(10) Recknor JB, Mallapragada SK. Surgery-related chest pain signs include: Increasing pain with movement of the chest. Within 3 hours my doctor called me and said I need to find a cardiologist immediately. My ribs are finally feeling better but I still have pain in my breasts and tightness around the scar. Not anything excruciating, and goes away right away. Or it could be a sign of a complication the provider should explore. Please feel free to email us at info@familyheart.org. Our doctors need to do more! Good luck to you. The Statins, and blood thinners, and fluid pills and I never knew what kind of day I would have. To view original post visit: https://livingwithfh.blogspot.com/2016/07/life-at-five-months-after-open-heart.html. 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. Today she has very little pain most days and can see kids without a problem. I read get used to it thats how it is going to be from now on. Surgery successful, blood clots in the harvest leg, blood thinners corrected the blood clots, recovery going well. Hello everyone, my name is Layne and I had my OHS this past June. Its been quite a journey. I work and sleep all the time. I found it very interesting to read the comments and questions above. 5 weeks after my quadruple Im improving slowly. Search Heart Hospitals We chose an on-x valve for replacement as I was already on blood thinners for Afib. This basically gave her a dead leg. Good days and bad days, I wonder if this is what angina feels like but my arteries were fine. 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. It truly is one day at a time. This community is sponsored by WomenHeart, an Inspire trusted partner. I am happy for your recovery. I also have familial high triglycerides and have had 2 stents since 2014. I fought in WWll with my dad in Germany and so forth. Im 56years old and had a quadruple bypass on May 4, 2018. What is likely happening is that scar tissue and connective tissue has grown limiting the movement on the left side which is why the act of reaching causes pain. So he must want you here for a purpose, if not for nothing else but to realize all anyone of us have is today. So it makes sense that you may feel numbness and tingling afterward. I was in hospital 10 days after op because my white blood cells were rising every day but there was no sign of infection. I have many issues resulting from liver, kidney, lung, and brain damage but lets focus on my heart. Im used to be very active and now Im pretty much limited to walking 3-4 miles daily. Fast heart rate that didnt slow down for hours, and two days of discomfort in my chest. Many symptoms including difficulty sleeping, dizzy if I stand up too fast, high HR, and irregular heart beats. Hi everyone. Fortunately just scraped by before our worldwide pandemic of Covid. Reading your article makes me feel better. It didnt and ended up after 4 months causing dilated cardio myopathy and a lower ejection fraction of 35%. Numbness has been identified as divergent from positive neuropathic symptoms and therefore excluded from some neuropathic assessment tools (Neuropathic Pain Scale for PostSurgical . I am still struggling with breathlessness really badly. chest never felt like ribs were cracked. His stamina is still not terrific. 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. I am NOT on dialysis so I celebrate that! I am at present on rather a lot of tablets as well. He was 57 at the time and thats far too young to have your life become so changed. This has been an interesting journey. I have just gone off all pain meds and I ache all over. But four months later I feel great, Im working full time and walking 2 miles a day and feel great. Hey Vince, Hoping you are doing much better! At 39 years old, I never thought I would be dealing with this. 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. Mood swings are at times just staggering. I was 55 inches and 170 lbs. I acknowledge with all the complications & now ongoing health issues I never had before, there has got to be a reason why. Take care. I go to work i serve customers and talk to them i get out of breath doing that. Ivy had a bad IV stick in her hand during which they injured the cutaneous branch of the ulnar nerve. 12 visits total on Home Therapy, Outpatient Cardio Rehab 2-3 x/wk since then. This surgery is the pits! Can Numbness and Tingling be Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis? I have had chest pain when I turn in my sleep. I was home 1 week when the infection broke out on my sternum. As it stands many people are still afraid of such operations. In August of 1991 finally got tired of being sick all the time, short of breathe, changed Doctors again. Ive never been religious but God has his finger on every aspect of my life the last 6 weeks. I do have more muscle pain then before. I am optimistic, I havent been to the Gym yet BUT have made arrangements to join next week. Paycewhat made you choose mechanical the second time around? i wish all and everyone are healthy and overcome this troublesome soon. Anyone else have same symptoms. Everyone tells me how much better I look but I sure dont feel like that inside. 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. Im happy to read your stories. J Arthroplasty. My sleep pattern has not been good. 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. The condition has not changed in the 6 weeks since my surgery. I had a pig mitral valve in mid febohs. Have your symptoms gotten any better or worse with the passing of time? It hasnt been easy but then I had no choice. Mo money, mo money! 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. I hope this helps someone. I feel pretty good and am active. I had a quadruple bypass on June 7, 2018, so its been just about three months. I went to him and got an echo and he said that I needed a new valve! This is used to guide a small needle to inject fluid around the nerve to break up the scar tissue. You may experience memory loss and/or brain fog. Weigh yourself each day. 