Hello, 5 months out from surgery. The Heart Update: A Heart Event and New Heart Tests Results, https://community.familyheart.org/welcome, Family Heart Foundation Real-World Analysis Reveals Majority of Americans at High Risk of Stroke and Heart Attack Remain Under-Treated, Family Heart Foundation Public Comment for Screening for Lipid Disorders in Children and Adolescents. Hang in there everyoneit gets a little better every day. For 6 weeks i did remarkably well. It was Aortic Valve aneurysm and also Aortic Valve replacement. Milk ducts can become clogged, causing a firm, tender lump. Bypass was done. I have few symptoms associated with my heart disease and feel pretty well. Keep doing this for a couple weeks, then increase the weight to no more than 5 lbs. Nice of em, huh?! Is anyone having this problem? However, newer nonsurgical nerve repair techniques may be able to help. Am I the only one? This means that it will usually only pick up nerve damage that is more severe (7). But Im trying to focus on all the good things in my life, of which there are many! I am slowly getting back to exercising (playing tennis). All of this is very good right? Gabapentin alleviates affective pain after traumatic nerve injury. See a neurologist to evaluate the . Well that didn't happen exactly. I guess a little discomfort is better than the alternative if I hadnt had OHS, right! Cleveland Clinic cardiologists suggest this: "You'll do most of your healing - about 80 per cent - in the first 6-8 weeks after surgery". I just rode around on mower and trimmed. What you are going through is par for the course. I now feel worse then I have ever felt in my entire life. It does get better but it takes time. Glad I found this page as I see many similarities across the posts. 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? I am grateful for the surgery and to be alive, but the recovery is a royal pain in the butt. Playing 18 but, not walking yet. Take care. Good luck and love to all. Getting better every day, but will feel a lot better without the need for IV and wound vac. The Meds have me constipated, so I take a stool softener daily, and a laxative weekly. I hope this helps someone. I am looking for brighter days ahead! I have just gone off all pain meds and I ache all over. I was home 1 week when the infection broke out on my sternum. This becomes a bigger concern if a patient is placed in a hard cast or tight bandage. Orthop J Sports Med. Sternotomy Surgery. hi All, I just turned 40 and 2 weeks later I was having a heart attack, I drove myself to the hospital and Dr found that I was having an attack but manager to thrombelize so that reduces damage, I was blessed to find everything under control. That was a mistake. You cant stop all your tablets; I still have coronary artery disease and Heart disease inside and outside my heart with patches like craters of disease on my heart. Best wishes to all. I think for the first time I have some insight into the importance of the will to live. So just checking with you guys and share your experience too. . I needed both valves replaced and I have been given an internal pacemaker. I was given a larger dose of ameoderone for AF and told this should improve my erratic heart rate. All the doctors want to do is feed my anti-depressants. I guess I can say that my recovery is coming along quickly, but I dont take it for granted. Here is the problem that sounds a bit like your issue. I am back to work, allowing myself to do light duty. One of the medications I was given is Metoprolol but I had to stop takin it because it caused extreme swelling in my legs and feet and pressure in my head (particularly when bending over). Im pretty sure Bob will be okay just give him time, hes been through a lot. I dont remember much as it was happening, but when i woke up, Dr.s nurses,, and family around me. Have recently been switched to carafate but too soon to know if it will work. Aortic valve (cow), aortic root and aorta (composite) replaced. Thanks! I am doing cardiac rehab 3/week and doing stick exercises that are suppose to help. Prior to this, I was walking 50 minutes a day. He was 57 at the time and thats far too young to have your life become so changed. 33 is much too young and you have shown yourself to be very strong in this comment section. By Jennifer Whitlock, RN, MSN, FN I will nr 4 wks post op May 24. I can only say. Read food labels for sodium content. I am 67 YO and had a six CABG in September. 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. Incidence and risk factors for postoperative lingual neuropraxia following airway instrumentation: A retrospective matched case-control study. And called me on the second day, and I can see he is also not too too well alone, due to covid19. I am out of breath, I sleep constantly, I have no energy and I cant walk well because my balance is off. What has helped me is making sure to walk everyday and be at least somewhat active throughout the day. Hi All I had Aortic Value surgery around four weeks ago ,got home around two weeks from hospital about two weeks,still find I get out of breath whilst walking around the apartment or our gardens and get tired by the end of the day. I know what my limitations are and am trying to remain positive. I was unable to do anything for myself, i was not mobile. Finally convinced my family doctor that I am very aware of what my body was capable of, and