Grateful Im still waking up on the green side of the grass and buoyed by the Stories Ive read here. But alive and kicking tired yes ache yes but one step at a time and grateful to the dedicated teams who pulled me through. You will have over the shoulder pains after but it doesn't last long. It gives me hope for the future. Asymmetric: This means the feeling of numbness is stronger in one buttock than the other. 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 hope this one goes away. T am two months after quadruple bypass and pacemaker. Repeat until you are bored or you suffer increased pain. Mitral valve surgery in April. 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. Im frightened, anxious, tired, no taste .. What are other peoples experience? Instead I now see Im in very good company! What if I died? Im glad to be alive. Hello. Lol. Hi Vanna, Yes it is normal of getting tired and dizziness. My PCP gave me clean bill of health. PLoS ONE. I felt the rib/chest pain was getting better but about a week ago it felt worst and seems to feel tighter day by day. While I am exercising 5-6 days a week, can keep up with 20 year olds on the basketball court and can steal bases in my baseball league, routine breathing is still a daily challenge. I have many issues resulting from liver, kidney, lung, and brain damage but lets focus on my heart. Verywell Health's content is for informational and educational purposes only. Just taking it day by day. Also had nausea and loss of appetite. Boca Raton, Fla.: CRC Taylor & Francis. Ann N Y Acad Sci. Wow what a journey we have gone through! I have experienced certain sense of euphoria and intense appreciation for not only my life but ALL life around me. Finally he said that I had a blockage of my aortic valve! My cardiologist says that the problem is fluid buildup and will increase my lasixs but it doesnt resolve the problem much. Im 52yo.never smoked. Even getting back to cooking a meal was a real achievement . I had double bypass surgery 6 months ago. We all produce different amounts of such tissue and if we sit huddled up in our first few weeks after surgery they will pull on the chest wall as soon as we start to sit up more erect shoulders back and all that! No physical symptoms, and a 71 year old. It is nice to know Im not the only one in this boat. Heart is in great condition (no heart attack or damage) and veins from legs were great too. Scar in chest very sensitive to touch and sensitive when tee shirt rubs against the scar, harvest leg still gets numb around the ankle. The early days were traumatizing. I had just had a complete physical and it showed up perfect. Back on the Harley Davidson at 12 weeks, other than a little initial nervousness, no issues at all. Whereas, I am 46 and they replaced St.Judes Aortic valve (Metal) and it might last 35 to 40 years. Sensitivity and specificity of nerve palpation, monofilament testing and voluntary muscle testing in detecting peripheral nerve abnormality, using nerve conduction studies as gold standard; a study in 357 patients. 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 wish and pray you all get stronger and continue to heal physically and mentally from this mind blowing experience! most of all thank God for giving you a second chance in life. After coming home from hospital I didnt need pain pills. There is probably more. Plast Reconstr Surg. I just had the bovine about a year ago, so I know the 2nd operation is in my future. This blog raises many concerns about short and long-term quality of life, LIFE being the operative term. Hi. Anyone experienced something similar? The effect was to give me huge electric shocks in my calves and knee. I have been told get used to it that is what often happens after open heart surgery. I do have Rheumatoid Arthritis and my joint pain has increased and effects my hips and legs the most at this time. 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. Milk ducts can become clogged, causing a firm, tender lump. When my drain was removed it was very painful..not at all a relief and I have had a terrible pain i, I had open heart surgery a month ago and I wanted to know if its normal to still be in pain and my right boob hurts really bad and wondering if that's normal, Hi, I'm 47 and I've had 2 heart attacks. I stayed away from the Cardiology conglomerate for as long as I could but my Afib was back with a vengeance! The surgery involves taking a healthy blood vessel from the chest or leg area. 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. I was feeling fine until I went into my yard over the weekend to do some raking of leaves from last fall. A few weeks later my GP stopped Furosemide and I had a heart attack late July 2019, it was Acute Pulmonary Oedema and Congestive Heart Failure and I was losing my eyesight and hearing was in and out, I have not progressed well until recently. But, no.it feels to be another week of the same. They tried OTC meds and prescriptions Prilosec, Nexium, etc which made it worse. 2011 Jul 20;93(14):1288-93. doi:10.2106/JBJS.J.00369, (7) Khambati FA, Shetty VP, Ghate SD, Capadia GD. Changed my diet and the medications have my cholesterol at 88 with HDL at 41 and LDL at 38. You may know how this feels. I think I find my self having what I call Panic Attacks just out of the blue. 