Walk at least 2 to 3 times a day for 20 to 30 minutes. 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. Thank you for sharing your story. No cough but left lower lung area where the fluid was drained is still uncomfortable. Some Pleural Effusion (L) Lung reappeared after the Surgery. As it stands many people are still afraid of such operations. The only thing I did learn, beside the ones I mentioned, was that my, chest was pulled open too far because of the type of instrument used in the surgery. It is amazing. I wish and pray you all get stronger and continue to heal physically and mentally from this mind blowing experience! I have three options: the bypass, high risk stents (counseled against), and doing nothing (told this was a poor option and I could die). Had a heart attack on 1/18/19 with bypass surgery three days later. I thought I had a pinch nerve in my right arm. I still tire very quickly and feel like truly doing nothing at this point, everything is a struggle, some days not as bad but still a struggle. His 1st open heart surgery involved a valve replacement six years prior, which he fully recovered from. I had the triple bypass. Pace maker implant 20 years ago after running the New York marathon with a fever and ended up with pericarditis. Best wishes to all of you. hungry all the time- eating heaps of nuts. it really helps! Together, these form a condition known as paresthesia. It allows the surgeon direct access to your heart. I feel quite fit and healthy. The thought of having my ribs cracked open terrified me but the repair to my valve was very successful. But the outcome is sweet. Could that be the wires? 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. Had surgery 12 october 5 weeks ago for aortic valve replacement using minimally invasive procedure using edwards intuity bovone valve. and Blood work. None of this at all related to the original accident. And it may be unavoidable. The repair wasnt as good as they hoped I was told. I am sore STILL , the breast bone, the ribs, the pec muscles, and my legs. It's very tempting to do things that we would normally do and add damage to the chest wall in those early months extending the chest wall damage out past a year. I will be going back for my 6 months check up. Im happy to read your stories. In the end, the breastbone is wired shut, and the skin is either stapled, glued, or stitched. Following cardiac rehab over the last couple of months I have at least started to go to town alone but cannot carry weight either. 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? Lu g capacity has greatly increased. This is not Bobs usual state of mind he is usually very placid, chilled and calm. Some one may be watching you and gaining strength from you. I am sleeping fine on my side now. Im going on 70 and my weight has dropped to 175, 25 pounds lighter then pre-op. To keep your spirits up: Get dressed every . BUT I held on to the hem of the Lords robes, I never lost sight of him in the darkest moments post-OP, I maintained my Faith in Him and I Trusted Him with every fiber of my being. Good Luck to All Lloyd. This is especially important when coughing or laughing. Contact him now on his email: drabakaspelltemple@gmail. Stress may cause your adrenal gland to produce more cortisol. Sleeping is a mess, I sleep propped up a bit but basically wake up after abut 2.5 hours and am wide awake. ASD primum. Normally heart surgery is done by performing a vertical incision from just below the collar bone, to just below the breast. Hi Vanna, Read my story above, just posted now. It could even cause speech problems. They feels like in the joints they need to be scratched inside and no mater what I do it doesnt stop. I think for the first time I have some insight into the importance of the will to live. 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). Asks Alice. Numbness and tingling are common after any sort of surgery, not just breast reconstruction. This is one of my biggest fears. A CT scan shows details of the bones, muscles, fat, and organs. There are different conditions that can lead to neurapraxia after a breast enhancement . My PT & INR is in the same range and Im taking Acitrom 2mg (same like Walfarin). And it can last for hours or even days after surgery. BP is controlled through drugs and am taking a blood thinner. Sign up with the Family Heart Foundation to receive monthly news, education and support! Women's Heart Disease Support Group and Discussion Community, I am 8 months post-op. And Im also walking about 5 miles a day, and I walk every day whether I feel like it or not. I keep hope and carry on for my family, kids, and my mother. When you get to shoulder height rotate them to straight out in front and then slowly back and down. It works about as well as a nerve conduction study and is less invasive (8). Weigh yourself each day. Everything is tasting good again. I still get a lot of pain in my chest, mostly on the left side. Just started doing ten minutes twice a day on my excercise bike if this helps to get back to normal (what ever normal was before) but is this shortage of breath normal after reading some of the threads on here it seems that it is. I want to ask a question of anyone who has had open heart surgery and watched the Barbara Walter's special . Maybe its the heat in the south but I cant seem to breathe and I tire so easily it hurts. Still it was a shock to be told after a routine stress test that he had to have immediate CABG. This has been good for me reading all your stories. This community is sponsored by WomenHeart, an Inspire trusted partner. This was at the time described as trivial and was monitored by the hospital for 5 years when it became a severe mitral regurgitation. Its gonna take a while but it does get better some days. 5 months later, my chest still hurts and I have good and bad days. I can barely walk and this has been a problem since the surgery. Thanks to all of you. Ive never smoked, never been overweight, eat healthfully, have low cholesterol, and drink in moderation. Three years since my quad bypass. There is a Graft (Tube like) in my Aorta and also St.Judes valve replaced. It feels healthy enough but, alas, six weeks later I had a brain bleed, due to blood thinning meds. Hello John, I am at 17 days post surgery, and certainly better than the 4-5 day mark when I was, similar to you,very nauseous, no sleep, and total discomfort between waistline and shoulders. 