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. It will also help you sleep better. This resulted in further investigation which concluded I had a bicuspid aortic valve. Blessings. An added note: My surgeon scheduled a double by-pass, only did a single, did not use vein from my leg, but used the one from my chest, and re-scheduled my, sugery 3 times because he was so busy. working daily 5 hrs, sleeping like a baby, BP Good, Colesterol not so good. This blog does not offer advice, in any way, to anyone suffering from this disease. My BP medication was tweaked to minimize the possibility of hypotension and I have not had a significant presyncope in a few weeks, but the foggy head and feeling of light-headedness continue. For some reason, my outgoing personality is taking a hit following this surgery. I had the procedure Dec1 and honestly have not had one moments pain. I had ohs valve replacement June 1. That left side numbness usually involves harvesting the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) that is very commonly used to graft to the left anterior descending (coronary) artery (also known as the widow maker.) Even though the surgery went well I am wrestling with post surgical anemia and mild asthma which affects my breathing and stamina. I am 3 months from terrible mitral valve replacement and couple other procedures. 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. Ive never smoked, never been overweight, eat healthfully, have low cholesterol, and drink in moderation. Recovery took longer than I anticipated, but was slow. Soreness. I had diminished mental acuity for about 3 weeks after Surgery, at first I was very concerned, until the fog started clearing and I figured that it was due to the Anesthesia. I am NOT a depressed individual by any means, and have gone through Thyroid Cancer removal (15 years ago) and Melanoma surgery (1 1/2 months) before the OHS, with little side effects. . Reply. 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). I can barely walk and this has been a problem since the surgery. Thank very much. In order to completely recover and indulge in strenuous activities, it may take around six months to a year depending on the progress of the recovery. I am worried that I have done something. 12 days later my GP cleared me to go back to Gym. All shortness of breath was gone after about 6 days of Home Therapy and walking on the treadmill. I am very fit and healthy, and overall feel very well after the surgery. My concern is the top of the scar around and above the top of the incision is a big protruding lump. I performed the ultrasound-guided nerve hydrodissection with orthobiologics procedure a total of four times over about a year, injecting all around the nerves in the hand, the ulnar nerve at the wrist and elbow, and the nerves in the neck. Endometriosis Leg Pain: Before, During, and After Periods, Bunion Surgery: Everything You Need to Know, An Overview of Nerve Pain After Abdominal Surgery, Sinus Surgery: Everything You Need to Know. The new pathway improves blood flow to the heart muscle. I am so thankful for Life and I pray that if you are feeling depressed consider talking to the Lord about it, perhaps reading some of the Psalms in the Bible. The tightness and pressure and the flutters come and go but its pretty concerning. it is so good to hear about others struggles when I am tired and my legs just wont go another step. When I read about people going through this multiple (and even many times), its just staggering to me to think of being able to do that. -Sharp pains in the balls of my feet when I attempt to walk on treadmill the past week. You will notice it in small increments. Wow! I am just barely past 5 months from my OHS of triple bypass at the age of 57. Lost 25 pounds from my preoperation weight. I start cardiac rehab very soon and walk 4-5 days a week. The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. Cardiologist tried to fix me with stents three times before they gave up and recommended surgery. I stayed away from the Cardiology conglomerate for as long as I could but my Afib was back with a vengeance! As with any surgical procedure, open heart surgery requires incision care to avoid infection and minimize scarring. My scars are good except for the area i got staph nfection but no one can see it. I put myself at about 85% of pre surgery and still improving. Alternative approaches may use incisions to the side of the bone between the ribs or through some of the ribs on the side. It's normal to have less energy than usual after your surgery. It feels healthy enough but, alas, six weeks later I had a brain bleed, due to blood thinning meds. 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). Wow, everyone, thanks for sharing! This book has helped over 47,000 patients and caregivers from diagnosis to recovery. Had single bypass August, 2018. It's normally a tablet for epilepsy but it's now being used for nerve pain post surgery. Now almost 10 months since surgery, he seems to have plateaued. Seperated Sternum . 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. You have to remember that your body is still figuring itself out after the severe trauma of heart surgery. 