Reading your article makes me feel better. It can interfere with normal activities, so don't ignore the sensation. Dont get me wrong: I have struggles that sometimes seem overwhelming. But i am also improving my life style choices and recomend watching the 515 blood sugar documentary by dr micheal mosley..and eat fast and live longer. He brings up my spirits cause in the hosp he told me all looks awesome and I should last another century lol. Im glad to be alive. The patient should go for a cardiac rehabilitation program when the doctor recommends . 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. Well, I matched 8/10 signs. Do they remove the sternum wires eventually after open heart surgery. How long can live after 5 bypass open heart surgery with val My husband had open heart surgery 4 weeks ago. Apr 16, 2012 7:11 PM. Asks Alice. But still i feel little bit of energy lost during the day and i keep taking Vitamin C to reboot. Immediate diagnosis and treatment are important. I am currently doing Cardiac rehab 3 days a week along with walking most every day. I still have incredible numbness in both incisions, leg and chest. Last year I was involved in a car accident which resulted in a left shoulder injury. Things can turn around in a day, be optimistic. So to fellow heart patients good luck and thinking of you all. 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. I think TIME and careful followup by your surgeon will result in full recovery for most patients. 10 weeks in hospital overall. I wake up in the middle of the night for hours, hence this post! 2014;16:2936. I am going to try an ice pack on it has anyone else had this? 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. This will require a heart lun. I also have familial high triglycerides and have had 2 stents since 2014. Hi, I am just 4 Months after my Open Heart surgery. I said why go through surgery when I feel this good, my surgeon ( who was amazing) he actually had time for me, totally understood where I was coming from said just start the process Steve you can always pull out. After 4 days, the nurse practitioner called an ambulance and sent me back to hospital. But Im trying to focus on all the good things in my life, of which there are many! Age is 57 until a week ago strong and so much energy, it feels totally different now no energy average blood pressure is 160 over 78 heart rate around 85.energy level is way down sleep a lot weak and can not put in a full days work.Any suggestions will help. The new pathway improves blood flow to the heart muscle. Ive looked all over for a cabg forum but cannot find. 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. I also just finished my heart Valve replacement last 2 months. Her grip strength went from negligible to normal. 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. There are different conditions that can lead to neurapraxia after a breast enhancement . i try to walk 5km as often as i can. I hope by now you are having better daysthere will still be good days & bad days ahead you are not alone? 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. I myself remember basically nothing about the experience and during the first 2 weeks in the hospital I apparently became confused did not know where. All that said, I am not back to normal. The numbness and pain in thigh is the most annoying- just hope it goes away. I was refered to the electrophysiology team for emergency cardiac ablation. Within 3 hours my doctor called me and said I need to find a cardiologist immediately. Treatment options for nerve damage and pain after surgery include: How can you break up scar tissue around nerves? My Drs were furious as my kidney function was perfect when the sent me but now down to 10%! working daily 5 hrs, sleeping like a baby, BP Good, Colesterol not so good. Im wondering if part of this is due to the high doses of statin and beta blockers they put me on. But on the short end, you're looking at 3 to 6 months before you regain full sensation to your nipples. vitamin deficiency, such as a lack of vitamin . (20 pages)..Been home in my unit(live on my own)for past 2days..Am starting to at last, getting to a properly relaxed state of mind,with proper uninterrupted resting periods..My guess is we all become victims of the systematic(incompetent/inefficient) ways in place with the Medical fraternity and ALL are pleased to leave the Hospital bed, even if in our own minds,were not ready to leaveYoure partners feelings have been matched by mine..Am sure this must be right across the boardcheers for now.. Hi Paula, I am seven weeks into recovery from open heart bypass surgery. I have fortunately found quite a lot of useful info online. In 2006, Adam founded HeartValveSurgery.com to educate and empower patients. 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. Now I am planning my first dinner out in 5 years at The Club with my neighbour tonight and Gym next week after mowing the lawns. God bless you, I just had a triple bypass 6 weeks ago and have found myself not wanting any contact with my family just want to be left alone to recover its post op depression no doubt it will pass be patient, Im recovering from a Valve replacement I got a mechanical one put in that was 8wks ago, Im still feeling a bit down but thats because Im having bad pain in my left arm where I had my angiogram pluss pain in my back at night feels like indigestion, because of covid Ive had to go through this on my own with one of my sons visiting me regularly, my inr should be 2-3 but one wk to high then nxt wk to low Im on warfarin praying tomorrow when I get it checked it will be in the right range, trying to get answers about pain getting worse in left arm n pain in my back is driving me crazy hopefully it will all cm together soon x. Leg scar looks really good but chest is still ruby red after 4 months and very tender. 