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%. Also had nausea and loss of appetite. Things were fine and then i developed AF. How Rare is Finding a Romantic Relationship for Rare Patients? God bless of of you this makes a strong person and little bit weaker, but only temporary. I received that medication and I no longer have pain in my breast. I believe it just takes lots of time. How do you cope?? Ive had my surgery 5 mos ago but still get it daily. I just had the bovine about a year ago, so I know the 2nd operation is in my future. HBP. Often a warm shower is a good treatment. Go in next month for an evaluation. Theresa, Our situations sound very similar. I had cabs x2 and mitral and aortic valve replaced by biological tissue April 9,2020. Thanks! I hear you Maryann. Vince, Im sorry you have been going through this since you are 7. Relieved to hear good day/ bad day periods so far after operation. Nothing we can do, but the nerve sheath should grow back. My partner in in the hospital as well. 2015;26(9):522527. Things get better but, slower then anticipated. I took them OFF my menu, as they kept prolonging a mess in my head. I will too. I have good and bad days, but considering how Im just short of 5 weeks removed from the surgery, I feel, based on my progress so far, that the good outweighs the bad. However, theres a new way to help nerves heal and get rid of the scar tissue called ultrasound-guided nerve hydrodissection with orthobiologics. On January 29 I underwent OHS and had a quadruple bypass. Before aortic valve replacement and repair to my tricuspid valve I was running 10K races at a fairly fast pace. I was taken off the Vent 1 day post op and then had to be put back on the Vent for 7 days. Finally, I get Afib and #2 puts me on higher bp rx and a statin. It involves injecting medicine around a specific nerve or cluster of nerves. TYPE OF SURGERY Most women have spare tissue on the chest wall and under the arms so this tissue can be used to fill the space where the tumour has been removed. A cup of coffee ( with sugar) refreshes. Post-operative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) can also cause memory loss. And on Feb. 5th rhiz year i had a aortic aneurysm. Copyright Regenexx 2023. Thank you and never give up!! I am quite nervous about being prepared, but I am getting through that. Nerve Damage After Surgery: What Are Your Treatment Options? Im Marc. 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 dont even have to go into office unless I chose to. Invest Radiol. I have persevered and increased the massage pressure and the whole area has improved and the pain has gone I am 22 years old.I feel discomfort in my heart and pain. Maybe I will have some news for people suffering same symptoms. Thanks. OB/GYN. Now Im seeing a Cardiologist. You say "it's only burning toast" without checking, at your own risk. About 2 days when discharged from hospital, I started experiencing a dry chocking cough that I thought would go away. I did have 2 stents put in 12.5 years ago when I was 47 and that felt devastating to me at the time, but yeah, it was really nothing by comparison! It's a fairly small spot, but it is annoying. Thankful to be here and working hard to eat healthy, rest, stay positive and hopeful. I had to reduce my work hours. This blog does not offer advice, in any way, to anyone suffering from this disease. GP thinks all is okay but I cant help but worry. etc. I had my aortic valve replaced and one bypass. Acquired a treadmill about 2 weeks after I got home, best thing ever! I biked 40-50 miles a week. Im a week home from the hospital! J Bone Joint Surg Am. I hope you can talk to your Dr. About the meds. Though I havent had any drastic, or particularly uncomfortable side effects from the Meds, I met with my PCP and discussed changing/doing away with Meds if I can. Thoughts? Be there for Bob, let him talk when he can, but dont put any pressure on him. I am 8 weeks after aortic valve and root replacement. Rest when you are tired. When I read about people going through this multiple (and even many times), its just staggering to me to think of being able to do that. I went roughly 8 mos thinking and being told I had a muscle sprain in my back that radiated down my left arm and burning in chest. I started running again after six weeks and regained my lost muscle mass in four months. Alas, I dozed and around 3:00 AM managed to get undressed and into bed, put on my crap..and actually managed 3 hrs. I am not winded after walking, I am working out 1 hour 3-4 days a week and not stopping for anything but sipping water. Thats what threw the drs off cause they cant understand how my heart valves got so blocked ( 2/95% & 2/85% blocked). Cooking, which I loved, now is exhausting. In 2006, Adam founded HeartValveSurgery.com to educate and empower patients. No Afib, so much will hopefully improve. #2 have you changed your diet? All food taste back and my chest wont stop hurting, Im depressed, and sometimes tried. Needing heart surgery - need information re doctors at U of PA, Advice for other women with heart disease, Endocarditis and other heart valve problems, Experiences with healthcare professionals, Living with cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure, Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT). Had 2nd surgery on Jan 14th to fight infection caused by violent coughing which broke two sternum staples. I just have done the aortic heart valve replace last 2 months. I was an extreamly healthy 33 