All I can say is you will not go one day sooner than God wants you . Roll on 10 months, I have had aortic replacement valve. Thank you all for any response, advice or words of support. 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. I was home 1 week when the infection broke out on my sternum. Have been to many doctors and all told the same thing "Nerves take time to heal if ever". Though his cardiologist seems to be satisfied with his progress, were aware that he (my husband) is just another patient, and so the details of his progress (or lack thereof) is really only important to us! 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. Appetite is good but I need to lose weight. Blessings to all! And my entire chest on either side. Thank you all. Hi everyone. I do OK some things make my chest burns , but other then that i do ok my scars healed really good . 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. 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. I have also changed my diet and yes mine is also hereditary. You raise a really good question about nerve damage and heart surgery. After further tests, he said I have mitral valve prolapse (nearly state 4) and I need surgery immediately. . Did you experience any form of nerve damage after heart surgery. Of course, there are always exceptions. It makes the breast swollen, tender, warm, and red. I was feeling fine until I went into my yard over the weekend to do some raking of leaves from last fall. That left side numbness usually involves harvesting the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) that is very commonly used to graft to the left anterior descending (coronary) artery (also known as the widow maker.) It is extremely difficult to explain the experience and Im sure everyone would be different. This is known as fatigue. I am tired and dont have the energy that I use to have. 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. However Ive been concerned about the chest pain and numb arm spells which I have 3-5 of daily. Im now getting ready to have surgery for an abdominal aortic aneurysm invasive that I just dont feel Im ready for anything else yet. platelet-rich plasma PRP). My husband had open heart 2 months ago. Good luck to you. My partner Bob had emergency open heart surgery (aortic arch replacement) on 22 March in the UK just days after having angioplasty (3 stents fitted). She writes, "Adam, I am 55 and had open heart surgery to replace my valve about three weeks ago. Some Pleural Effusion (L) Lung reappeared after the Surgery. 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. Sorry for jumping right in, and so. I just went thru a cabgx4 and now trying to recover. I went to the GP but they neglected to send me back in. I am still amazed that I was home 3 days after open heart aortic valve replacement. If you have a leg incision, you may have swelling. Id love to believe that, but Im worried. He said sternum intact & such pain is from muscle/rib retraction, referred pain etc & said it'll be better over next 3-6 months. Dr. Mustafa Ahmed says . It was diagnosed as Costachondritis which is basically inflammation from the cartilage between the ribs and the pain radiates from under the breast to shooting pains in the breast. Think of it this way: A surgeon just cut open your chest. 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 wish everyone good health and stay positive. Ivy had a bad IV stick in her hand during which they injured the cutaneous branch of the ulnar nerve. Neurapraxia: damage to the covering of the wire, or myelin sheath, Axonotmesis: damage to the wire itself, or the neurons, Neurotmesis: the nerve is torn or cut in half, Low back fusion surgery (transient nerve injury lasting less than three months): 50% to 62% (2,3), Shoulder replacement surgery: 21% had temporary nerve damage, 2% had permanent nerve damage (6). You sound like me. They say it takes a year. He acts like it is no big deal! I have experienced certain sense of euphoria and intense appreciation for not only my life but ALL life around me. Im actually thinking about not having it done and just see what happens. As for anxiety and depression, check out Dr. Claire Weeks on the web. I am so grateful for your blog post Life at Five Months after Open Heart Surgery and the subsequent responses. Job loss, purpose, etc. I was in excellent physical health before the surgery which allowed for a rapid recovery. If sensation hasn't been achieved by then, sensation may be regained in 12 to 18 months. My story is similar to most everyone here. On the other hand, I learned many years ago, that we are not in the world for me, me, me and that we truly not our own but bought with a very steep price, so those are no my decisions to make. Had a heart attack on 1/18/19 with bypass surgery three days later. What are some of the things that made you more comfortable? It had caused an aneurysm, and it was also severely leaking. And i wish you all a great recovery in 2019..Darren from auckland newzealand. I had quadruple bypass surgery on February 13, of this year. I have to keep my head above water & just keep trying to move forward regardless of how slow that may be. Thought cough would cease but didnt. Sometimes i feel dizzy, head heaviness but somehow overcoming this feeling. I am a 67 year old male and very active. Hi. 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. 