They are now altering my tablets to see if that works. I notice that currently I still feel tired (almost faint sometimes. Best thing is to exercise a little bit by walking at least a mile a day for at least 5 days a week. 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. But find that lifting and doing anything that requires pulling or bending straight over is tough!!! Had aortic valve replacement and repair to tricuspid valve. Muscles are sore but that could be some of the cardio therapy. 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 just couldnt get strong enough. 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 started running again after six weeks and regained my lost muscle mass in four months. Former professional athlete and still very active Non smoker, proper weight, etc., was ambushed by heredity. Just give him as much love as you can, its really hard to break and everythign makes you tired. Yes, Tissue valve last for 10 to 15 years. Avoid processed foods. All the doctors want to do is feed my anti-depressants. After coming home from hospital I didnt need pain pills. Had single bypass August, 2018. Here, Simon Kendall (heart surgeon) and Chrissie Bannister (heart surgery nurse) talk about some of the possible side-effects and complications that may happen after heart surgery. I have tried various remedies with no improvement. Thanks Nicky. At 39 years old, I never thought I would be dealing with this. What is likely happening is that scar tissue and connective tissue has grown limiting the movement on the left side which is why the act of reaching causes pain. I feel good physically but at times, psychologically, I am really struggling. Search Heart Hospitals I have worn a halter monitor to timesonce for a week & once for 2 weeks. What you are going through is par for the course. Mo money, mo money! 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. I have been suffering shortness of breath since having a DBP 9 MTHS AGO and was told to stop taking Metroprolol I stopped taking it and still have the shortness of breath so will discuss this tomorrow. All I can say as that I am thankful to be able to spend time with my children, it is easy to talk about not being around when you are not sick. Severe depression. 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. My husband is still driving me and I hope to not need the wheelchair for distance soon. My very best wishes go out to all my fellow HEART patients. This group of medicines is used to blunt pain and sensation during surgery. Having some trouble wrapping my mind around a possible 3rd operation, if I make it that long. However, many times scarring in or around the nerve prevents regrowth (11). It's time to seek medical attention if they don't or if other symptoms appear. While it was not easy, his recovery initially went very well. Blessings! Echo convinced me that the valves needed surgery. I had a CABG for triple vessel disease in mid Feb 18. The symptoms gradually grew worse after many tests and rehab exercises. Give me patience, Ill do my part give me some results for the work. My pcp helped me more than Cardiology doc and was less expensive. 2012;59(1):2227. This has been good for me reading all your stories. Trying to find someone experiencing all the symptoms as I am 5 months after quintuple bypass & aorta patch. I am just tired of it all. Hi I am 54. Im on new meds, i have anxiety, but qlways did.. can someone tell me possibly why i shake. Computed tomography is an imaging test that uses X-rays and a computer to make detailed images of the body. But i need to take blood thinners like Walfarin or Acitrom. I went back to work full time in June but even getting from the parking lot to my office is a struggle. 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. Boca Raton, Fla.: CRC Taylor & Francis. Rocky Mountain House, Canada says, Here is a must for any OHS recoveryyou take one of these.. turn it, Greg says, "Here is a must for any OHS recovery"Read more, Richard Munson from but rotator cuff repair was much worst for me. I guess the discomfort never goes away. doi:10.2344/11-03.1, Borsook D, Kussman BD, George E, Becerra LR, Burke DW. Verywell Health's content is for informational and educational purposes only. I am so grateful for your blog post Life at Five Months after Open Heart Surgery and the subsequent responses. This surgery is the pits! Hi, my name is Diane B and I had a Stemi-MI Dec. 2, 2019 and required a CABG on Dec. 4, 2019. I thought I had a pinch nerve in my right arm. Tylenol and heating pad help but not greatly. Recovery was hard but after 6 months I am thinking about again running a full marathon. Stay strong and keep moving forward!! I am looking for someone who does the less invasive treatments for heart surgery. Talk to your Dr. And see if you REALLY need all the drugs. Tanya had a plastic surgery procedure on her gluteal area and ended up with a severe infection that caused scarring around the sciatic nerve. 