made a difference. 8+ hour long Surgery, 3 days in CICU, 4 days upstairs total of 7 days, then home. I later learned the numbness was an effect of the Ibuprofen I had been taking. Dr. Mustafa Ahmed says . In this blog I will follow my everyday journey of living with familial hypercholesterolemia (or FH). I hope to see if he can help me with my energy. I had the aortic valve replacement just over a year ago too (Im 56). I know in time, things will feel better. Greg says, "Here is a must for any OHS recovery". Our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This major operation leaves them with a long chest incision and a lengthy recovery. It makes the breast swollen, tender, warm, and red. What with coping with the sternum pain as well, it was very painful. My surgeon told me that it may take as much as 6 months to become normal. Durham, NC says, I have not been on this site for very long. 2019 Mar;61:124-129. doi:10.1016/j.jocn.2018.10.108, (4) King R. Microscopic anatomy: normal structure. 2018;6(5):2325967118771535. doi:10.1177/2325967118771535, Kuponiyi O, Alleemudder DI, Latunde-Dada A, Eedarapalli P. Nerve injuries associated with gynaecological surgery. Coronary arteries are the blood vessels that bring blood to the heart muscle. I have few symptoms associated with my heart disease and feel pretty well. It allows the surgeon direct access to your heart. J Clin Neurosci. I am not gaining weight but definately feel like the band is tighter. He lives in a fog. If you have a leg incision, you may have swelling. -Occasional numbness & tingling in the last 2 fingers & sometimes the entirety of both my hands. Numbness is a fairly common side effect of surgery. I can't find that dry shampoo anywhere, does anyone know where to find it? i am back to work as I write this. 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 . One issue is that it is highly specific but has low sensitivity. The discomfort should easy around 3 months. It hasnt been easy but then I had no choice. , Hi, Yes I also feel the same I posted above(In detail. She has experience in primary care and hospital medicine. I dont feel it all the time. I start cardiac rehab in about a week so hopefully that will help me to gain stamina. Thank you all for sharing your experiences. 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. Is it possible for Barbara to not have any scar from the top of her sternum down to her cleavage within 7 months of her surgery? Dizzy, Vertigo, and I live in a brain cloud. 85 clinic locations offering non-surgical Regenexx solutions for musculoskeletal pain. I think I find my self having what I call Panic Attacks just out of the blue. __________________________________________________, (1) Tos P, Crosio A, Pugliese P, Adani R, Toia F, Artiaco S. Painful scar neuropathy: principles of diagnosis and treatment. My Drs were furious as my kidney function was perfect when the sent me but now down to 10%! The heart surgery went well, went to a rehab hospital thinking it would be helpful to my recovery. Scar in chest very sensitive to touch and sensitive when tee shirt rubs against the scar, harvest leg still gets numb around the ankle. (it was 100 degrees outside). So it makes sense that you may feel numbness and tingling afterward. Went to UAB in Birmingham, Al (ROLL TIDE) and they got me fixed up. I am 5 weeks post op I take Metoprolol twice a day also no side effects. My heart rate is all over the place. After 3 trips to the nurse for dressings changed every other day i collapsed in the surgery oxygen levels 84 i was unconcious and an ambulance had to come and rushed me back in. Stretching may have been too muchsoooo will eliminate weight. I am still amazed that I was home 3 days after open heart aortic valve replacement. Best thing is to exercise a little bit by walking at least a mile a day for at least 5 days a week. So tired of being sore, how long still??? Walk at least 2 to 3 times a day for 20 to 30 minutes. My cholesterol has dropped 132 points (LDL dropped 50%), my blood pressure is averaging 120/80 to 119/74 Corona Virus interfered with my doctors appointments, my cardiac rehab, my birthday, Christmas, New Years, my great granddaughters birthdays, my daughters birthday and so many other events, but Corona Virus nor the heart attack /bypass interfered with my faith and my determination to live, laugh and love. But I will say. I was released after five days but right back in (helicopter & ambulance delivery back to surgeon) for a second ohs due to problems. In this case, the area below the cut nerve could go numb. Thank you Lord for placing each Angel in my path as I slowly gained mobility and strength! At this point, full feeling may not be guaranteed; numbness one year after breast augmentation is typically an indicator of permanent changes in sensation. Please do not ignore any signs. Thanks to each and everyone of you who took the time to share your stories. Hihow is now the author of the blog?is she now in great condition?how are you now? I am lifting 30 plus pounds, but not over doing it. This is so difficult . Chest still sore opposite