4 weeks on and able to walk 4 x 600m 800m daily, having a nap midday every 2nd day, occasional hot/cold sweats. Anyone experienced something similar? Just to add: they gave me cocodamo tablets as pain killers to have at home. Ten days later I had a pacemaker put in. I work in a position where I am doing presentations and meeting people and sometimes I find it hard to concentrate; it feels like Im thinking through honey. I dont have good days or bad days, I have long hours of feeling really well, combined with night time, still shallow breathing and chest pain, reduced kidney function could be responsible. Overview. My surgeon thinks Im doing great and my cardiologist thinks everything is fine. Medications that are commonly used to treat nerve damage after surgery include. I am 4 months post bypass surgery and doing really well. They are called Lyrica. This is the top band area that I am talking about. It's normally a tablet for epilepsy but it's now being used for nerve pain post surgery. Im feeling great. Heart is in great condition (no heart attack or damage) and veins from legs were great too. mostly as a precaution. Some days I feel great as long as I dont over do it. Coronary arteries are the blood vessels that bring blood to the heart muscle. And it may be unavoidable. I am looking for someone who does the less invasive treatments for heart surgery. Rehab is on hold due to COVID. I was released after five days but right back in (helicopter & ambulance delivery back to surgeon) for a second ohs due to problems. Putting my shoes on took forever, and it rendered me breathless. I still have discomfort in my incision, and a few other pains here and there every now and then but I am believing that this will pass. A combination of pain, numbness & pressure can be expected for a while to the chest area. The difference is, what if your leg falls asleep during surgery? I do not practice anymore. He says the back of his head throbs and he feels pressure in his head also. Had a quadruple bypass in January.In the hospital for 6 days but could have gone home after 4. My scars healed quickly and are hardly visible today. While it was not easy, his recovery initially went very well. Now almost three years later and I still have pain my incision has keloids. I am lifting 30 plus pounds, but not over doing it. I am currently doing Cardiac rehab 3 days a week along with walking most every day. I still have dreadful pain in my breasts after open heart surgery. No one would listen. I am 70, had OHS 6 wks ago to replace 2 valves. CAT scan revealed vertebral basilar insufficiency but medical opinions are mixed. Had aortic valve replacement and repair to my tricuspid valve six months ago. 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. On January 29 I underwent OHS and had a quadruple bypass. J Arthroplasty. I had a double bypass March 17th, 2020. surgery 58 years experience. Ive been dealing with this since I was 7. So they are not pushing him too much. Also had nausea and loss of appetite. 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. My Dad is 95 & I dont want him to have to bury me. To see how this works on the median nerve in the carpal tunnel, see the video that follows. 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. 2011 Jul 20;93(14):1288-93. doi:10.2106/JBJS.J.00369, (7) Khambati FA, Shetty VP, Ghate SD, Capadia GD. In fact, the survival rate for bypass patients who make it through the first month after the . Right breast pain, post (14 weeks) open heart surgery. Every day, thousands of people in the United States undergo open-heart surgery. It was Aortic Valve aneurysm and also Aortic Valve replacement. For sure the first few months had its moments. This only lasted a couple of weeks and am back to my usual happy self. Best wishes to all of you. She has experience in primary care and hospital medicine. Im just tired of the whole thing, Hi hope this finds everyone doing really well I just had surgery on April 4 of this year . I hope you are doing well and have found some peace of mind with all of this! Getting better every day, but will feel a lot better without the need for IV and wound vac. I think Im tired of it!! The result of this was that where was no pressing need for an op at this time (this was exactly a year ago in June 2019) I was then booked for 6 monthly checks. Just such strange things, most I dont remember but occasionally something will pop up in my head about a strange experience. etc. Thanks. Wow, everyone, thanks for sharing! What with coping with the sternum pain as well, it was very painful. After a week, at home I called my surgeon and was told they had no, idea what it could be. 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. My partner in in the hospital as well. Acquired a treadmill about 2 weeks after I got home, best thing ever! Mastitis is an infection in a clogged duct. Handb Clin Neurol. Was it painful? I have good days and bad days but I feel like Im never going to get back to normal. Tanya had a plastic surgery procedure on her gluteal area and ended up with a severe infection that caused scarring around the sciatic nerve. Fortunately just scraped by before our worldwide pandemic of Covid. Alas, I had to inform her she would not be so luckY..!! The one thing that has kept me really motivated to.hit all these goals is FAMILY, couldnt have done it without their support. I am just barely past 5 months from my OHS of triple bypass at the age of 57. Orthop Surg. My husband had an aortic heart valve replacement 7 years ago due to a bicuspid valve. Midterm followup occurred between 13 and 21 months after surgery. Reading your article makes me feel better. The Prayers & Positive Thoughts from my Family & Friends have carried me through another trial of life, I am truly Blessed! 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. I am thankful for my many doctors, family, friends and technology. 