In fact, one leg swelling is worse than two swollen legs . Hi, my name is Diane B and I had a Stemi-MI Dec. 2, 2019 and required a CABG on Dec. 4, 2019. The Cleveland Clinic defines numbness as "a loss of feeling or sensation in an area of the body." Sadly but necessarily the hospital has suspended all visiting because of Covid-19 but I have been able to talk to Bob on the phone. I dont feel it all the time. After 3 trips to the nurse for dressings changed every other day i collapsed in the surgery oxygen levels 84 i was unconcious and an ambulance had to come and rushed me back in. My condition was geneticborn biscuspidtwo cusps instead of threecaused problems I thought would be resolved once the op was done. If, you know anything different please advise. This seems to help. I still get a lot of pain in my chest, mostly on the left side. Dr. Branman. She say's " just take, I am not sure where I am to go to talk about this as I have never joined a group beforeI am hoping this is sort of a support group for those of us with open heart surgery. Initial surgery went well, although my left thigh has been numb ever since. It was OVER, I was DEAD and a day later (off meds), I was still alive, three days Later I could shallow breathe, one week later I had an echocardiogram which said my EF was 45?? Greg says, "Here is a must for any OHS recovery". Bypass was done. He treated me like a regular CABG patient but I was far from that! AFTER SURGERY CARE. July. Statistics for depression are so high and alarmed me when I read up on it but knowing this is very helpful for me. I dont have any breathing or heart pain, thank goodness, but my incision on my chest still burns a lot, especially the very bottom and very top of the incision. My chest aches and feels heavy. The discomfort should easy around 3 months. I had triple bypass 5 months ago and was also put on Metoprolol. Life has got to be better then this! i try to walk 5km as often as i can. Six weeks later I went in after lunch and pain was happening so doctor did another EKG and this time he seen a problem and sent me to the er and here we are today. Going into my fourth month post Quad ByPass and Aorta repairs, rehab about to end and this month I feel to have hit the wall a bit. My L leg which was pretty much eviscerated from Ankle to crotch is still somewhat sore and swollen, although the swelling has receded. Plast Reconstr Surg. Early this year I got an internal infection from the flu which resulted in secondary MRSA and Sepsis infections. Im 5 months past CABC-x4. Long story, shortened. God Bless and I will pray for you.. Theresa, Our situations sound very similar. After all, you can't feel pain when you are numb to it. Thats what I was told by a prior cardiologist & the emergency room in a hospital 2 days before my emergency surgery! Also, I heard doctor said that artificial Valve (made from cow) last only 10 to 15 years. What are some of the things that made you more comfortable? it is so good to hear about others struggles when I am tired and my legs just wont go another step. A 5 minute walk to town takes me half an hour, having to stop and get my breath every few metres. 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. This is so difficult . Then fast forward to early 50s. Within 3 hours my doctor called me and said I need to find a cardiologist immediately. 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? My partner in in the hospital as well. So got on medication and it was fixed, wahla! As I write this ( 5/13/2019 at 7:30 pm) I just this morning had a CT scan of my Aorta and have an apointment with my surgeon tomorrow. BP is controlled through drugs and am taking a blood thinner. 2008;33(5):404415. It is hard for me to imagine being physically able to manage going back to work in a few weeks. Posts. 2018 Mar;53(3):158-166. doi:10.1097/RLI.0000000000000422. Gabapentin alleviates affective pain after traumatic nerve injury. However, newer nonsurgical nerve repair techniques may be able to help. Hand numbness: Numbness, tingling, and pain in the fingers suggests a pinch nerve that may originate in the neck, elbow, or wrist. I am going to try to get back to walking and watching what I am eating. I read get used to it thats how it is going to be from now on. His doctor offers no help or hope. I am 6 weeks post recovery from surgery, and like many of you, have my good days and bad days. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. And heat is horrible. Was not particularly religious but have dug deep to stay sane and realise our bodies are miraculous creations. The worst for me is the back and arm pain. Tramadol and several anticonvulsants synergize in attenuating nerve injury-induced allodynia. Not sure if the medications are causing a lot of probs or maybe the crystals in the ears have been disturbed causing the dizzyness as they rotate the body to get the airbubbles out of the heart when they reflush it. The Prayers & Positive Thoughts from my Family & Friends have carried me through another trial of life, I am truly Blessed! I wish and pray you all get stronger and continue to heal physically and mentally from this mind blowing experience! Cause of breathless was hearts LVF % was very low 15% just. It's a fairly small spot, but it is annoying. 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. Hey all. Let me know if you learn anything more about it. You are right and yes, there are many things that are common to both men and women that can affect how we heal as well as a few things that you point out are quite different in our physiology. 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). Everyones stories are very informative. 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. I had ohs valve replacement June 1. Cough meds never helped but used pure honey and lemon/honey cough drops just to help me rest between coughs. Be kind to yourself and remember full recovery can take 12 weeks. Weigh yourself each day. Sometimes I just have to grab my chest & hold on to it until the pain resolves. Please keep your heads upIm sure it will get better. My heart rate is all over the place. 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. Coronary artery bypass surgery creates a new path for blood to flow around a blocked or partially blocked artery in the heart. Should I continue with my relatively good quality of life as long as Im able and live (or die) with the consequences OR do the bypass with a real consequence being a material diminuition in my quality of life.? Im just tired of the whole thing, Hi hope this finds everyone doing really well I just had surgery on April 4 of this year . I only have to walk over the road and have to stop. Two months after surgery, I have good days and bad days. Ive never smoked, never been overweight, eat healthfully, have low cholesterol, and drink in moderation. I performed the ultrasound-guided nerve hydrodissection with orthobiologics procedure a total of four times over the course of a year. My PCP gave me clean bill of health. My quad bypass was done in September 2014 after successful stunting in 2002 decided to block. I was VEEEEERY irritable on ANY noise. 