2018 Apr;33(4):1194-1199. doi:10.1016/j.arth.2017.10.050, (6) Ldermann A, Lbbeke A, Mlis B, Stern R, Christofilopoulos P, Bacle G, Walch G. Prevalence of neurologic lesions after total shoulder arthroplasty. My chest still hurts and is uncomfortable most days. I said lets do surgery and replace the valve! I had cabs x2 and mitral and aortic valve replaced by biological tissue April 9,2020. Soreness. My chest still bothers me and leg is swollen a lot. __________________________________________________, (1) Tos P, Crosio A, Pugliese P, Adani R, Toia F, Artiaco S. Painful scar neuropathy: principles of diagnosis and treatment. Everything is tasting good again. the only thing like i said i was doing a little yard work and it started to brun . Had triple bypass about 4 months ago my ribs at the front ache especially when I walk any distance but think I have been a bit stupid and lifted things thinking it would be ok but its not. Then Im having freezing and hot flashes to the point Im under four blankets a heated blanket, socks, sleeping pants and shirt. walking) when you have the clearance to do so. So he must want you here for a purpose, if not for nothing else but to realize all anyone of us have is today. Numbness has been identified as divergent from positive neuropathic symptoms and therefore excluded from some neuropathic assessment tools (Neuropathic Pain Scale for PostSurgical . Both said not to the extent I did and one even said he was really worried after 2 weeks if I was coming back from where ever I was. You never know how much they can inspire. 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. 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. One problem that is now occurring is acid reflux. They're meant for patients' well-being. Dr. Kathryn King, a University of Calgary researcher, says her study of 481 women in 10 cities across Canada suggests . just may need a little breathing room as long as he is careful let him do stuff (maybe dont let him try to breakdown a large cardboard box for recycling it hurts!!) A lot of people told me it will take a year before some of the chest pain subsides. ASRA practice advisory on neurologic complications in regional anesthesia and pain medicine. It's common after heart surgery to be sad or blue, but these feelings should pass after the first few weeks. I have a cardiac tumor which I have been told is rare. I see my cardiac surgeon tomorrow for post op visit. 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. Blessings. Be there for Bob, let him talk when he can, but dont put any pressure on him. I have experienced certain sense of euphoria and intense appreciation for not only my life but ALL life around me. I have forgot how it could effect others. Idk. I am quite nervous about being prepared, but I am getting through that. I have had 4 surgeries now, 3 when I was in my late 20s and my fourth was 1 year ago, Right as I was turning 50, the Aortic tissue valve that was put in 20 years ago finally stopped working , calcified along with a portion of my descending Aorta. And I feel much younger horrible surgery indeed. Still worried about my muscle pain and sternum tenderness and take ibuprofen to keep it under some level of control. It is great to know I am not alone with worries and concerns about what stage should I be at with my recovery. Finally he said that I had a blockage of my aortic valve! So when I met her she was wearing a special brace to walk and had significant numbness and severe pain down the leg. 2015;2:156-64. doi:10.4103/2347-9264.160878, (2) Liang JQ, Chen C, Zhao H. Revision Surgery after Percutaneous Endoscopic Transforaminal Discectomy Compared with Primary Open Surgery for Symptomatic Lumbar Degenerative Disease. She does 30-inch box jumps in CrossFit and is planning on competing in a bodybuilding competition! I have been out of the hospital for almost five months now and I can relate to every other comment above: pain, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, medicine, side effects, etc. I had open heart surgery 18 months ago. All shortness of breath was gone after about 6 days of Home Therapy and walking on the treadmill. 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) . 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. I am generally a positive happy person and am very thankful for each day God gives me. I guess I can say that my recovery is coming along quickly, but I dont take it for granted. Its terrifying to discover how mortal we are, its extremely painful having your chest opened, its debilitating and highly annoying to those who are used to being fit and independent, its a major depressive chapter for anybody and so I say, YOU WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND UNTIL IT HAPPENS TO YOU! it was the worst thing. I believe it just takes lots of time. All that said, I am not back to normal. Please always consult with a professional and certified healthcare provider to discuss if a treatment is right for you. Went back and noticed a poster with the signs of congestive heart failure. You will notice it in small increments. 5 months smoke free too. The recovery process is much slower than people realize and I know that it will be a daily struggle for the rest of my life. (Although I suppose it could also be effects of getting older!!! 