8+ hour long Surgery, 3 days in CICU, 4 days upstairs total of 7 days, then home. Not breaking any records, but every day is an improvement. This infection damaged all of my organs and most severely my heart lungs and brain. doi:10.1111/tog.12064, Azizzadeh B, Mashkevich G. Nerve injuries and treatment in facial cosmetic surgery. My faulty valve and aneurysm waited patiently until I was 60-years old to need replacement! Eat a low-salt diet (2,000 mg of sodium a day). Thought cough would cease but didnt. Another artery was 70% blocked but they felt it was too calcified to try a bypass. After further tests, he said I have mitral valve prolapse (nearly state 4) and I need surgery immediately. There are a couple of things that can cause memory loss and brain fog after open-heart surgery. A real wake up very lucky, now on tablets 3 times daily. Verywell Health's content is for informational and educational purposes only. Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Theres a blood thinner, a beta blocker and metformin to control sugar. Rehab is on hold due to COVID. Seek out company of those who support you. But everyone cant do it bcoz the process of finding the suitable remedy is quite rigorous. Three weeks ago had my aortic valve replaced for the second time along with the ascending aortic artery and part of the aortic arch replaced. Early this year I got an internal infection from the flu which resulted in secondary MRSA and Sepsis infections. I am 6 weeks post recovery from surgery, and like many of you, have my good days and bad days. Whereas, I am 46 and they replaced St.Judes Aortic valve (Metal) and it might last 35 to 40 years. Call Melinda at the front desk to set up a consultation 501-227-0707. I dont remember much as it was happening, but when i woke up, Dr.s nurses,, and family around me. I was walking at least 3 times a week before Christmas. Temporary nerve injury is much more common, especially in spine surgeries. Soon your partner Bob will be home and on his way to recovery, just like my partner. Learn about patient experiences with nerve damage complications after heart surgery. I am an Eagle and Ranger scout in the B.S.A and used to enjoy rock climbing, hiking, kiteboarding, snowboarding and such. Of course, there are always exceptions. I find I can sleep 10 hrs a day and still feel tired. PLoS ONE. Its a continuing problem. Hey Vince, Hoping you are doing much better! Therefore, if the nerve is able to regrow, a nerve injury in the back could take years to regenerate the entire nerve from your back to your foot (10). Currently, I still feel tired (sometimes almost faint) and I still feel pain while traveling especially the cut under my breast. A lot of the pain and tightness comes when I try to roll over and sleep on my side. However, theres a new way to help nerves heal and get rid of the scar tissue called ultrasound-guided nerve hydrodissection with orthobiologics. Its been 7 months since my valve surgery and the journey has been hard.at times lonley and you feel your fighting an uphill battle. And it may be unavoidable. Open heart surgery is an operation to repair a fault or damage in the heart. Everything was nasty. Im happy to read your stories. They say it takes a year. Now Im at 26%. So glad to see this page! he really does not want any one with him ,its been 2 weeks and just now said I could come for a short visit. However Ive been concerned about the chest pain and numb arm spells which I have 3-5 of daily. This news mentally crushed me and quite honestly i lost the will to live for a while. Dr. Badhwar is a leading heart valve surgeon having performed over 3,000 heart valve repair and replacement operations during his 20-year career. Some days I just want to cry cause I feel like crap and discouraged. Even my fatty liver condition has reversed. Always think about a blood clot if there is one swollen leg after a surgical procedure. 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 notice that your valve take around 30 years. Mine is similar to yours Aortic valve replaced and Graft also.but im good, 2023 All Rights Reserved Family Heart Foundation. Hello, I was just wondering if other people have experienced sternum pain after open heart surgery. 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. He cant carry on a conversation. For most, nipple sensation will return within a year of the procedure, however total nerve regeneration . Did you experience any form of nerve damage after heart surgery. I am trying to find what normal is I did go through the surgery and overall the recovery, I thought great. Keep doing it it will slowly stretch the scar tissue and connective tissue. The repair wasnt as good as they hoped I was told. 5 months later and Im suffering from a bit of depression and pain in my right upper arm and shoulder. Wow! Wonder if it is the metoprolol? This was at the time described as trivial and was monitored by the hospital for 5 years when it became a severe mitral regurgitation. I believe in time this will only improve. I had my surgery done locally, but if I'm still tiring easily, and the pain and use of my right arm doesn't go away by my 1 year anniversary I will go. I am worried that I have done something. Pretty much SOP whenever they spread/crack the ribs. So just checking with you guys and share your experience too. A partial sternotomy involves a 3- to 4-inch incision through part of your sternum (breastbone). God bless you. I dont feel quite so alone reading your stories. 