4 weeks now and ready to go back to work. To make a long story short, I had a major heart attack ( near death when my daughter and son-in-law got me to ER) . A lot of the pain and tightness comes when I try to roll over and sleep on my side. Cough continued for a total of 7 weeks. Very informative article and I really enjoyed going through the comments to view others experiences after OHS. On the other hand, exterior scar tissue can be painful. Things get better but, slower then anticipated. I do have family history/gene with coronary heart disease , so, just gonna enjoy each day God gives me and try and be a blessing to others :). I am 3 months from terrible mitral valve replacement and couple other procedures. It was diagnosed as Costachondritis which is basically inflammation from the cartilage between the ribs and the pain radiates from under the breast to shooting pains in the breast. My dr has prescribed me inhalers but they dont help much. I have slept well since the Surgery, just not a full 8 hours at a time, mostly because of Med Schedule. An the only thing that helps is to push on it and I told him I can't go around holding my boob, he laughed. Complete recovery can take about one full year.". After three months again theres pain like angina but cardiologist refuses to find any problem. I also just finished my heart Valve replacement last 2 months. Well I am 10 weeks out and most of the time feel pretty good, but I have those days like the last, Hi there, I am 6 days away from OHS to replace my mitral valve. Am hoping another cpl good nights rest will alleviate that.. Did a little walking today bit didnt come close to the past week of 1-1/2 lie a day My mind is telling g me, this is just a minor setbackand things will once again improve. Im still having some days of discomfort. My condition was geneticborn biscuspidtwo cusps instead of threecaused problems I thought would be resolved once the op was done. Is this normal? 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. Former professional athlete and still very active Non smoker, proper weight, etc., was ambushed by heredity. It has improved significantly over the year especially the last few months but I find every day a challenge to get full satisfying breaths regularly. I am looking for brighter days ahead! Im wondering if part of this is due to the high doses of statin and beta blockers they put me on. The discomfort radiates right across the chest and through to the back and under the arms. Doc Neil. I keep hope and carry on for my family, kids, and my mother. It is common for tiredness to last for months after treatment is over. Walk at least 2 to 3 times a day for 20 to 30 minutes. Please keep your spirit going Maryann. Must say I fell very good physically. I practiced yoga and meditation for over 25 years. It does get better but it takes time. God bless you all, as Im very sure Hes blessing me, each breath and each step I take and each night I make it through! Presently Im on Gabapentin but that does not relieve the pain. I told her i will try to do it but i am still very tender and i cant even push on my chest without server pain. I am self employed, so have already had to start working again, but luckily I am able to work mostly from home and my days arent too long yet. Hi Teresa, If you think your genetics is also causing high cholesterol, we are here to help! It was as well you got it checked out but there can be all kinds of reasons, including infections, which can be quite serious, or wires breaking for example and that's why it's important to check out pains even if it turns out to not be significant. Chest still sore opposite the incision. Stay positive and MEDITATE! Anybody have advice on a shirt to wear? I had OHS almost 3 weeks ago. It was scary and I got pretty depressed over what I had stupidly done to myself so early in my recovery. Are any of you taking this drug and if so how did it affect you? So it makes sense that you may feel numbness and tingling afterward. This problem was a genetic problem and it shooted up suddenly. Thanks so much for any advice . It's normal . No, it's not definitely go and see your doctor or the surgeon. Use a heating pad or ice pack . My BP medication was tweaked to minimize the possibility of hypotension and I have not had a significant presyncope in a few weeks, but the foggy head and feeling of light-headedness continue. ??. I wish you all the best in your recovery! it was the absolute highest mountain I ever had to climb. I am going to try to get back to walking and watching what I am eating. I wonder what causes this maybe I should call the doctor whatta think. 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! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. 