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. Cleveland Clinic cardiologists suggest this: "You'll do most of your healing - about 80 per cent - in the first 6-8 weeks after surgery". Right under my breasr after a xray and echo nothing found. I am determined to keep up with my rehab and fight this but holy cow this is a tough one. Hi Teresa, If you think your genetics is also causing high cholesterol, we are here to help! But the outcome is sweet. 2008;134(3):254-262. doi:10.1016/j.pain.2007.04.019, (16) Centeno C, Markle J, Dodson E, et al. 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). I had a CABG for triple vessel disease in mid Feb 18. I did not sleep a wink as the co.boned tightness of my chest and back pain intensified. Advice? In most cases, numbness lasts for only a day or two after surgery. Now, straight armed and slowly lift your arms in front of you to shoulder height. I pray that we would all press on together and give thanks that we have made it to where we are. Call your healthcare provider immediately if you weren't forewarned about the potential for feeling numbness or tingling. Surgeon Q&A: Radiation Associated Heart Valve Disease. I take Norco aleasr 3 times a month. But, after Christmas Im dont do anything but what I have too. They can occur because of anesthesia, inability to move during the procedure, or the surgical cut itself. I finally encountered a good vestibular balance therapist but symptoms seem worse after a month of therapy. My biggest concern is my age. None of this at all related to the original accident. 45 days after my Surgery I took my first flight journey back to the country where Im working and started working. And called me on the second day, and I can see he is also not too too well alone, due to covid19. No one seems to care! So, there are three good days a week. I wont have it done again even if its needed. There has been some huge progress since the surgery but it seems like there is a long way to go. 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. 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. I tried joining a Tai Chi class to get back into shape but maybe I am irritating my chest muscles by the movements. After a week, at home I called my surgeon and was told they had no, idea what it could be. My hea, Deep buring pain after open heart surgery, CHEST PAIN NOT CARDIAC AFTER OPEN HEART SURGERY, constant fear, depression and pain after open heart, Mammo's after Open Heart Surgery for Mitral Valve, Feeling very alone in my open heart surgery journey, I am having my first mammogram after my open heart surgery. Here is the problem that sounds a bit like your issue. My surgery was on March 20th, I am recovering good by Gods grace, only thing sometimes I feel short of breath And also little bit of memory loss which Im trying to recover. What Im reading in some of these comments is that they are never the same after the op? But, now I am seeing I am not the same. It was diagnosed as Costachondritis which is basically inflammation from the cartilage between the ribs and the pain radiates from under the breast to shooting pains in the breast. Am I the only one? Had aortic valve replacement and repair to my tricuspid valve six months ago. The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. Hey Susan As for anxiety and depression, check out Dr. Claire Weeks on the web. 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. walking) when you have the clearance to do so. 12 days later my GP cleared me to go back to Gym. Have been to many doctors and all told the same thing "Nerves take time to heal if ever". You will notice it in small increments. (Although I suppose it could also be effects of getting older!!! Alternative approaches may use incisions to the side of the bone between the ribs or through some of the ribs on the side. Stay tanned and you ll have a hard time even getting sympathy. The upshot? Starting just part time with 3-4 hours and hope to build up. The first steps were the hardest I ever took in my life. Keep doing it it will slowly stretch the scar tissue and connective tissue. I surmise that it is very painful, I cant imagine the pain he feels. I am still very sore, easily fatigued and struggle with sleeping. I have changed my diet, I changed my primary care physician and I now have a medical doctor who is also a chiropractor and a natural health Dr. and only see him online. Its a slow recovery for sure. Glad I found this page as I see many similarities across the posts. My aneurysm was fortunately discovered after an AFib episode, which was also new to me. Thanks to each and everyone of you who took the time to share your stories. Breast pain after open heart surgery. I was released after five days but right back in (helicopter & ambulance delivery back to surgeon) for a second ohs due to problems. 1086(1):8190. Your stories (for the most part) have encouraged me. I was told I had a congenital heart problem at 63 years of age. 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. Permanent nerve damage can be a potential side effect of surgery. This is one of my biggest fears. Greetings from South Africa. 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). One day at a time, good luck to all of you. The ribs and the cartilage. Am 67 yrs young, started getting chest pains Sep 2019, Angiogram indicated 4-5 major blockages. . 4. ASRA practice advisory on neurologic complications in regional anesthesia and pain medicine. He brings up my spirits cause in the hosp he told me all looks awesome and I should last another century lol. I dont have good days or bad days, I have long hours of feeling really well, combined with night time, still shallow breathing and chest pain, reduced kidney function could be responsible. Most of the pains from chest surgery are in fact pains from the chest wall adhesions and scar tissue. Adam has been featured by the American Heart Association and Medical News Today. I wish everyone good health and stay positive. 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). I am 59 and had a sextuple bypass 4 months ago. I feel quite fit and healthy. Are you sure you want to block this member? I hope you are progressing well and are feeling stronger each day. Some days I nap for an hour or two after my 7AM Meds, some days Ill doze when watching TV in the evenings, some days no naps. Our doctors need to do more! 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