that I was running at half speed. If my pulse rate would behave that would be a bonus too. Chest still sore opposite the incision. The upshot? After a week, at home I called my surgeon and was told they had no, idea what it could be. No physical symptoms, and a 71 year old. I believe going off the Plavix is a factor and Id like to get back on. The new normal. Some people feel very tired and exhausted most, or all of the time. I felt like I was underwater screaming! AFTER SURGERY CARE. In the future, I will add my thoughts and recovery struggles if there is anything interesting I feel would be useful to share. I have three options: the bypass, high risk stents (counseled against), and doing nothing (told this was a poor option and I could die). My dr has prescribed me inhalers but they dont help much. My cardiologist says that the problem is fluid buildup and will increase my lasixs but it doesnt resolve the problem much. 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. I am scared to death to do this but i am at high risk so need to have it done. Relieved to hear good day/ bad day periods so far after operation. undefined will no longer be visible to you including posts, replies, and photos. Of course, there are always exceptions. There is a Graft (Tube like) in my Aorta and also St.Judes valve replaced. Bouts of emotions and disbelief that I really went through all of this, but reminded when I remove my shirt and see the scar. I cant have it investigated until a year after my heart surgery. I loved reading your post. Talk to your Dr. And see if you REALLY need all the drugs. It is nice to know Im not the only one in this boat. Dizzy, Vertigo, and I live in a brain cloud. I am 5 months now since the surgery, doing cardiac rehab which is almost over and overall so much better. I am walking some everyday but have not been able to increase the time as anticipated. In connection with a bout of Arterial Fibrullation two months ago, I was taken off of Plavix and put on Eliquis. 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. Reading your article makes me feel better. back at work however work fewer hours than normal. I walk almost every day hoping that helps but it doesnt because its a struggle to do it. I had open heart surgery seven weeks ago and they put a patch (from my heart sac) on the hole. For some reason, my outgoing personality is taking a hit following this surgery. Several benign but painful conditions can develop inside your breast milk ducts. Immediate diagnosis and treatment are important. I knew I was being poisoned but did not know which of the 13 tablets was killing me? Is this normal? I am Kim, 59 and had mitral valve replacement OHS on 21 Feb 2020. Always exercised and never drank a lot. Wow! Im Marc. Not sure why, but the doctor did 3 separate, distict incisions on my leg to remove veins (not sure why just one long one) but those are still healing, but are doing ok. Anesth Prog. I have also had numbness on my right breast since my surgery on 2/14 of this year. doi:10.1111/os.12507, (3) Mueller K, McGowan J, Kane S, Voyadzis JM. I am looking for someone who does the less invasive treatments for heart surgery. Whereas, I am 46 and they replaced St.Judes Aortic valve (Metal) and it might last 35 to 40 years. Although i am much fitter now at times i get tired easy. Since I quit smoking also my taste buds have woken up. I hope this one goes away. i try to walk 5km as often as i can. Im so fortunate to be alive. OB/GYN. Ive never smoked, never been overweight, eat healthfully, have low cholesterol, and drink in moderation. Even though the surgery went well I am wrestling with post surgical anemia and mild asthma which affects my breathing and stamina. My primary care doctor tells me Im doing great. And shortly after pericarditis. Had a quadruple bypass in January.In the hospital for 6 days but could have gone home after 4. This is not Bobs usual state of mind he is usually very placid, chilled and calm. Sue from Australia, Hi..im on my 5 months post opsingle bypass with lima..i feel greatsometimes feel tired after a day of activity including work and drivingleft shoulder pain and upper back fatigueincision discomfort especially when poisturing my bodygenerally i feel finei am 56 yrs old and very happy to be alive and kicking.hpw are you there especially those 3 years up now?have a nice day, Ive also. I take Norco aleasr 3 times a month. Hair loss after hysterectomy. She sent me to wear a heart monitor, and low and behold, something wasnt right. In August i had an aorta anyerism that dissected all the way down my aorta. I only have to walk over the road and have to stop. Not yet cleared from rehab, not back at work because Im unable to stand longer than an hourI used to do 10 hour shifts on my feet before You got to hang in there & make it back. I have had severe chest pain since the surgery and they think it is Chostachondritis or something like that so that might be what is going on with your boobmine is mainly in my sternum but I would guess your boob could be effected too what it is, is that you have major imflammation from the surgery in that areathey are doing steroid injectionsbut uhmm since I just got over a never ening 5 week period which they think the steroids is the cause I won't be doing them againI may just settle with the pain meds the rest of my life:-) don't know as haven't told the pain management dr. about the bleeding issue yet!!! Lol. Initiallly it was fairly painful , and felt like there was a tendon under the skin creating the pain. Are you sure you want to block this member? Following winds to all of you!! This book has helped over 47,000 patients and caregivers from diagnosis to recovery. Suddenly this March 2019, I had Shortness of breath and admitted in Hospital. A small 2019 observational study examined rates of sternal healing at midterm followup after open heart surgery. 