63 y/o Male with a heavily abused body, Smoked a pack a day since my early 40s. It is normal to feel sore all over. Lost about 20 lbs and have been able to keep it off. What other choice do we have. Had a heart attack got rushed to hospital where they saved my life .Now 6 months down the line .went to physio for a few weeks because had a stroke as well they got my left side moving again .then went to cardio rehab twice a week for a few weeks that was also a great help .now all healing up nice still get a lot of tingles in the leg from vien remove scar .and the chest gets a few light stabbing pains on the left side and ever now and again on the right .get out of breath most days and other times Im ok .it is all like a new learning curve .Im very emotional and I never was.i no I will never be the same again but least Im still here and pleased of that and once a week toast every ones health down the pub but do not smoke. I was mainly wondering what are the things I need to have when I come home? Any information would be reassuring. I am 55 years old and 2 weeks post triple bypass surgery and struggling to stay positive. My all day stamina is slowly returning, although I have to work on being able to stand for longer periods. Hihow is now the author of the blog?is she now in great condition?how are you now? A small 2019 observational study examined rates of sternal healing at midterm followup after open heart surgery. 2019 Aug 27. doi:10.1097/PRS.0000000000006266, (18) Snchez M, Anitua E2, Delgado D, Sanchez P, Prado R, Orive G, Padilla S. Platelet-rich plasma, a source of autologous growth factors and biomimetic scaffold for peripheral nerve regeneration. Doing it this way ensures that they don't cut through any chest muscle, so this normally ensures that normally the only pain is from the incision. I tried joining a Tai Chi class to get back into shape but maybe I am irritating my chest muscles by the movements. Tiredness and fatigue. My cardiologist suggested vascular surgery as an option but two other physicians said the dizzy spells are more related to the medications;. Thank you to the doctors & nursing staff for their diligent work at the hospital & saving my life-forever grateful. My PCP gave me clean bill of health. That didnt sit well with me since Ive been paying copays and noticing how much he costs! Good luck xx, I am 7 months after surgery and found that I was having pain under my left nipple towards the sternum I have three options: the bypass, high risk stents (counseled against), and doing nothing (told this was a poor option and I could die). Similarly lift your arms out to your sides, straight armed and slow. Take care. 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. But find that lifting and doing anything that requires pulling or bending straight over is tough!!! As for anxiety and depression, check out Dr. Claire Weeks on the web. About 2 days when discharged from hospital, I started experiencing a dry chocking cough that I thought would go away. 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. I had cabs x2 and mitral and aortic valve replaced by biological tissue April 9,2020. Some one may be watching you and gaining strength from you. All went well. 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? 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. This surgery is the pits! He was 57 at the time and thats far too young to have your life become so changed. Struggling keeping the weight off. I had just had a complete physical and it showed up perfect. In about 1 week from getting sick a 32mm bacterial vegetation was found growing in my primary tricuspid heart chamber which had grown through the valves and into the exiting aortic chamber. Well I seemed to have passed the initiation on 11/19, so this is day 8 since my quad bypass. For any of you who are experiencing depression following the surgery, hang in there, it should go away. See over 200 patient comments. This made it very difficult to work with kids as a nurse practitioner, as they often grabbed that hypersensitive hand. Anesth Analg. Aches between your shoulder blades, over the ribs, in the back of the neck, chest or leg incision. I went vegan for the diet (wasnt too hard, as my oldest teenage son has been vegan for about 7 years now). T am two months after quadruple bypass and pacemaker. 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. I think feeling low and depressed is kinda normal also because i too have gone through these spells. 2018;13(1):e0190589. I just want to make, I'm a 58 year old female had triple bypass surgery July 25, 2014. Its nice to know there are other people that I can read about with similar issues. Wow, everyone, thanks for sharing! I am horrified that I will have to undergo another OHS! Must admit I loved Percocet. Very similar to what I felt just after my surgery. Alice just sent me a great question about incision and scar care after heart valve surgery. 