year old man before my OHS and hospitalization this year. Always think about a blood clot if there is one swollen leg after a surgical procedure. Was told that high risk stenting is a remote possibility, but triple bypass was recommended. More motivated. I still miss smoking and I am sure I always will. Surgery raises the stakes since it also involves anesthesia and an incision. What used to be delicious tasted like old peanuts. After a load of scans, my doctor spotted I had an enlarged heart. , putting my feelings aside and wanting only what is best for him, I will let his needs guide the ship. Sorry for jumping right in, and so. Help All I live in the UK and had a new aortic replacement 5 months ago where my aneurysm swelled to 9.2cm very low survival rate. Im pretty sure Bob will be okay just give him time, hes been through a lot. My hand is still asleep, and it is thus both numb and hyper-sensitive to touch. Not anything excruciating, and goes away right away. I have never felt so alone and I was always a go getter and enjoyed being with people meeting new people and being with family and friends. 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. Can anyone tell me about the pai, I'm a young woman that needs to have mitral valve surgery. June started driving. And it can last for hours or even days after surgery. . 70 year old, heavy smoker, on 4 May 18, heart attack 2 Stents inserted. At 39 years old, I never thought I would be dealing with this. Please always consult with a professional and certified healthcare provider to discuss if a treatment is right for you. At present I am feeling pretty well. Thank you contributors, one and all. God is good hes took good care of me . So it makes sense that you may feel numbness and tingling afterward. Keep walkingless and more often perhaps. If you were put on bypass, it can cause these issues. My name is Jan and Im 54 years old. Little did I know three days later OHS. Lost 25 pounds from my preoperation weight. Our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. I still have incredible numbness in both incisions, leg and chest. He then booked me for an MRI so he could see the full extent. My chest still hurts and is uncomfortable most days. This surgery will require a . I am very fit and healthy, and overall feel very well after the surgery. Aches between your shoulder blades, over the ribs, in the back of the neck, chest or leg incision. Im 47 and had 5 heart bypass December 10th of 2018. By far the hardest thing for me has been anxiety and depression. I know it is a difficult surgery but many of us would not still be here without it. doi:10.1097/SLA.0b013e3182701a7b. I only started them tonight, the pain has eased ALOT, still have soreness but it's early days yet. Fortunately, there are more good days than bad days now that I am at this point, but I do feel that if I have a busy day, I do feel tired and sore the next day. Finally he said that I had a blockage of my aortic valve! The biggest struggles I have are temperature sensitive where I feel cold and then light headed and dizziness periodically, sometimes for hours. Everything was nasty. Hi all, i am 49 years old. Hi to all. 5 months later and Im suffering from a bit of depression and pain in my right upper arm and shoulder. I am 62 years old and had triple bypass surgery on July 5. Most of my life I have always felt like the toughest man to walk the earth. I had to take 2 tablets 4 times a day. 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. I am a practicing architect and I love what I do. It is also possible for a nerve to be cut during surgery. The surgery involves taking a healthy blood vessel from the chest or leg area. Jennifer Whitlock, RN, MSN, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. Sudden change in temperature does not help eaither. The Cardiologist had ignored my Renal Failure and 32% kidney function. My Drs were furious as my kidney function was perfect when the sent me but now down to 10%! 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. Most people spend 3 to 7 days in the hospital. I stayed away from the Cardiology conglomerate for as long as I could but my Afib was back with a vengeance! 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). Having some trouble wrapping my mind around a possible 3rd operation, if I make it that long. How long did you wait to get a mammo after OHS? Its tough for him, the pain is out of this world. Everything that has been said here in the comments all tie up as the normal healing process so I suppose we all have to be very patient and look after ourselves just a tad better than pre-op days Good luck everyone its not easy BUT I really dont relish the alternative Maz, I am at my 1 year anniversary and I am back to working out 5 days a week, however sometimes I still feel a discomfort in my chest, and that scares me sometimes, when to the emergency room last month, but God is good and everything cane out good. This was the first time in my life that Ive been sick. Must say I fell very good physically. Find other members in this community to connect with. Surgeon Q&A: Radiation Associated Heart Valve Disease. Im 39 years old, former military, current contractor. Now, slowly move your arms out to the side at shoulder height, then back and down in front. 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. I fought in WWll with my dad in Germany and so forth. They tried OTC meds and prescriptions Prilosec, Nexium, etc which made it worse. I made it home on 14% heart function. After a little over 2 months. I treated the entire length of the nerve, starting in the low back using fluoroscopy guidance, then turning to ultrasound-guided injections to treat the sciatic nerve down to the tibial and peroneal branches in the leg and foot. Your blood pressure is dangerously high! He means well, but it is difficult for now. I am doing better after reading all of these other situations. 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