the incision. Heres hoping that it passes soon. I had to reduce my work hours. I felt fine was cycling 20km regular and walking 10km regular and going the gym 4 times a week. Still waiting for follow- up appointment with surgeon and cardiologist. . But I push myself to deal with the pain until I got used to it and now 8 weeks later I can turn in the bed without a problem. They couldnt understand why my heart function was so poor, there were a couple of blockages but only at 60%, he said we cant see any other issue causing this so lets get the obvious fixed, I said ok and 6 weeks later I had a quadruple heart bypass, 5 days in hospital and I was home and that was including having a collapsed lung after surgery I had no pain only discomfort,8 weeks since op I feel really good, first 2-3 weeks I felt fragile and sleep wasnt the best, but no pain, I recently had an echocardiogram test and was told my heart was returning to normal function Its very daunting Paul I know but as my wife said its better get it done now while youre relatively fit rather than having it done as an emergency, yes reading the other posts I seem to have been quite fortunate with my recovery so far, I hope this helps you, take care Steve. My blood pressure is usually 156/92 (not good), but my heart dr says just monitor it for 3 months I am thinking of changing Drs. Many times the symptoms are temporary, for example, many patients have nerve problems after surgery that only last for a few weeks to months (2,3). The lack of a good night sleep is driving me nuts. Cardiologist tried to fix me with stents three times before they gave up and recommended surgery. Take the surgery, prepare for six months rest and rehab and enjoy the next 15 years or more of your life. 10 days later I mowed the front lawn and half my neighbours and walked the dog (she is 72 and did the rest of her lawn). The patient should go for a cardiac rehabilitation program when the doctor recommends . Neurohospitalist. Neil. The effect was to give me huge electric shocks in my calves and knee. I had my mitral valve repair 3 years ago, and am now getting upper back pain, like Scot A. above -which no one had warned me about, (but thinking about it is fairly obvious side effect, as the chest is pulled open and the ribs are moved far more than they were designed to). Sitting up was an effort, for days and weeks. My pcp helped me more than Cardiology doc and was less expensive. Hello, 5 months out from surgery. Things can turn around in a day, be optimistic. Went to an ENT to check my esophagusIt was fine, however he expressed that when fluid builds like this, your lung is not expanding well. This burning sensation worsens at night and it keeps me up for hours. I went back to work full time in June but even getting from the parking lot to my office is a struggle. Front Neurol. Increasing pain with deep breaths. Take a medication to remove excess fluid if needed. Early this year I got an internal infection from the flu which resulted in secondary MRSA and Sepsis infections. I am now concerned about his mood he seems very irritable, frustrated and angry almost and he is desperate to come home. I dont remember much as it was happening, but when i woke up, Dr.s nurses,, and family around me. Always think about a blood clot if there is one swollen leg after a surgical procedure. I am 7 months post op from an aortic heart valve replacement & aortic root repair to address an aneurysm & I feel my body is not my own. I am able to just about anything. Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. I provided some thoughts for Sean below, but Im curious to know if you experienced this heart surgery complication. Should I be saying goodbye? I find that if I stick to these 2 things religiously (because there certainly isnt very much else that we can control, besides diet, exercise, and sleep! First time was 14 years ago with constructed valve made from material from a cows heart. I still have dreadful pain in my breasts after open heart surgery. He ordered an Echo, EKG. First time was a quick recovery, but I was also 49. I have also changed my diet and yes mine is also hereditary. 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. I work and sleep all the time. 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. Had 2nd surgery on Jan 14th to fight infection caused by violent coughing which broke two sternum staples. Of course, there are always exceptions. It's common after heart surgery to be sad or blue, but these feelings should pass after the first few weeks. Sometimes, numbness may occur with tingling or a "pins and needles" feeling. Have my good days and bad days. Things can and often do get better with time. Sorry for jumping right in, and so. 45 days after my Surgery I took my first flight journey back to the country where Im working and started working. My chest aches and feels heavy. I have been surprised at the way this surgery has impacted me emotionally and physically. I hope so cause I never want to go they this again!! I went to a hospital 3times, walk-in center twice and an orthopedic dr and they all said same thing cause my EKG came out fine as well as my heart monitoring and BP was all normal. I guess the discomfort never goes away. Eat a low-salt diet (2,000 mg of sodium a day). Paycewhat made you choose mechanical the second time around? I felt so alone with this systemic atherosclerosis from no discernable cause other than unfortunate genetics. One of the common complaints of those who went through breast enhancement surgery is the feeling of numbness on one or both of their arms. Hello Mark, good to hear your story and truly hope youre recovering really well. Sternotomy Surgery. Hes not the person I used to know. I am 56 years old I had a bicuspid aortic valve replaced. I can't lay down or sit in one place long. 