4 weeks now and ready to go back to work. Luckily, I didnt hv a heart attack and my heart functions are all normal. Ask your Doctor about it, also Continue to walk, if your doc permits. Hoping knowing that pain issues after surgery are not uncommon and you are not alone helps:-). Thanks so much for any advice . Can you share me if it is normally? I said to myself after my extremely difficult and unforgettable homecoming and initial recovery period that I would never wish such a dreadful roller coaster of emotion on any poor soul. Just hope i do not have to wait 4 years for the wizzyness to clear up like a previous comment. Im a week home from the hospital! 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. Medications that are commonly used to treat nerve damage after surgery include. So glad I did because many have mentioned these symptoms. And it may be unavoidable. The new pathway improves blood flow to the heart muscle. Were both wondering if this is it, i.e., is this as much improvement as hes going to experience, or will he get stronger? Background: The prevalence of intercostal nerve damage associated with coronary artery bypass graft-internal thoracic (mammary) artery surgery is unknown. Changes in the weather appear to make it worse. The chest pain has been significantly less but is still there. Little things that were once only an afterthought have become so much more significant and dear to me. Ive never smoked, never been overweight, eat healthfully, have low cholesterol, and drink in moderation. He ordered an Echo, EKG. Mastitis is an infection in a clogged duct. Alas, I had to inform her she would not be so luckY..!! 85 clinic locations offering non-surgical Regenexx solutions for musculoskeletal pain. He should be out of the hospital in 4-5 days after surgery. Greg says, "Here is a must for any OHS recovery". The small device is placed just under the skin of the chest during a minor surgery. Typically the sternum is slit open in an open heart surgery which takes around 6 weeks to heal. My first was in 1996 when I was only 29. But everyone cant do it bcoz the process of finding the suitable remedy is quite rigorous. I am 70, had OHS 6 wks ago to replace 2 valves. My experience is like yours.. Bill Welsh Thank you all for your post and stories, I am a 67 year male, I am beginning to feel better and maybe normal(?) We deserve better. 2 weeks later I had ONX valve put in a Cabbage procedure done. Im 11 months post quintuple bypass. However Ive been concerned about the chest pain and numb arm spells which I have 3-5 of daily. The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist. Your doctor did the surgery through a cut, called an incision, in your chest. When you cross over 3 Months you will feel better. This resulted in further investigation which concluded I had a bicuspid aortic valve. Otherwise, continue to check back to our discussions, or consider joining our FH Support Group here: https://community.familyheart.org/welcome. Hi Theresa l hope things have gotten better for you Im just getting to 8 weeks from same surgery Im back at work but once in a while I feel like Im passing out but over all Im starting to feel better How are you doing now, I agree it is frustrating watching people 20 to 30years older out doing you Im 53 and was in good shape now I have the older people telling me take it easy but they give me confidence. I know in time, things will feel better. I consider myself extremely lucky, not really much pain, no setbacks (yet? I try to eat healthy and try to go the holistic/ natural way of life. Came home on 15th day, and while still hurting on scar and general rib area,and right shoulder, feel hopefull that before spring, Ill be back to normal. I am thin. No cough but left lower lung area where the fluid was drained is still uncomfortable. I had the procedure Dec1 and honestly have not had one moments pain. Today Is Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day! doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0190589, Neal JM, Bernards CM, Hadzic A, et al. An injury that cuts a nerve can also lead to numbness. 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. Ill keep reading. I feel healthy, Im still active and I have no symptoms. Immediate diagnosis and treatment are important. See a neurologist to evaluate the . He was available and my old cardiologist was off the grid. I couldnt find that fool for anything! . Everyone tells me how much better I look but I sure dont feel like that inside. Her grip strength went from negligible to normal. I had a calcium score build up test and was told I should be dead and was lucky not to have had a heart attack because that would have killed me. Its going to be a long road to recovery; Im certain of it. I had a quadruple bypass on June 7, 2018, so its been just about three months. Doctor wasnt sure how I survived as I had 100,99,99,99 blockage on 4. I am doing cardiac rehab 3/week and doing stick exercises that are suppose to help. I am horrified that I will have to undergo another OHS! I have had pain, numbness. Doc had me on a channel blocker which made me dizzy, foggy in the brain and disoriented. I dont feel like Super woman but I know in my heart it was the right thing for me! 