26 days total in hospital for heart and kidney issues so its taken me a bit longer to recoup and get some strength back. I am praying for each and everyone, that you will all feel completely recovered soon and I hope to keep posting in this group. Expert Opin Biol Ther. I was an extreamly healthy 33 year old man before my OHS and hospitalization this year. I do really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences. I had the aortic valve replacement just over a year ago too (Im 56). Now full pescatarian and its been hard but, I dont want to see the OR again. I had triple bypass in early September and after the first few weeks felt good enough to start scrubbing our bathroom floors. Finally, I get Afib and #2 puts me on higher bp rx and a statin. The reason they gave for only doing one artery was that the could not safely get to the second. TYPE OF SURGERY Most women have spare tissue on the chest wall and under the arms so this tissue can be used to fill the space where the tumour has been removed. Contact him now on his email: drabakaspelltemple@gmail. Wonder if others have the same issue. Well the Dr. should have retired long ago. Much to live for! 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. Sudden numbness or weakness in arms or legs; One sided facial droop or slurring of words; Sudden, severe headache; . Vince, Im sorry you have been going through this since you are 7. Of course sex has been off the table ever since. Right under my breasr after a xray and echo nothing found. Even being a healthcare provider, I sometimes feel frustrated by the slowness of the recovery. I too take one day at a time. They just seem horribly difficult right now. Two other specialists recommended no surgery as the dizzy spells were probably related to the medications. I dont even have to go into office unless I chose to. You will have over the shoulder pains after but it doesn't last long. I have since goggled them all after STOPPING all medications and medicines. A lot of people told me it will take a year before some of the chest pain subsides. I think TIME and careful followup by your surgeon will result in full recovery for most patients. Typically the sternum is slit open in an open heart surgery which takes around 6 weeks to heal. Over the past few months that feeling that you are describing has subsided significantly. This will restore pain free movement. My primary care doctor tells me Im doing great. Cardiologist said I have vertebral basilar insufficiency and recommended vascular surgery. I am fortunate in that I was fairly young (58) and healthy going in and the recovery has been mostly good. was told by a friend who is a nurse that people recover fast with the doctor i had do my surgery. Fortunately mine did and others I know say it just took time. Increasing pain with deep breaths. If sensation hasn't been achieved by then, sensation may be regained in 12 to 18 months. Thanks everyone for all of your comments. 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. Putting my shoes on took forever, and it rendered me breathless. Feels like a burning scratching feeling inside. Don't Get Enough Food or Drink. Hi, I am just 4 Months after my Open Heart surgery. Here is Seans story: Im recovering from aortic valve and aortic root replacement surgery. Out again after another five days. Let us know if there is anything else we can do to help. Best wishes to all. You hit the nail on the head brianm depending on the skill of your surgeon (and whether he was something of a speed demon!) Damage to the nerves can lead to temporary loss of both motor and sensory function. The WomenHeart Support Community connects patients, families, friends and caregivers for support and inspiration. See over 200 patient comments. 63 y/o Male with a heavily abused body, Smoked a pack a day since my early 40s. Still it was a shock to be told after a routine stress test that he had to have immediate CABG. It definitely can take a LONG time to feel fully recovered. Thought this was too long but sounds like yours is longer? The right shoulder pain started at week 5 for me and still present. But need to say this to the women who are out there experiencing breast pain after months of surgery..just like men, our breast muscles and nerves have been cut, however, our breasts are heavy, this can slow down our healing. I can relate to some of it but not all of it. They are called Lyrica. Leg scar looks really good but chest is still ruby red after 4 months and very tender. I too in my opinion have similar moods to your partner.Had mitral valve open heart surgery on 30/4 then discharged 6/5.The last 3 days I got very angry irritable & fuzzled.. Wed like to know other seniors (70+) experience, which I cannot seem to find via online research. I dont feel quite so alone reading your stories. Better to check with Cardio Surgeon. Another reported after 4 years the dizzy spells stopped. Think of your leg feeling numb if you sit too long in the same position. The other thing no one warned me about was how long the after effects of the deep anaesthesia last. Im 7 months past OHS- heart valve replacement, (bicuspid to tri- cuspid) aneurysm on the ascending aorta. Use a heating pad or ice pack . It has gotten some better but not completely. Once in ER, they gave me a nitro and everything stopped hurting. In addition, the nerve is surrounded by a fatty sheath (myelin) that acts like an insulator covering a wire. I am 59 and had a sextuple bypass 4 months ago. Im glad to be alive. I only have to walk over the road and have to stop. Nerve pain was the only true pain that I experienced post op. I want to ask a question of anyone who has had open heart surgery and watched the Barbara Walter's special . The biggest downside is depression. If anyone has experienced and of the problems I have ie: vent for 7 days or longer, unable to remember surgery and their mind just went off somewhere else and it all was so believable , continued fatigue, difficulty walking and increased hip pain, Incision pain especially to the leg where the vein was harvested (and it looks horrible) looks like a keloid scar and is very red and shoots pain down the leg, increased forgetfulness, feeling faint and dizzy, chest pain and decrease in Vision. I am hoping you and your readers can provide some useful information, either scientific or anecdotal. I had OHS almost 3 weeks ago. And on Feb. 5th rhiz year i had a aortic aneurysm. Please stay positive. I cycle, hill-walk on weekends with heavy back-packs. 