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. Doing aerobic exercise, such as walking and stair climbing, will help you gain strength and feel better. Also, they told me in hospital to walk 4 times 5 minutes inside a house/flat a day for the first 2 weeks. The worst for me is the back and arm pain. I had diminished mental acuity for about 3 weeks after Surgery, at first I was very concerned, until the fog started clearing and I figured that it was due to the Anesthesia. at home I called my surgeon and was told they had no. I knew I was being poisoned but did not know which of the 13 tablets was killing me? I struggle to work up the strength to the most basic tasks such as showering and very light housework. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. Endometriosis Leg Pain: Before, During, and After Periods, Bunion Surgery: Everything You Need to Know, An Overview of Nerve Pain After Abdominal Surgery, Sinus Surgery: Everything You Need to Know. I take 1 x aspirin, 2 x Furosemide a day (not 8 as he prescribe and no Spiractin 25), I take half a Bisoprolol and 1 x Atorvastatin a day. I also am still experiencing some nausea and dizziness to this day, especially if I look up quickly or turn my head to talk to someone. I like cardiac rehab but I still dont feel 100 % and it is very frustrating especially when I see people in rehab that are so much older than I am, that are doing better. 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). Thank you for sharing your experience. All of this is very good right? I check my blood every 15 days once (PT INR). 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. Since you are young they might have given this. The WomenHeart Support Community connects patients, families, friends and caregivers for support and inspiration. Fast heart rate that didnt slow down for hours, and two days of discomfort in my chest. Thank you all for any response, advice or words of support. It seems a bit more than post-op blues. God bless you all. I'm just so frustrated. There are many cut on my body since the procedure change during the operation (the first procedure minimal invasive was not success so I had to do the open heart surgery one). . I wonder what causes this maybe I should call the doctor whatta think. Finding some comfort, ease, in reading your posts. This all came out of nowhere- now understand it is certainly genetics Im doing pretty well. The ribs are good but i do feel it occasionally when i move/twist but it isnt painful just uncomfortable. the Edema went away after a couple of days and really hasnt returned. Hi all I am 41 years old and have had a triple bypass surgery on the 12 Th of April this year. I was asymptomatic before my surgery but my regurgitation was severe. Ten days later I had a pacemaker put in. There are different conditions that can lead to neurapraxia after a breast enhancement . Wow what a journey we have gone through! I spent many nights rocking back and forth from severe pain in back and shoulder, then April 30, 2018 called my brother at 11:30 at night asking him to take me to the hosp (a different one from the one I was going to) cause I couldnt breathe from the pain. The heat right now seems to be having a big impact on the dizziness. When I think that the pig valves are only good for ten years on an average, I get depressed. sensitivity (to the touch) reduced . . One problem that is now occurring is acid reflux. The electric shocks diminshed with time and only occasionally do I get them now, but the numbness persists and shorted nerve multiple touch sensitivity also persists 8 1/2 years later! Thoughts suggestions? I think diet is extreamly important to heal well. I am trying to find what normal is I did go through the surgery and overall the recovery, I thought great. I take a 2 hour nap in the afternoon and sleep about 9 hours a night. Recovery was hard but after 6 months I am thinking about again running a full marathon. It is also possible for a nerve to be cut during surgery. The Surgical Team at Ft. Walton Beach Medical Center was nothing short of Fantastic! My stitches will come off on Monday, and so far, I am very happy with my progress. Roll on 10 months, I have had aortic replacement valve. But four months later I feel great, Im working full time and walking 2 miles a day and feel great. 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