Walk at least 2 to 3 times a day for 20 to 30 minutes. Five/six days later, had the OHS. He was exceptional and I needed to find out more about my heart. *DISCLAIMER: Like all medical procedures, Regenexx Procedures have a success and failure rate. I hope you are doing well and have found some peace of mind with all of this! Have had 4 stents. Back on the Harley Davidson at 12 weeks, other than a little initial nervousness, no issues at all. Thank you for sharing your experience. Former professional athlete and still very active Non smoker, proper weight, etc., was ambushed by heredity. Four months I thought Id be better. They feels like in the joints they need to be scratched inside and no mater what I do it doesnt stop. Hopefully, I will feel better. Many patients will experience some amount of numbness and tingling as part of the recovery process. Also, I slept of and on AlL day, yesterday. It is common for tiredness to last for months after treatment is over. 2018 Apr;104:124-129. doi:10.1016/j.cyto.2017.10.003, (14) Matsuoka H, Suto T, Saito S, Obata H. Amitriptyline, but Not Pregabalin, Reverses the Attenuation of Noxious Stimulus-Induced Analgesia After Nerve Injury in Rats. I do have more muscle pain then before. This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information. 10 weeks in hospital overall. By far the hardest thing for me has been anxiety and depression. When I was going through my early recovery from an aortic valve replacement operation, I too had some numbness in my hands and feet especially at night. 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. My hand is still asleep, and it is thus both numb and hyper-sensitive to touch. Handb Clin Neurol. Obviously, since the scar tissue was caused by surgery, using surgery to get rid of it can be a problem. I am having vision problems as well my Vision has worsened since surgery I went from not needing glasses for Distance to I cant see 30 40 feet and failed a Drivers Licenses Renewal!!! but rotator cuff repair was much worst for me. Treating it as "normal" is a risky thing there could be all kinds of possible reasons for pain and some are serious. She does 30-inch box jumps in CrossFit and is planning on competing in a bodybuilding competition! 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. Starting just part time with 3-4 hours and hope to build up. I have a hard time sleeping. Take care. Call your healthcare provider immediately if you weren't forewarned about the potential for feeling numbness or tingling. I was in hospital for six days and was very irritable and depressed when I got home. This problem was a genetic problem and it shooted up suddenly. I just have done the aortic heart valve replace last 2 months. After a week, at home I called my surgeon and was told they had no, idea what it could be. Some parts are numb and some areas feel as though someone took a hammer to them, still can't lay on my stomach, barely on my side and hurry in the shower. How long can live after 5 bypass open heart surgery with val My husband had open heart surgery 4 weeks ago. I think I may be getting another one. This will improve steadily. I didnt have pain 3 weeks later and then it begin. They couldnt understand why my heart function was so poor, there were a couple of blockages but only at 60%, he said we cant see any other issue causing this so lets get the obvious fixed, I said ok and 6 weeks later I had a quadruple heart bypass, 5 days in hospital and I was home and that was including having a collapsed lung after surgery I had no pain only discomfort,8 weeks since op I feel really good, first 2-3 weeks I felt fragile and sleep wasnt the best, but no pain, I recently had an echocardiogram test and was told my heart was returning to normal function Its very daunting Paul I know but as my wife said its better get it done now while youre relatively fit rather than having it done as an emergency, yes reading the other posts I seem to have been quite fortunate with my recovery so far, I hope this helps you, take care Steve. 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! I'm still hopeful with time it will go away, but I'm not as far along post-op as you are. And it may continue to be numb for several months after surgery. Putting my shoes on took forever, and it rendered me breathless. Thank you for your feedback Ramesh! Hi Janice. The biomedical engineering handbook (third ed.). Im 49 years old and have had 3 open heart surgeries 30 Xanthoma sugeries and now own over 50 cardiac, renal and peripheral stents. My faulty valve and aneurysm waited patiently until I was 60-years old to need replacement! So got on medication and it was fixed, wahla! Chicago sang a song a very long time ago, feeling stronger every day. Lost about 20 lbs and have been able to keep it off. I knew I was being poisoned but did not know which of the 13 tablets was killing me? Everybody, hang in there. I can barely walk and this has been a problem since the surgery. I have forgot how it could effect others. I am sore STILL , the breast bone, the ribs, the pec muscles, and my legs. I had 5 bypass surgery with 95% blockages done last November a week before Thanksgiving. My breast bone is tender at the sternum most of the time. I just cant seem to get with the program and am very scared I will not be able to. I consider myself very healthy. In most cases, these sensations will go away after a few days. I also just finished my heart Valve replacement last 2 months. Evaluation of retraction time as a predictor of postoperative motor dysfunction after minimally invasive transpsoas interbody fusion at L4-L5. 