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. I hope so cause I never want to go they this again!! I am six weeks out from OHS, and find that I while I feel somewhat better than I did six months prior to diagnosis and surgery, I still have some issues. Although I do have the scar and chest pains a lot of you have I feel after reading your stories this is pretty normal. 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. He acts like it is no big deal! Amiodarone (discontinued), Metoprolol Tartrate (reduced dosage), Clonidine, Furosemide, & Potassium. This is especially remarkable because there are so few treatment options for patients once severe CRPS sets in. ), all the Data from Therapy / Rehab is textbook, constant progress, and a much better sense of well being again! I wake up in the middle of the night for hours, hence this post! Back to work but feeling very tired and sleepy lately. I feel like an invalid. 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? I received that medication and I no longer have pain in my breast. I am horrified that I will have to undergo another OHS! Massachusetts says, Roy Yoder from I went to my neighbours who offered to help, organised my funeral, someone to take my dog, clean my unit and give all my stuff to charity. I hope you are progressing well and are feeling stronger each day. I always get a doctors opinion. 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. J Clin Neurosci. He does not like me nagging on himI am only trying to get hin to do what he needs to do so he can come home, but he has been through so much, the nurse said when the patient is ready to do the work they will. That is unreal to me! Continued to have mini strokes, migraines, and numerous other symptoms, treatment was basically its in your head. I am 62 years old and had triple bypass surgery on July 5. Former professional athlete and still very active Non smoker, proper weight, etc., was ambushed by heredity. . Now almost three years later and I still have pain my incision has keloids. 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. I am 55 years old and 2 weeks post triple bypass surgery and struggling to stay positive. I feel that I should be back to 90% at least, but I still have issues. Cant remember, cant think, cant sleep, cant drive a car. Pls share more detail on this for me. This is why many operating rooms feature padded surgical tables. What with coping with the sternum pain as well, it was very painful. I walk 3 miles a day. Im sorry to hear of your constant pain. The heat right now seems to be having a big impact on the dizziness. He cant carry on a conversation. My only real issues are some regular chest discomfort and having about 75 percent strength. Thank you to each of you for sharing your story. They tried OTC meds and prescriptions Prilosec, Nexium, etc which made it worse. 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. To help you balance your fluids after heart surgery, your doctor may ask you to: Avoid adding salt when cooking. 4. Ps. Background: The prevalence of intercostal nerve damage associated with coronary artery bypass graft-internal thoracic (mammary) artery surgery is unknown. If, you know anything different please advise. The first phase of heart surgery recovery can last from 6 to 8 weeks. Symptoms of Numbness and Tingling in the Lower Back. This is the hand that they took the artery from. Though his cardiologist seems to be satisfied with his progress, were aware that he (my husband) is just another patient, and so the details of his progress (or lack thereof) is really only important to us! He tires easily. Thankyou everyone for youre stories. I was relieved to see someone else still had this going on. Numbness is a serious condition that should be treated as an emergency if you: Numbness typically improves dramatically as anesthesia wears off. I found myself here today to look up how weather can effect this because its freezing in Colorado and the atmospheric pressure seems to alternate between a feeling of a bowling ball stuffed in my chest and the feeling of a bowling ball sized hole in my chest. I am now concerned about his mood he seems very irritable, frustrated and angry almost and he is desperate to come home. I hope by now you are having better daysthere will still be good days & bad days ahead you are not alone? 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. All the above cited problems. Everything is fine except for my breathing yes it gets me down a lot because i cant go anywhere. Thank you so much and continued healing! So heres the good news for all. I am just tired of it all. Let me know if you learn anything more about it. 9. Im 51 and had OHS almost 6months ago. Bouts of emotions and disbelief that I really went through all of this, but reminded when I remove my shirt and see the scar. This problem was a genetic problem and it shooted up suddenly. -Tightness/discomfort in the middle & left side of my chest -almost complete lack of sleep & restlessness all night -Pain, sensitivity, cold, numbness in both feet. Our hormones are different and our bodies handle all of this different. My partner in in the hospital as well. 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. Two months after surgery, I have good days and bad days. I think I may be getting another one. I had no clue I had a heart problem until I had the classic symptoms one night, called 911 and 1 day later had a quadruple bypass. And the longer the surgery, the greater the chance that numbness will occur. 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