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. Today first half pretty similar, second not so much, but will try again to sleep tonight, stay off of pain meds if I can (not that easy), and try to put on an optimistic face for family and friends Day by day Best to all of you!!! Somewhere between my knee and upper calf they exposed the nerve. Hang in there, you are not alone. I do have Rheumatoid Arthritis and my joint pain has increased and effects my hips and legs the most at this time. I just want to be able to sleep for more than 2hours at a time and for my scar to stop burning/hurting!! Jennifer Whitlock, RN, MSN, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. No one one warns about it, just kind of happens. And it may continue to be numb for several months after surgery. I am looking for someone who does the less invasive treatments for heart surgery. So, glad to hear what is normal anymore? ASRA practice advisory on neurologic complications in regional anesthesia and pain medicine. Some patients may need more treatment to restore the sensation they lost. After my surgery I used to get bit of dizziness and or feeling kind of body not in normal state. I've had all the tests, Heart Caths, scans, Echos, X-rays, Ekgs, Ecgs.. And now I'm going to have surgical vascular restoration with coronary bypass. 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). 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. Since you are young they might have given this. Neuroreport. Good luckIve learned that the walking really helps! I too had triple bypass surgery on 3rd September. my vision is not good and at time i get scared thinking i am getting blind. 7. I am 8 months post-op. In this procedure, which builds off our published work on treating spinal nerves with platelets, we inject the patients own platelet-derived growth factors that can assist nerve repair through cytokines like NGF, PDGF, and IG-1 (17,18). I find comfort in the 3 fs.Faith,friends, and family to get me through these dog days of post op Doctors told me I could go back to work 12 weeks after surgery so my mind will be more occupied and less negative thinking. This complete loss of sensation or tingling at the incision site is common in all types of plastic surgery, from rhinoplasty to liposuction. The prognosis following heart bypass surgery is both good and has improved over the past three decades. Cooking, which I loved, now is exhausting. 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. What are some of the things that made you more comfortable? I just had a mitral valve replacement, open heart surgery, endocarditis, mrsa of the blood stream, sepsis, a splenectomy, six strokes, and blood clots in both arms 7 months ago. I am happy for your recovery. If, you know anything different please advise. Understanding the "pins and needles" feeling. At least I pray it is muscle pain! I am 55 and quit my job over this so looking for a new job and purpose of getting out of bed in the morning. So it makes sense that you may feel numbness and tingling afterward. Before aortic valve replacement and repair to my tricuspid valve I was running 10K races at a fairly fast pace. I developed Pneumonia and a mess of other problems during that time. My leg pain and swelling continued through October and up until December 20 when I was washing dishes and suddenly felt chest pain and exhaustion (the exhaustion was included in my initial complaint in May 2019). Changes in the weather appear to make it worse. I have good support but that doesnt change the emotional roller coaster. And I feel much younger horrible surgery indeed. With Diuretic & Exercise, the Pleural Effusion seems to be shrinking on its own, (I will have another Chest X-Ray in Jan. for the Follow-ups w/Cardiologist & Surgeon) Around 4 weeks, Edema set in the feet/ankles (PA said normal), at 5-6 weeks , I moved from the recliner to sleeping in the bed with my legs on pillows, feet above my heart, (really worked, the best remedy!) This has been an interesting journey. Is anyone having this problem? The sudden fatigue others have mentioned still hits me 2-3 times a week and have to stop whatever I am doing and take a nap. Cant stand any material touching it. I havent got a lot of faith in this visit. If you have specific inquiries, please feel free to contact us at info@familyheart.org. 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. Here is Seans story: Im recovering from aortic valve and aortic root replacement surgery. Went to get procedure done and he said I didnt see any blockage! My vision comes and goes, after surgery I didnt use my glasses, now after nine weeks I need them almost all the time. The time it takes to fully heal will depend on the person's age and overall health and the complexity of the operation. hurt to cough. platelet-rich plasma PRP). I loved reading your post. My pcp helped me more than Cardiology doc and was less expensive. I am not gaining weight but definately feel like the band is tighter. Let us know if there is anything else we can do to help. June started driving. Hold a pillow to your chest. I dont know if its better to extend life when the quality is this poor. but will publish results here. When does the pain from open heart surgery go away? Following surgery, your physician may ask to you complete a cardiac rehab program and/or implement sternal precautions, both can vary from physician to physician, as . I am able to just about anything. J Bone Joint Surg Am. . Really depressed. 45 days after my Surgery I took my first flight journey back to the country where Im working and started working. 63 years old with no symptoms whatsoever. So just around 4 months now. Hey all. Best wishes to you! Possible : . Often a warm shower is a good treatment. I was told it could be stented at a later time. Thank you for the comments, I had my bypass about 11 months ago, and I still have a little discomfort at times, didnt know whether that was normal or not, but I am doing very good, I had a tightness last week and went to the emergency room, however everything was okay so I thank God for that. And my entire chest on either side. Severe depression. Discomfort in not being able to move in certain ways yes but even then not discomfort. 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