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. In the last weeks, I have been feeling a very deep and painful "burning sensation" on the skin around my chest area. Any words of advice or encouragement/discouragement would be appreciated. ER 2x in first 4 months from fear mostly. As with any surgical procedure, open heart surgery requires incision care to avoid infection and minimize scarring. But in physical therapy now for ten sessions and suddenly the last few days my upper chest hurts, also hurts when I deep breath. You can walk outside or indoors at your local mall or shopping center. I have become somewhat active again and walk about a mile and a half a day. Your blood pressure is dangerously high! This test can determine if the nerve size shows swelling and/or constriction. It feels healthy enough but, alas, six weeks later I had a brain bleed, due to blood thinning meds. Even being a healthcare provider, I sometimes feel frustrated by the slowness of the recovery. I thought I had a pinch nerve in my right arm. The worst part for me is still the numbness, burning of my chest incision, I suppose. Triple bypass on Dec 18th 2019- same thing. They might not be as careful as I am. It may help to think of numbness and tingling as natural side effects of surgery. Although, Im still tired, I am not tired on the days I workout. Memory loss means I wanted to do something and I will call the related person in my office, but suddenly forget for what I called hahaahah. Ive had my surgery 5 mos ago but still get it daily. 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? and constant soreness in my right breast. 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. Overall, I feel pretty good and it seems the more exercise I get, the better I feel. I surmise that it is very painful, I cant imagine the pain he feels. Tylenol and heating pad help but not greatly. The prognosis following heart bypass surgery is both good and has improved over the past three decades. It has only been 3 weeks since the surgery and I am hoping all will get better with time. Was grateful for mine beforemore so now. My surgeon says there is nothing they can do and is just the way I, Please someone tell me I will not have chest pain for the rest of my life. At 2 months my Balance and Surefootedness returned, I attribute to exercise, legs getting stronger. My L leg which was pretty much eviscerated from Ankle to crotch is still somewhat sore and swollen, although the swelling has receded. Maybe through all this I'll be able to find out if the sarc has caused any of the damage to my heart. I have started hitting a few golf balls and hope to play in a few weeks. Wow, everyone, thanks for sharing! I know its a long list but I would appreciate any one replying and perhaps if you conquered it I can too. Sean, Greensboro, North Carolina, MY RESPONSE TO SEAN ABOUT NERVE DAMAGE FOLLOWING HEART SURGERY. For some reason, my outgoing personality is taking a hit following this surgery. 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. I am 67 and had a double bypass for 3 blockages August 2017. I had A fib issuesthat is now under control and I am off of xarelto the first month after surgery involved a lot of throwing up. Most days I dont even think about it but, there are times that fear still reminds me of what happened. I had a hard time sleeping on my back. After further tests, he said I have mitral valve prolapse (nearly state 4) and I need surgery immediately. Making the Incision - In the case of classic open heart surgery, the breast bone will be split open using a saw. 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. Location. I am 22 years old.I feel discomfort in my heart and pain. Alice just sent me a great question about incision and scar care after heart valve surgery. Tingling or numbness in your elbow or fingers. I hope to feel better every day. My primary care doctor tells me Im doing great. The most common symptoms of nerve damage after surgery are usually numbness, tingling, burning, muscle weakness or atrophy. This complete loss of sensation or tingling at the incision site is common in all types of plastic surgery, from rhinoplasty to liposuction. 2013;257(3):403412. I had CABG x 4 June 2019. You will feel tired and will feel like you have to sleep. 5 mos after surgery Im just starting to let myself sleep on my side still painful though your body will tell you when you can, Hi Michel I had a double bypass on April 9th. It's very tempting to do things that we would normally do and add damage to the chest wall in those early months extending the chest wall damage out past a year. Initially I experienced all the usual side effects of OHS and over time regained strength and stamina. I had a quad in May andI still have pain.If you left your breast it relaxthe muscles. Contact him now on his email: drabakaspelltemple@gmail. I find I can sleep 10 hrs a day and still feel tired. I had a double bypass March 17th, 2020. Advantage is that you dont need to take Blood thinners daily. Hello folks, 13 years ago I had a porcine valve replacement and all went well, I had also had a single