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. A real wake up very lucky, now on tablets 3 times daily. I am struggling and i am fed u of it. Heart disease runs amuck in my family! Ive never reached out before. Paycewhat made you choose mechanical the second time around? But it's important to "refuel." Food gives . Most importantly, my heart rate is still in 90s most of the time with palpitation. I quickly contacted him to get the cure and today me and my wife are now totally free from the virus, I am so much happy today that we have someone like this great healer out there,please sir keep your good work cause there are many out there who is in need of your healing medicine. My Surgery was on March 20th 2019. Ive just reached my 12. month anniversary since my triple bypass, I still have a small problem with my chest scar is still red and some days sore, in myself I feel really good and getting stronger, Ive been told to be patient from a friend who had his op some 30 years ago LOL he reckons it takes time and still lets you know even after all this time, I shook his hand and said thats great and I will just take the. And love is one of the greatest healers. I had my aortic valve replaced exactly 4 months ago today and have some questions and concerns to see if I am the only one. Everyday is different in regards to pain and my emotions but my biggest comfort is my family. Providers listed on the Regenexx website are for informational purposes only and are not a recommendation from Regenexx for a specific provider or a guarantee of the outcome of any treatment you receive. Had a triple. I live 2 hours away and so far he has only wanted his caretaker there. I am on my 6th week of open heart surgery. , putting my feelings aside and wanting only what is best for him, I will let his needs guide the ship. Doing aerobic exercise, such as walking and stair climbing, will help you gain strength and feel better. Everyone thinks I should be better at six weeks but I cant feel my left breast is numb. You hit the nail on the head brianm depending on the skill of your surgeon (and whether he was something of a speed demon!) I dont remember much as it was happening, but when i woke up, Dr.s nurses,, and family around me. And on Feb. 5th rhiz year i had a aortic aneurysm. I tire easily. For most, nipple sensation will return within a year of the procedure, however total nerve regeneration . That was a mistake. I will say. Sadly but necessarily the hospital has suspended all visiting because of Covid-19 but I have been able to talk to Bob on the phone. Unfortunately I have never received any replies to my previous posts. All content provided in this blog, website, or any linked materials, including text, graphics, images, patient profiles, outcomes, and information, are not intended and should not be considered or used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. But find that lifting and doing anything that requires pulling or bending straight over is tough!!! After heart surgery, you may have side-effects or complications that make your recovery progress less fast than you and your medical team had hoped. 2018 Apr;104:124-129. doi:10.1016/j.cyto.2017.10.003, (14) Matsuoka H, Suto T, Saito S, Obata H. Amitriptyline, but Not Pregabalin, Reverses the Attenuation of Noxious Stimulus-Induced Analgesia After Nerve Injury in Rats. I was an extreamly healthy 33 year old man before my OHS and hospitalization this year. I dont just know the reason why some people is finding it difficult to believe that there is a cure for herpes, I have been suffering from herpes since six years with my wife but today I am happy that I have been cured from it with the herbal medicine made by Dr abaka the great healer, I was browsing the internet searching for help when I came across a testimony shared by someone on how Dr abaka cure Him from Herpes Virus. I had the triple bypass. Im hoping sleeplessness is caused by the meds and I will eventually get some sleep. I know its kind of a reach, but I would love to SCUBA Dive again. Ps. The nerves have been damaged and MAY never heal 100%. Patient reviews and testimonials on this site should not be interpreted as a statement on the effectiveness of our treatments for anyone else. it has been so hard and strange that he did not want his Mama there, we have a good relationship and my health is pretty good so i could help some but due to his request was not there for his surgery nor have I seen him yet. And the longer the surgery, the greater the chance that numbness will occur. By Jennifer Whitlock, RN, MSN, FN I have a hard time sleeping. 5 months smoke free too. Find and research over 1,500 patient-recommended heart valve surgeons. Alas, I dozed and around 3:00 AM managed to get undressed and into bed, put on my crap..and actually managed 3 hrs. Tramadol and several anticonvulsants synergize in attenuating nerve injury-induced allodynia. I did use readers for reading but not very strong. Two other specialists recommended no surgery as the dizzy spells were probably related to the medications. 5 months severe pain like an electric shock on the right side of my chestpectoral muscle.. thank you for sharing your normal and those who reach out to others in care and faithit will get better it just takes timeLord help us. 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. . Seperated Sternum . So glad to see this page! 2008;134(3):254-262. doi:10.1016/j.pain.2007.04.019, (16) Centeno C, Markle J, Dodson E, et al. But, after Christmas Im dont do anything but what I have too. How do you cope?? What other choice do we have. Thank you for sharing. Surgery raises the stakes since it also involves anesthesia and an incision. Wed like to know other seniors (70+) experience, which I cannot seem to find via online research. Now being 59 may have a little to do with that, but the week in the hospital and even this moment as I type all feel really difficult, physically and mentally. Then while in hospital I got an infection in my chest. The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. Seek out company of those who support you. Although when I left I was still short of breath and in a lot of pain it was far nicer to mend on my own sofa. 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. 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? Im a year older than your son and had bypass surgery about month and half ago. 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