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 lifting 30 plus pounds, but not over doing it. One issue is that it is highly specific but has low sensitivity. Thank you so much. I was unable to attend the Cardiac Class after surgery. After a week. In the meantime, nerve meds may help. The numbness and pain in thigh is the most annoying- just hope it goes away. Groups of these fascicles make up the bigger nerve (4). This is used to guide a small needle to inject fluid around the nerve to break up the scar tissue. Anyone else have same symptoms. My score was 3700. (11) Zhang H, Uchimura K, Kadomatsu K (November 2006). Have found God has given me the strength to bear it and am grateful. I highly recommend rehab not just for the rehab but, the knowledge you get. I am 4 months post OHS for aortic valve replacement and 1 bypass. since you had a good relationship i think it would be good for you to see him but also realize that that it may be tough for him emotionally. God bless of of you this makes a strong person and little bit weaker, but only temporary. 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. I had triple bypass 5 months ago and was also put on Metoprolol. My kidneys were OK before CABG. I take homeo remedies for such acute problems. 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. Home Blog Nerve Damage After Surgery: What Are Your Treatment Options? Ive never reached out before. Hi Debra.sorry to hear you are facing breathless problem.I was facing same issue when Dr. found blockage in me. Three months after surgery I was playing full court basketball and made it to opening day of my 55+ Baseball League (90 feet bases, bunting, stealing real baseball, not softball) and proceeded to have my best season ever. Two days ago my GP cleared me to go back to the Gym. I walk 5 miles daily and participate in many other activities. Have recently been switched to carafate but too soon to know if it will work. I only started them tonight, the pain has eased ALOT, still have soreness but it's early days yet. I am scared to death to do this but i am at high risk so need to have it done. 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? Some of the symptoms of scar tissue pain include: inflammation (swelling) redness. I am happy for your recovery. 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. The biggest downside is depression. On the other hand, exterior scar tissue can be painful. A second opinion is a great way to see your options ! Unfortunately, no one told me about Pump Head. Hair loss after hysterectomy. Im frightened, anxious, tired, no taste .. What are other peoples experience? Im 60 years old, thought pain would be bad. However, that information will still be included in details such as numbers of replies. I like the positive vibes your post has generated in me. For most, nipple sensation will return within a year of the procedure, however total nerve regeneration . 1086(1):8190. Other than the lack of energy I feel good. I grew frustrated in May 2019 after my annual physical ( which was good except for high cholesterol), when my legs, ankles and feet started to swell and I began to have pain in my legs that radiated up to my chest when walking. Im becoming really concerned. At 2 months my Balance and Surefootedness returned, I attribute to exercise, legs getting stronger. 33 is much too young and you have shown yourself to be very strong in this comment section. After a load of scans, my doctor spotted I had an enlarged heart. It was a shock to discover in a routine exam that I had unstable angina and an angiography soon after three up TVD. I still have to relay on my family for help. While it was not easy, his recovery initially went very well. I feel as if Ive been hit my a cement truck. Apr 16, 2012 7:11 PM. it has been so hard and strange that he did not want his Mama there, we have a good relationship and my health is pretty good so i could help some but due to his request was not there for his surgery nor have I seen him yet. I had my cabg quad on June 11 2018 and today its Oct 7, went back to work as auto tech Sept 4 and so far havent had any serious problems. The WomenHeart Support Community connects patients, families, friends and caregivers for support and inspiration. A Dacron graft was attached from the root to the hemi-arch. You are young and should heal well. Keep walkingless and more often perhaps. I am 22 years old.I feel discomfort in my heart and pain. Has any one had a pain in the left breast? Since then hes slow, cold all the time, depressed, and his brain just doesnt work like it used to. I have dropped over30 pounds since surgery 90 days ago, and I am working 5-6 hours a day. I take a 2 hour nap in the afternoon and sleep about 9 hours a night. My cardiologist suggested vascular surgery as an option but two other physicians said the dizzy spells are more related to the medications;. Very fortunate for my loving Girlfriend, that was with me every minute of the way, she was there when I woke up, and has been the quintessential Nurse Ratchet ever since. Yesheat makes it much worse just as you reported Heather. Join 375,000+ Patientsat Our Facebook Page Click here, HeartValveSurgery.com 2785 Pacific Coast Hwy, #517 Torrance, CA 90505 Phone: (888) 725-4311, 2023 HeartValveSurgery.com. I had up and down days over the months, but strength came back slowly but surely. After 75 days I started driving. Please give me some advice Thanks. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0190589, Neal JM, Bernards CM, Hadzic A, et al. 3 months later I still get tired a lot, cardiologists told me give it 6 months to a year to feel the results and I will forget about all that happened to me and that everything looks great. The symptoms gradually grew worse after many tests and rehab exercises. J Arthroplasty. Everything I eat matters. In 1982, spent 7 days in hospital having Heart related tests , sent home with a prescription for Valium and no answers. I performed the ultrasound-guided nerve hydrodissection with orthobiologics procedure a total of four times over the course of a year. The pump was to help rest my heart and waited 2 days for the CBAG. Sue from Australia, Hi..im on my 5 months post opsingle bypass with lima..i feel greatsometimes feel tired after a day of activity including work and drivingleft shoulder pain and upper back fatigueincision discomfort especially when poisturing my bodygenerally i feel finei am 56 yrs old and very happy to be alive and kicking.hpw are you there especially those 3 years up now?have a nice day, Ive also. Please feel free to email us at info@familyheart.org. He then booked me for an MRI so he could see the full extent. 2013;257(3):403412. It has helped tremendously to hear your stories of recovery. I have just gone off all pain meds and I ache all over. Then while in hospital I got an infection in my chest. Any words of advice or encouragement/discouragement would be appreciated. Take a medication to remove excess fluid if needed. Saw Dr yesterday. I was told in one year I would know if I would get the feeling back in my chest or no. The Cardiologist had ignored my Renal Failure and 32% kidney function. Is this normal? Soon your partner Bob will be home and on his way to recovery, just like my partner. Its tough for him, the pain is out of this world. In my case at least 5 months, before I stopped sleeping mid afternoon. This is a very specialized MRI scan thats tuned to show the nerves (9). I am 56 years old I had a bicuspid aortic valve replaced. Can Numbness and Tingling be Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis? Blessings to all! J Clin Neurosci. My cardio told me it was scar tissue and that arthritis has probably set up. Im 52yo.never smoked. Hi everyone, I will be eight weeks out tomorrow. I dont know exactly where to start! I am 73 and had a quadruple bypass in June. I send good wishes for healing to all of you- in both body and spirit!:-). Currently, I still feel tired (sometimes almost faint) and I still feel pain while traveling especially the cut under my breast. How do you cope?? Two days later I had complete renal failure and died, they debated whether to revive me, and I guess they tossed a coin but gave away all my compression stockings and some personal stuff when everyone thought I would not be back, they decided to jump start me. Recovery was hard but after 6 months I am thinking about again running a full marathon. 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 don't even know what everything on my las TEE means, and I have a nursing background. Am hoping another cpl good nights rest will alleviate that.. Did a little walking today bit didnt come close to the past week of 1-1/2 lie a day My mind is telling g me, this is just a minor setbackand things will once again improve. I also have Sjogrens and autoimmune disease. I thought if I just would sleep and rest all weekend I would feel better on Monday. 5 months later, my chest still hurts and I have good and bad days. Thank you contributors, one and all. I went back to work 2 weeks ago. As my chest bone heals I can feel it tightening up. 4 weeks on and able to walk 4 x 600m 800m daily, having a nap midday every 2nd day, occasional hot/cold sweats. Hi all, i wish all and everyone are healthy and overcome this troublesome soon. I thought I had a pinch nerve in my right arm. It is common for a larger percentage of patients to experience nipple numbness in the first few months after their surgery. Mitral valve surgery in April. I de idea to grab a cpl of Robaxicets muscle relaxants and go sit in my chair with my back seat and sufficient rent cushions to at least rest, if not sleep. I went thru 1 pretty bad bout of depression about 6 weeks after surgery. Amiodarone (discontinued), Metoprolol Tartrate (reduced dosage), Clonidine, Furosemide, & Potassium. Good luck to you. Learn about Regenexx procedures for spine conditions. My pcp helped me more than Cardiology doc and was less expensive. A partial sternotomy involves a 3- to 4-inch incision through part of your sternum (breastbone). Hello everyone, my name is Layne and I had my OHS this past June. Its going to be a long road to recovery; Im certain of it. I went roughly 8 mos thinking and being told I had a muscle sprain in my back that radiated down my left arm and burning in chest. Sometimes, numbness may occur with tingling or a "pins and needles" feeling. All I can say as that I am thankful to be able to spend time with my children, it is easy to talk about not being around when you are not sick. I had a leaky valve repaired and a ring placed on it, because of my irregular heart beats the pressure caused the right side of my heart to be enlarged. Everything is fine except for my breathing yes it gets me down a lot because i cant go anywhere. I had just had a complete physical and it showed up perfect. Thanks ladies for your replies. 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. But I push myself to deal with the pain until I got used to it and now 8 weeks later I can turn in the bed without a problem. 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