bypass, nerve block, pace maker and Aortic graft put in at the same time but this year the valve reached the end of its useful life. Thank you for your feedback Ramesh! Fortunately mine did and others I know say it just took time. Typically the sternum is slit open in an open heart surgery which takes around 6 weeks to heal. At 39 years old, I never thought I would be dealing with this. Should I be saying goodbye? Trying to find someone experiencing all the symptoms as I am 5 months after quintuple bypass & aorta patch. To see how this works on the median nerve in the carpal tunnel, see the video that follows. This only lasted a couple of weeks and am back to my usual happy self. I take Norco aleasr 3 times a month. Good days and bad days, I wonder if this is what angina feels like but my arteries were fine. It is great to know I am not alone with worries and concerns about what stage should I be at with my recovery. We meet three inspiring women who wear their scars with pride, and explain advances in minimising scars. The PC assumed it was an equipment malfunction but she never did anything, too my knowledge to rule out that it was machine malfunction or that I may have to go for further tests to determine if it was my heart. I so get it..9 heart attacks, 4 stents, and triple bypass all within the past 9 months! Since I quit smoking also my taste buds have woken up. I just rode around on mower and trimmed. Any advice on how I can build a support team and how can I prepare myself and family for surgery while I'm away? Although my rehab was cancelled due to the current coronavirus lockdown, the nurse informs me that had things been normal that I would have received physio as part of the rehab. 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. I still have dreadful pain in my breasts after open heart 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. I too have good days and bad days. I wonder what causes this maybe I should call the doctor whatta think. Call Melinda at the front desk to set up a consultation 501-227-0707. And shortly after pericarditis. it was the worst thing. Our doctors need to do more! I am not winded after walking, I am working out 1 hour 3-4 days a week and not stopping for anything but sipping water. Doctors told me I should have died months ago. I feel I am recovered like normal before But off-late suddenly I feel little bit of short of breathing (May be PsychologicalLike when you think of breathing then you try to breath faster)..Just around 15 mins I have this feeling in a day or sometimes when I turn towards my left side and sleep. Hi. Temporary nerve injury is much more common, especially in spine surgeries. Gradual: This means the butt numbness is worsening over time. My only real issues are some regular chest discomfort and having about 75 percent strength. Aortic valve (cow), aortic root and aorta (composite) replaced. Thank you Lord for placing each Angel in my path as I slowly gained mobility and strength! 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. It will also help you sleep better. This is especially remarkable because there are so few treatment options for patients once severe CRPS sets in. 5 months later and Im suffering from a bit of depression and pain in my right upper arm and shoulder. I am dizzy most of the time. You will feel tired and sore for the first few weeks after surgery. Within 3 hours my doctor called me and said I need to find a cardiologist immediately. Since you were able to isolate the particular tendon, massage will definitely help. Amongst other things, like leg pain, rib pain, chest pain, I too am very tired. Neurosurgery 36 years experience. I loved reading your post. Im 56years old and had a quadruple bypass on May 4, 2018. but rotator cuff repair was much worst for me. I have persevered and increased the massage pressure and the whole area has improved and the pain has gone Best wishes, Chris Lardiere. However, I have found that going to cardiac rehab, which is like a gym where there are nurses and your heart is monitored while on exercise equipment has helped a great deal. I couldnt ignore it! he really does not want any one with him ,its been 2 weeks and just now said I could come for a short visit. Ive never reached out before. No Afib, so much will hopefully improve. Is wondering if anyone else has had Open Heart Surgery?? My cardiologist & hence my wife day I am fine & doing well. The fact that I had told her about my swelling apparently did not raise flags that edema or lymphatic type symptoms meant something more serious so I never got additional tests. I have a hard time sleeping. On two occasions these episodes caused Afib which resulted in me being put on Xarelto. He ordered an Echo, EKG. 10 days later I mowed the front lawn and half my neighbours and walked the dog (she is 72 and did the rest of her lawn). Can Tingling in the Hands and Feet Be a Symptom of Diabetes? 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. Im a 62 year old male 5 weeks post quad bypass. Lepr Rev. I too take one day at a time. They just seem horribly difficult right now. God bless of of you this makes a strong person and little bit weaker, but only temporary. God bless you. I am 65 and never smoked, never had high blood pressure or high cholesterol. I had to take 2 tablets 4 times a day. I have been using a power breather daily. After sitting too long with your legs crossed, one leg may fall asleep." 