Tingling or numbness in your elbow or fingers. Were both wondering if this is it, i.e., is this as much improvement as hes going to experience, or will he get stronger? I read in some blog that it is good to drink 2 glasses of beer and I had on couple of occasions. This is what happens when scar tissue forms around a nerve after surgery. 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!). I still have nights where I cant breathe and my left arm and left leg are numb, I have regular nausea, I am weak as a kitten but can do all my household chores myself now including lawns, wash dog and fix car. Ann Surg. Job loss, purpose, etc. Adam has been featured by the American Heart Association and Medical News Today. I was in hospital 4 days only. I so appreciate reading how everyone in the zipper club is doing, though im Sorry for those who are having such a difficult time. The creation of an incision can result in numbness due to temporary damage to sensory nerves. 2. I just want to be able to sleep for more than 2hours at a time and for my scar to stop burning/hurting!! I have become somewhat active again and walk about a mile and a half a day. Hey Vince, Hoping you are doing much better! 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 am on all the same meds you are taking and was wondering if you were or had experienced any of the dizziness while on these meds?? There are times even today when I don't feel fully recovered. I have a cardiac tumor which I have been told is rare. I have worn a halter monitor to timesonce for a week & once for 2 weeks. Have a few more weeks of cardio rehab. This all came out of nowhere- now understand it is certainly genetics Im doing pretty well. It has been great reading everyones progress after OHS. This book has helped over 47,000 patients and caregivers from diagnosis to recovery. Lost 25 pounds from my preoperation weight. Stress may cause your adrenal gland to produce more cortisol. The condition has not changed in the 6 weeks since my surgery. Dizzy spells are frequent. Im male, 51, active, slightly overweight, drink and smoke. Pace maker implant 20 years ago after running the New York marathon with a fever and ended up with pericarditis. 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 right shoulder pain started at week 5 for me and still present. Great to read every ones experiences Im 64 smoked like a chimney most of my life so had all this coming .I am six months after my bypass. Could that be the wires? Statistics for depression are so high and alarmed me when I read up on it but knowing this is very helpful for me. This is known as fatigue. i wish all and everyone are healthy and overcome this troublesome soon. I have been told that generally there is a month of healing for every hour of this type of surgery. Lost about 20 lbs and have been able to keep it off. It doesnt hurt just tightness. Thank you all. 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. God Bless and I will pray for you.. He lives in a fog. God bless of of you this makes a strong person and little bit weaker, but only temporary. 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. Is this normal? I am 4 months post bypass surgery and doing really well. The most common form causes numbness in the hands, usually in . I have recently been experiencing severe pain where my chest was split, worse when I breath. I dont take any other blood thinners other than aspirin but will examine that next. After 75 days I started driving. I did them daily for a year. I am happy for your recovery. I'm 7 weeks out from quadruple bypass, having pain right breast. My pain is so bad I asked him about removing the breast. 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). Massachusetts says, Roy Yoder from This article will explain why numbness is so common after surgery, how long it usually lasts, when it may be a sign of a problem, and when you should seek emergency care. What with coping with the sternum pain as well, it was very painful. Like many of you I find that depression and an impatience are my biggest issues. Dr. Branman. This really bothers me. Wonder if it is the metoprolol? Hi all I am 41 years old and have had a triple bypass surgery on the 12 Th of April this year. My very best wishes go out to all my fellow HEART patients. Im concerned about shortness of breath that I been having. working daily 5 hrs, sleeping like a baby, BP Good, Colesterol not so good. I found a whole series of shoulder and arm exercises on medcircle dot com, which look achievable, and my physio is giving me very painful deep single finger massage of the affected areas (T2 T7). Just doing little things like getting out of bed without help sometimes or making coffee is a challenge. To help you balance your fluids after heart surgery, your doctor may ask you to: Avoid adding salt when cooking. mostly as a precaution. I am 7 months late already. I have dropped over30 pounds since surgery 90 days ago, and I am working 5-6 hours a day. He acts like it is no big deal! Hi Teresa. An injury that cuts a nerve can also lead to numbness. So glad to see this page! I am 46 years old and I am a sport person playing Football, Badminton, Table Tennis, Cricket etc I used to workout in Gym and weight Train in body building too(Until then no Sugar, BP, Cholesterol etc.Nothing as I used to regularly check), . I have a wonderful wife that has been there every minute, and family and friends that have been great also. Anybody have advice on a shirt to wear? 