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. So heres the good news for all. God bless you all. 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. ??. I wont have it done again even if its needed. Cant remember, cant think, cant sleep, cant drive a car. I am a 39 year old male, who had an aortic aneurysm (aortic root was replaced with dacron graft) and underwent a maze procedure for AFib (supposedly more effective for open heart patients). I have been on pain meds since my surgery, I am thinking that they are going to have to go back in and hopefully fix this, I was just wondering if other people have had this done and what kind if success, Greetings! This is the top band area that I am talking about. Im glad to be alive. I had a pump placed in my Heart during the Cath and they discovered I needed By-pass. Also, I heard doctor said that artificial Valve (made from cow) last only 10 to 15 years. I was relieved to see someone else still had this going on. My name is Laura. Exercising by treadmill walking (3-3.5 Miles) 3 or 4 days each week in addition to 4 days/week rehab. I thought if I just would sleep and rest all weekend I would feel better on Monday. I was 58 at the time. All the articles I can find say I should be past pain and just fine by now! When there was intense pain two days ago I have taken a homeopathic remedy digitalis 30. 5 months later, my chest still hurts and I have good and bad days. After a week, at home I called my surgeon and was told they had no, idea what it could be. Suddenly this March 2019, I had Shortness of breath and admitted in Hospital. I have, learned so much from reading all the posts and hope. Thought cough would cease but didnt. Well the Dr. should have retired long ago. Everyones stories are very informative. Having read everyones postings I feel very lucky as I only found this site looking for info on the chest muscle and shoulder pain, having wondered if it was normal and now I see a lot of you have it. Struggling keeping the weight off. All rights reserved. Orthop J Sports Med. Catherine, Everyone is different and heals differently. Pretty much SOP whenever they spread/crack the ribs. There may be a quick and logical explanation. He just rolled his eyes! at home I called my surgeon and was told they had no. i wish all and everyone are healthy and overcome this troublesome soon. I get tired and sleep alot. 10 weeks in hospital overall. Again repeat until bored. In the end, the breastbone is wired shut, and the skin is either stapled, glued, or stitched. Don't Get Enough Food or Drink. Liked your advice & staying positive. Heart condition greatly improved and am running on a treadmill several miles after stationary bike ride for an hour. Hello everyone, I am one of the youngest people on this blog but Im really glad to find an outlet to talk with others in similar situations. I am Kim, 59 and had mitral valve replacement OHS on 21 Feb 2020. He is still recovering in hospital and is making good progress. I had a double bypass March 17th, 2020. 2008;33(5):404415. If they last longer, then the rate of nerve regrowth is about an inch a month. Hey Vince, Hoping you are doing much better! I just went thru a cabgx4 and now trying to recover. Would you be so kind as to share the website that you referred to (the physician led group)? Symptoms of Numbness and Tingling in the Lower Back. Some one may be watching you and gaining strength from you. My L leg which was pretty much eviscerated from Ankle to crotch is still somewhat sore and swollen, although the swelling has receded. I have been surprised at the way this surgery has impacted me emotionally and physically. The doctors at the ER was shocked to find I had 98, 95, and 78% blockage. Not anything excruciating, and goes away right away. All I can say is you will not go one day sooner than God wants you . Thanks ladies for your replies. I am optimistic, I havent been to the Gym yet BUT have made arrangements to join next week. No, it's not definitely go and see your doctor or the surgeon. Its really comforting to hear others say they too have had these issues, some went to ER but nothing serious, just part of the recovery. Doc Neil. I wish and pray you all get stronger and continue to heal physically and mentally from this mind blowing experience! Maybe talk to your GP and give them a try. I am sore STILL , the breast bone, the ribs, the pec muscles, and my legs. 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. It is common for a larger percentage of patients to experience nipple numbness in the first few months after their surgery. Im becoming really concerned. After that I had chest muscle pain and soreness like what many here have described. I think I may be getting another one. In fact, the survival rate for bypass patients who make it through the first month after the . I couldnt ignore it! 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