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. This major operation leaves them with a long chest incision and a lengthy recovery. Plast Aesthet Res. How do you cope?? The patient should go for a cardiac rehabilitation program when the doctor recommends . It has been great reading everyones progress after OHS. i slipped in the sand landed on my but and now im hurting. I am generally a positive happy person and am very thankful for each day God gives me. Better health to us all! My CABG (quad bypass) was last August 2016 and although I have healed, there have been set backs. It definitely can take a LONG time to feel fully recovered. Finding some comfort, ease, in reading your posts. I am 55 years old and 2 weeks post triple bypass surgery and struggling to stay positive. Just wish I felt great but try to feel confident and live day by day and hope to stop feeling tired and not get depressed. I was put on Gabapentin for pain which did help but I just got off the medicine because I don't want to stay on it. Surgery-related chest pain signs include: Increasing pain with movement of the chest. Thanks Nicky. This news mentally crushed me and quite honestly i lost the will to live for a while. Incisions healing well but very sensitive. Have always been very active and in pretty good shape. Hi everybodynice to read your stories of recoveryI am 56 y/o from Philippinesgoing 6 months after single vessel open heart bypass surgery using left internal mammary arteryfeeling better and stronger day by daysometimes feel back and shoulder pain and fatiguesometimes feel discomfort from chest incision when stretchinggenerally I feel great..stop smoking and trying hard to eat healthy foods more on veggies and fish..less fat and saltfruit once a dayregular exercise like walking and jogging at least 2.5 hrs a week or 3-4 days a week.always give thanks to the lord for a new lease of lifehow are you there?specially those who are now on 3 years or more from recovery?pls share againhave a nice day to all. Theresa, Our situations sound very similar. I still have discomfort in my incision, and a few other pains here and there every now and then but I am believing that this will pass. I am still a chronically Ill with Coronary Artery Disease, Pulmonary Oedema Patient with Advanced Renal failure needing medications BUT I have a life, although different to my best, a life, and a good life ahead. . Blessings. Thank you for sharing your experience. Maybe talk to your GP and give them a try. I would like to hear and communicate with others who are going/have gone through the same or similar thing. And for those who have had surgery what type of clothing would be comfortable post-op and what things should I bring for my stay? Paycewhat made you choose mechanical the second time around? I am 4 months post OHS for aortic valve replacement and 1 bypass. Treatment options for nerve damage and pain after surgery include: How can you break up scar tissue around nerves? And my entire chest on either side. It has improved significantly over the year especially the last few months but I find every day a challenge to get full satisfying breaths regularly. I have fortunately found quite a lot of useful info online. I had up and down days over the months, but strength came back slowly but surely. 70 year old, heavy smoker, on 4 May 18, heart attack 2 Stents inserted. All of this is very good right? 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. Sudden numbness or weakness in arms or legs; One sided facial droop or slurring of words; Sudden, severe headache; . I have started back working out, but sometimes I do still have pain in my chest, it feels like tight in the middle of my chest, I would like to know how long i will feel this discomfort. It isnt easy, I am nothing like I was pre CABG x 4, mine was a fail, I was in the 2% of unsuccessful CABG patients YET, I am alive so, I consider that a success. By far the hardest thing for me has been anxiety and depression. Wonder if it is the metoprolol? I have good support but that doesnt change the emotional roller coaster. That will help increase your stamina. After my surgery I used to get bit of dizziness and or feeling kind of body not in normal state. It was a shock to discover in a routine exam that I had unstable angina and an angiography soon after three up TVD. I sit here now, same chair 5:50pm and the pain has pretty much subsided..although my breathing intake is, still somewhat impaired. hurt to cough. Copyright Regenexx 2023. Bev. This has been good for me reading all your stories. 