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). Typically the sternum is slit open in an open heart surgery which takes around 6 weeks to heal. Its nice to know there are other people that I can read about with similar issues. Thank you all for sharing. This infection damaged all of my organs and most severely my heart lungs and brain. Im so hlad to have found people going through similar issues to me. Thankful to be here and working hard to eat healthy, rest, stay positive and hopeful. I highly recommend rehab not just for the rehab but, the knowledge you get. So last night during dinner, I started getting mild but intensifying pain between my shoulder blades and,after about an hour of that, my breath started coming in shorter breathsAs I had a single beer with my dinner, Im thinking its gasthe Wife thinking Our 30 year relationship was toast.!! Anyone experienced something similar? Id hoped this would go on a good few years before I needed OHS. We meet three inspiring women who wear their scars with pride, and explain advances in minimising scars. I start cardiac rehab in about a week so hopefully that will help me to gain stamina. Recently I feel like it may be getting worse - almost like a pulled a muscle pain which makes me think it is the nerves. Post-operative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) can also cause memory loss. Dr. Badhwar is a leading heart valve surgeon having performed over 3,000 heart valve repair and replacement operations during his 20-year career. Any information would be reassuring. As your heart recovers and your body heals, things will begin to taste better, you will have more energy, and you will be able to resume a more normal life. My doctor said evetyone heals differently. I am trying to find what normal is I did go through the surgery and overall the recovery, I thought great. But a very strong heart. sensitivity (to the touch) reduced . I am on my 6th week of open heart surgery. All the articles I can find say I should be past pain and just fine by now! For any of you who are experiencing depression following the surgery, hang in there, it should go away. 10 weeks in hospital overall. But in physical therapy now for ten sessions and suddenly the last few days my upper chest hurts, also hurts when I deep breath. I have had such an emotional and spiritual journey. My concern is the top of the scar around and above the top of the incision is a big protruding lump. I can't find that dry shampoo anywhere, does anyone know where to find it? Its going to be a long road to recovery; Im certain of it. I am sharing my own experience with this inherited disorder, and how I manage it daily from what literature I read on the topic and what my doctors say to how I live my life (what I eat, what medicine I take, how I exercise, etc). Asymmetric: This means the feeling of numbness is stronger in one buttock than the other. The scar tissue constricts the nerve which reduces the transport of critical chemicals that the nerve needs to stay healthy. You will have over the shoulder pains after but it doesn't last long. I am on my sixth week of recovery and experiencing sharp pains on left side of chest along with the numbness it is much to handle Doctor said it is nerve pains and it will get better! My hand is still asleep, and it is thus both numb and hyper-sensitive to touch. My L leg which was pretty much eviscerated from Ankle to crotch is still somewhat sore and swollen, although the swelling has receded. Reading your article makes me feel better. , Hi, Yes I also feel the same I posted above(In detail. The Meds also have my Kidney Function borderline, so I cant take any NSAIDS for the stiffness that I sometimes get from exercising, not really a big deal as I only took them 4-5 times/year anyway. Like I said, three weeks ago I considered myself on deaths door I couldnt breathe day or night I was critically ill and dying fast. I started getting angina pains in 2018 when I was on a fairly hard bike ride. I am sure it is all quite normal but I am struggling to have any communication with the medical staff, the information I am getting is patchy and neither Bob or I were given any information on what to expect during his post-surgery recovery period. This time mechanical and warfarin. Methods: A total of 37 consecutive patients with coronary artery bypass graft surgery (all with left internal thoracic artery graft) who were attending a cardiac-related exercise program underwent a thorough examination. Hoping upcoming cardio PT helps. Unfortunately, no one told me about Pump Head. A slight amount of facial nerve damage could affect a patient's ability to smile. Sleeping is a mess, I sleep propped up a bit but basically wake up after abut 2.5 hours and am wide awake. 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. Treatment options for nerve damage and pain after surgery include: How can you break up scar tissue around nerves? My recovery has been ok physically the usual chest soreness and subsequent twinges and twitches around the site of the operation Im at the gym now 3 days a week for an hour of intensive aerobic work heart rate I control to peak at 130 bpm. Im 60 years old, thought pain would be bad. One gentleman said that they had a porcine valve installed and were concerned with having to replace it in the future The doctors can now repair the valve by introducing a valve in valve replacement without having to bust open your chest again (specifically for older folks) I will check back from time to time and let you know how my recovery goes. Initial surgery went well, although my left thigh has been numb ever since. She writes, "Adam, I am 55 and had open heart surgery to replace my valve about three weeks ago. 10,904. Two other specialists recommended no surgery as the dizzy spells were probably