3. Long story, shortened. My faith keeps me going; my family encourages me with their support; and my own determination to get better helps me tremendously when those nagging moments of doubt start creeping in. Mitral valve surgery in April. The difficulty sleeping throughout the night and the subsequent fatigue I constantly wrestle with. Could that be the wires? Black American Risks for Heart Disease and Stroke, Diagnostic Criteria for Familial Hypercholesterolemia, A Global Call to Action on Familial Hypercholesterolemia, My Journey with Familial Hypercholesterolemia and Heart Disease, https://livingwithfh.blogspot.com/2016/07/life-at-five-months-after-open-heart.html. If i had knownbefore hand i wouldnt have had it done but the hospital says thats nirmal most people say the same thing and its why they dont tell you everything before the operation. I have been so worried and sad, he has a huge , hard 6 months ahead. While it was not easy, his recovery initially went very well. Beverly, it's a matter of degree no-one should be suffering excruciating pain after surgery. How long did it take? BTW, how are you now? If the dizzy spells are fairly common I can live with that but I would like to hear from others if they have had similar experiences after surgery. Open heart surgery using artery from my leg 5 months ago how long will this How long did it take you to heal after open heart surgery. Normal? My gut is telling me that you should listen to your doctor and follow his instructions going forward. Medications that are commonly used to treat nerve damage after surgery include. Thanks all for sharing your experiences and all the best and speedy recovery, please share if any one experienced no pain after few months/ years. The good news is, even though it is a lot slower that I want, I am feeling better every day. I so appreciate reading how everyone in the zipper club is doing, though im Sorry for those who are having such a difficult time. I will too. Hi Marche Glad to hear you are doing so much better. I underwent ohs on 11th june 2018. Thanks Nicky. In 2006, Adam founded HeartValveSurgery.com to educate and empower patients. Increasing pain with deep breaths. Andr Simon, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon at Royal Brompton Hospital, tells us how heart surgery has developed during his 21-year career. It is extremely difficult to explain the experience and Im sure everyone would be different. Did you experience any form of nerve damage after heart surgery. My Chest does still hurt especially if I roll over in bed and get in the wrong position I then go to the recliner. I hope you continue to recover well. Maybe its the heat in the south but I cant seem to breathe and I tire so easily it hurts. Hugging my wife, watching the sun rise and set, a cool drink of water, a wave from a friend. Anybody have advice on a shirt to wear? He was available and my old cardiologist was off the grid. I couldnt find that fool for anything! And on Feb. 5th rhiz year i had a aortic aneurysm. The best thing that has kept me going is a sayings that me and my military buddies used to say to each other on the bad days, One day, all this will be just a story that you tell. I hope everyone recovers well and just remember the fights not done till you quit swinging. He acts like it is no big deal! Angiogram showed 65-95% blockage. Common Complaints After Surgery. I still have dreadful pain in my breasts after open heart surgery. 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. I was referred to a cardiologist who then advised me that it would be a case of when, not if Id need to have a valve replacement. I take homeo remedies for such acute problems. One thing I have noticed is excessive yawning, even if I dont feel tired. Massachusetts says, Roy Yoder from 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. 2017 Feb;17(2):197-212. doi:10.1080/14712598.2017.1259409, If you have questions or comments about this blog post, please email us at [emailprotected]. It helped very much. I hope you seek a new doctor. Well, I matched 8/10 signs. I had to take 2 tablets 4 times a day. Have others experienced similar issues. I dont know how to live with this. Three weeks ago I was so sick (renal failure, angina and chest pain) I cancelled a legal action against a Hospital and got my deposit back from Solicitors trust account to pay for my funeral. Thought this was too long but sounds like yours is longer? I should be starting my cardiac rehab in another week, although I have been walking pretty regularly. Somehow this nerve shorted to another nerve, so for many years, I touch my knee and feel that touch in 3 places from my ankle to my knee! Heat and sun in sw florida is a killer. Nerve Damage After Surgery: What Are Your Treatment Options? I was thinking I should be perfectly healed and feeling great by now but still get tired very easily, incision site still hurts, my heart pounds and