9. He treated me like a regular CABG patient but I was far from that! Please share the advice to me if it is normally to feel that tired after surgery for 2 months already? Numbness is a serious condition that should be treated as an emergency if you: Numbness typically improves dramatically as anesthesia wears off. it is so good to hear about others struggles when I am tired and my legs just wont go another step. 3. I hear you Maryann. I had a triple bypass just about four months ago. Of course sex has been off the table ever since. Thank you all for sharing your experiences. So sorry for all the suffering and fear out there Why am I on this blog? But is is good to be here. Initially i thought i could do it all but in the end i cant express how lucky i was to have a sister and brother to help me. Your surgery may have been done through a large incision (cut) in the middle of your chest, through a smaller cut between 2 of your ribs, or through 2 to 4 small cuts. Heart beat is 130.blood My MVR by open heart surgery is due this month.i am worried.what to do?? Two days ago my GP cleared me to go back to the Gym. At56 in Dec17, I had a double bypass. 10 weeks in hospital overall. Dont get me wrong: I have struggles that sometimes seem overwhelming. Maybe have some advise? He tires easily. Dizzy spells are frequent. But one year ago I was diagnosed prediabetic. Following cardiac rehab over the last couple of months I have at least started to go to town alone but cannot carry weight either. However, newer nonsurgical nerve repair techniques may be able to help. She writes, "Adam, I am 55 and had open heart surgery to replace my valve about three weeks ago. When does the pain from open heart surgery go away? Anyone else have same symptoms. BUT I held on to the hem of the Lords robes, I never lost sight of him in the darkest moments post-OP, I maintained my Faith in Him and I Trusted Him with every fiber of my being. It has gotten some better but not completely. I thought my low fat diet was the culprit and started eating little more oily foods. 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). Thankyou everyone for youre stories. I hope by now you are having better daysthere will still be good days & bad days ahead you are not alone? Some people feel very tired and exhausted most, or all of the time. Now i am not facing breathing problem. Thank you so much for sharing. 85 clinic locations offering non-surgical Regenexx solutions for musculoskeletal pain. Thank you to the doctors & nursing staff for their diligent work at the hospital & saving my life-forever grateful. I was in another 12 days fighting the infection trying different antibiotics. Your stories (for the most part) have encouraged me. Keep walkingless and more often perhaps. I am still amazed that I was home 3 days after open heart aortic valve replacement. I am back to work, allowing myself to do light duty. Fortunately did not have to be hospitalized. Nothing we can do, but the nerve sheath should grow back. was told by a friend who is a nurse that people recover fast with the doctor i had do my surgery. Just an abnormal EKG. thanks for the blogs very grateful keep sharing this kind of blogs. He is still recovering in hospital and is making good progress. 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. Your blog was very helpful knowing I am not alone. 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. doi:10.1111/os.12507, (3) Mueller K, McGowan J, Kane S, Voyadzis JM. He has good days (last week he actually began to jog with me, albeit very briefly) and not-so-good days (yesterday he was exhausted after a very slow 2-mile walk). Greatly increasing pain with sneezing or coughing. It's also called a cardiac event recorder. But on the short end, you're looking at 3 to 6 months before you regain full sensation to your nipples. Complete recovery can take about one full year.". This resulted in further investigation which concluded I had a bicuspid aortic valve. What has helped me is making sure to walk everyday and be at least somewhat active throughout the day. What Im reading in some of these comments is that they are never the same after the op? Best postsurgery bras for after breast reconstruction . My Cardio said it was nerve endings healing. I sure hope that someone here can help me find my way and help answer some of the questions I have posted. My stitches will come off on Monday, and so far, I am very happy with my progress. By Jennifer Whitlock, RN, MSN, FN All I can say is you will not go one day sooner than God wants you . So glad I did because many have mentioned these symptoms. Thank you for your blog. Theres a blood thinner, a beta blocker and metformin to control sugar. Getting better every day, but will feel a lot better without the need for IV and wound vac. All of a sudden I'd be in agony. 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. My chest still hurts and is uncomfortable most days. The tightness and pressure and the flutters come and go but its pretty concerning. 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). I dont chose to, is it too early to start having problems like the people on the post. Once I sleep then I sleep well without any disturbance (Gods grace).. Rest of the time I am fine as I dont think about it nor I have breathing issues. it really helps! How long can live after 5 bypass open heart surgery with val My husband had open heart surgery 4 weeks ago. Have a few more weeks of cardio rehab. Ride my bike daily, went on 8 kilometer trail hike with a friend the other day. Had full set of Labs last week. I had a quadruple bypass 5 months ago. 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