related to the medications. I take homeo remedies for such acute problems. Triple bypass on Dec 18th 2019- same thing. I thought I had a pinch nerve in my right arm. Its tough when your brain and WILL tells us were still 33 by our Drivers License says 63 I didnt feel it before the OHS, now I do, even with the new rehab/ Gym regimen lifestyle. Currently, I still feel tired (sometimes almost faint) and I still feel pain while traveling especially the cut under my breast. I know the most hellish experiences are behind me and at least I sleep well but the fatigue is overwhelming and the continual pains & aches are horrendous. Any information is more than welcome. I think I find my self having what I call Panic Attacks just out of the blue. I had a hard time sleeping on my back. And called me on the second day, and I can see he is also not too too well alone, due to covid19. Appetite is good but I need to lose weight. I think feeling low and depressed is kinda normal also because i too have gone through these spells. Im happy to read your stories. I was refered to the electrophysiology team for emergency cardiac ablation. This is priceless, wonderful help! Changed my diet and the medications have my cholesterol at 88 with HDL at 41 and LDL at 38. I am back to work at my part time job at Home Depot. My Drs were furious as my kidney function was perfect when the sent me but now down to 10%! Ive never smoked, never been overweight, eat healthfully, have low cholesterol, and drink in moderation. Thanks everyone for all of your comments. When you cross over 3 Months you will feel better. 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. Hi all, i am Vanna 29 years old. Any words of advice or encouragement/discouragement would be appreciated. I was told it could be stented at a later time. The upshot? But, no.it feels to be another week of the same. My scars are good except for the area i got staph nfection but no one can see it. I am 22 years old.I feel discomfort in my heart and pain. Finally he said that I had a blockage of my aortic valve! Give me patience, Ill do my part give me some results for the work. "Chest wall pain after cardiac surgery may normally last 3-6 weeks, but may last as long as 12 weeks on rare occasions," says Dr. Michael Fiocco, Chief of Open Heart Surgery at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, one of the nation's top 50 heart hospitals. Body aches all over. Mitral valve surgery in April. You may have been in the intensive care unit some of the time, in . Hi Janice. I was 55 inches and 170 lbs. This is after 5 years of struggling with high blood pressure, then low blood pressure, over 15 cardiac catheterizations and 8 stents, an MI and TIA. It's a fairly small spot, but it is annoying. 55 years old; MTHFR gene mutation and the double whammy of genetically high LPA. After a little over 2 months. He told me I have heart murmur. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. This surgery is the pits! I am at present on rather a lot of tablets as well. Catherine, Everyone is different and heals differently. Wish you all well. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Blood clots are a medical emergency. To view original post visit: https://livingwithfh.blogspot.com/2016/07/life-at-five-months-after-open-heart.html. Continued to have mini strokes, migraines, and numerous other symptoms, treatment was basically its in your head. At 66 i encourage people to have ekg and follow up on any issues. My cardiologist says that the problem is fluid buildup and will increase my lasixs but it doesnt resolve the problem much. I wish and pray you all get stronger and continue to heal physically and mentally from this mind blowing experience! Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone. 2011 Jul 20;93(14):1288-93. doi:10.2106/JBJS.J.00369, (7) Khambati FA, Shetty VP, Ghate SD, Capadia GD. Heart is in great condition (no heart attack or damage) and veins from legs were great too. 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. I am now limiting my walking to 20 to 30 minutes a day. Hi Andy, Last May 2018 I went in for mitral valve repair. 70 year old, heavy smoker, on 4 May 18, heart attack 2 Stents inserted. So heres the good news for all. To straighten my shoulders and stand up straight hurts so au am hunched over. Life has got to be better then this! Feeling tired most of he time, sleeping is problematic but refuse to give in to that. And I feel much younger horrible surgery indeed. I am still amazed that I was home 3 days after open heart aortic valve replacement. Very similar to what I felt just after my surgery. Can you share me if it is normally? This burning sensation worsens at night and it keeps me up for hours. I had OHS almost 3 weeks ago. I have to keep my head above water & just keep trying to move forward regardless of how slow that may be. Im hoping sleeplessness is caused by the meds and I will eventually get some sleep. I am a 58 y/o male and 6 and a half weeks ago had Aortic Valve and Ascending Aorta replacement ( Hemiarch Reconstruction ). It was scary and I got pretty depressed over what I had stupidly done to myself so early in my recovery. I struggle to work up the strength to the most basic tasks such as showering and very light housework. What if I died? Thanks for the blog. 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. I had open heart surgery seven weeks ago and they put a patch (from my heart sac) on the hole. To view original post visit: https: //livingwithfh.blogspot.com/2016/07/life-at-five-months-after-open-heart.html to work at my part time at... 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