knocks (getting better tho), stamina is low and my mood is low, especially in the AM. Better health to us all! Good Day to everyone out in heart disease land! Hi. 10 weeks in hospital overall. My chest aches and feels heavy. A CT scan shows details of the bones, muscles, fat, and organs. Have had 4 stents. Sorry for jumping right in, and so. Im trying not to use my right arm much at all as the pain at times is horrendous. They have me on a beta blocker which I am sure is part of the issue because at times my BP is 99/60 which to me is too low. Just to add: they gave me cocodamo tablets as pain killers to have at home. My blood pressure is 121/70 so its not too bad I am very impatient so have done more than I should have. Sitting up was an effort, for days and weeks. This blog raises many concerns about short and long-term quality of life, LIFE being the operative term. also experienced complete visionary loss in one eye, and significant headache. I have experienced certain sense of euphoria and intense appreciation for not only my life but ALL life around me. My legs can ache going up a flight of stairs and get short of breat and sternum pain. However, many times scarring in or around the nerve prevents regrowth (11). Blood clots are a medical emergency. Hi everyone! Surgery-related chest pain signs include: Increasing pain with movement of the chest. I just have done the aortic heart valve replace last 2 months. . Unfortunately there is no cure and it resolves itself, but mine is back again after lifting bags of Xmas shopping. I feel good physically but at times, psychologically, I am really struggling. Thankful to be here and working hard to eat healthy, rest, stay positive and hopeful. He lives in a fog. 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. Good Luck to All Lloyd. I am back to work at my part time job at Home Depot. I did them daily for a year. I feel as if Ive been hit my a cement truck. using my right arm for lifting even a gallon of milk. Hi Marry, I am Vanna 29 years old. I had ohs valve replacement June 1. I am 70, had OHS 6 wks ago to replace 2 valves. Everything I eat matters. The good and less good days, the long term pain, the fears, the sleeplessness, the pushing through it all to get to enjoy what modern medecine can do, the slow but very real progress and improvements in quality of life even slightly, are all things I felt very alone in. John (UK). Were both wondering if this is it, i.e., is this as much improvement as hes going to experience, or will he get stronger? So it makes sense that you may feel numbness and tingling afterward. Im 62 and I thought I had acid reflux because I only had pain after eating big meals at lunch time, my PcP did an EKG on me and it showed normal so I went on meds for reflux. Be patient, kind, understanding, helpful, insightful, considerate. But when University of Toronto cardiac surgeon Dr. Bobby Yanagawa pondered the same question online recently, he received a surprisingly wide . 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. At present I am feeling pretty well. Everyday is different in regards to pain and my emotions but my biggest comfort is my family. Lots of scientific studies, but nothing particularly helpful until finding this blog. I cant seem to warm up then Im so hot I need to fan myself. Any advice on how I can build a support team and how can I prepare myself and family for surgery while I'm away? I am reading through these posts and came across yours. Around 6-8 weeks are expected for the bone to heal properly (without any complications), while recovery from an open heart is variable from person to person. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19472851, Orthobiologics (e.g. It is a long recovery but you are not alone and I cant tell you that it will totally subside but I can tell you that it will significantly subside but it can take a year. About 2 days when discharged from hospital, I started experiencing a dry chocking cough that I thought would go away. Im blessed. I have recently been experiencing severe pain where my chest was split, worse when I breath. NOTE: This blog post provides general information to help the reader better understand regenerative medicine, musculoskeletal health, and related subjects. As my chest bone heals I can feel it tightening up. A lot of the pain and tightness comes when I try to roll over and sleep on my side. They're meant for patients' well-being. The lack of a good night sleep is driving me nuts. The vessel is connected below the blocked heart artery. *DISCLAIMER: Like all medical procedures, Regenexx Procedures have a success and failure rate. Lepr Rev. I had cabs x2 and mitral and aortic valve replaced by biological tissue April 9,2020. I'm just so frustrated. Dr. Creighton Wright answered. Doctor was hoping to do a triple but ended up only getting the widowmaker which was 100% blocked. Then while in hospital I got an infection in my chest. We deserve better. Feeling a lot of stress over upcoming Open Heart Surgery. It is a major operation during which the surgeon will open the chest to access the heart. You will feel tired and will feel like you have to sleep. doi:10.1016/j.rapm.2008.07.527, Reda B, Wong I. Postoperative numbness: a survey of patients after hip arthroscopic surgery. You can walk outside or indoors at your local mall or shopping center. 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