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Long story, shortened. , Hi Paula, I had my open heart surgery (double bypass) on 18 May at Harefield Hospital in Uxbridge. Have been to many doctors and all told the same thing "Nerves take time to heal if ever". from the time i found out i needed a bypass to a week or so after surgery it was tough and emotions would sometimes get the better of me and if your son is like me, prefer to be alone when those moments come. Feel like my life revolves around watching the clock to take meds. Still sleeping in my recliner, which oddly is a lot more comfortable than I would have thought, especially surrounded by a lot of pillows. I am 5 weeks post op I take Metoprolol twice a day also no side effects. This really bothers me. It has helped tremendously to hear your stories of recovery. 2014;16:2936. Im 51 and had OHS almost 6months ago. I can barely walk and this has been a problem since the surgery. Triple bypass on Dec 18th 2019- same thing. Lepr Rev. I have a wonderful wife that has been there every minute, and family and friends that have been great also. During the day, it is a bit less painful, but it still does, I had mitral valve repair surgery 6 weeks ago. Its very hard to make myself slow down, but pushing yourself too far has no benefits. You will feel tired and will feel like you have to sleep. 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. 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. most of all thank God for giving you a second chance in life. I keep hope and carry on for my family, kids, and my mother. It definitely can take a LONG time to feel fully recovered. Just wondering . I am doing pretty good, although I feel pains in my chest and neck . 2013;115:7-27. doi:10.1016/B978-0-444-52902-2.00002-3, (5) Fleischman AN, Rothman RH, Parvizi J. Femoral Nerve Palsy Following Total Hip Arthroplasty: Incidence and Course of Recovery. My husband is still driving me and I hope to not need the wheelchair for distance soon. Somewhere between 0.5% and 2% of patients will have permanent nerve damage after surgery. This article will explain why numbness is so common after surgery, how long it usually lasts, when it may be a sign of a problem, and when you should seek emergency care. He tires easily. Cause of breathless was hearts LVF % was very low 15% just. Some ways you can help ease swelling, bloating and stomach discomfort are: Gentle mobilisation (i.e. Hi all, i wish all and everyone are healthy and overcome this troublesome soon. Its a goal. You inspire others in doing so. Now about nine months out still have some minor tingling at incision and drain tube scars. Im still having some days of discomfort. It is a major operation during which the surgeon will open the chest to access the heart. Linda. However, many times scarring in or around the nerve prevents regrowth (11). Im just praying and taking one day at a time. Greg says, "Here is a must for any OHS recovery". When you get to shoulder height rotate them to straight out in front and then slowly back and down. -Sharp pains in the balls of my feet when I attempt to walk on treadmill the past week. I go to work i serve customers and talk to them i get out of breath doing that. 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 was in hospital 4 days only. During my recovery I always had pain the the sternum area and the incision. Things get better but, slower then anticipated. It is also called "pump head.". #2 have you changed your diet? Im 49 years old and have had 3 open heart surgeries 30 Xanthoma sugeries and now own over 50 cardiac, renal and peripheral stents. I am 42 years old and had a double bypass in May 2012 then I had 2 stents in August 2012. doi:10.2344/11-03.1, Borsook D, Kussman BD, George E, Becerra LR, Burke DW. Some patients may need more treatment to restore the sensation they lost. It never goes away; it becomes difficult to put on my shirt and my socks. Sometimes i feel dizzy, head heaviness but somehow overcoming this feeling. 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. After sitting too long with your legs crossed, one leg may fall asleep." Soon your partner Bob will be home and on his way to recovery, just like my partner. In most cases, numbness lasts for only a day or two after surgery. I am 70 never smoked, drank in moderation and always active. 55 years old; MTHFR gene mutation and the double whammy of genetically high LPA. A CT scan shows details of the bones, muscles, fat, and organs. It is unsettling not really knowing what normal is, but grateful to be alive. Surgery successful, blood clots in the harvest leg, blood thinners corrected the blood clots, recovery going well. But if it persists, and certain signs flare up, it's time to seek medical attention. 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. I hear you Maryann. I provided some thoughts for Sean below, but Im curious to know if you experienced this heart surgery complication. I am now on Eliquis. 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! Hi, I am just 4 Months after my Open Heart surgery. After open heart surgery i want to punch my heavy bag for excercise. The new pathway improves blood flow to the heart muscle. God bless! 2018 Mar;53(3):158-166. doi:10.1097/RLI.0000000000000422. Hi Debra.sorry to hear you are facing breathless problem.I was facing same issue when Dr. found blockage in me. I am looking for brighter days ahead! Hi. Ps. 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 am having trouble with. Heart condition greatly improved and am running on a treadmill several miles after stationary bike ride for an hour. Surgery is a major cause for blood clots (" deep vein thrombosis "). Never thought 5 months ago I would be talking about this but here I am. I was in the hospital for 5 days. I made it home on 14% heart function. Thanks for your bad genes dad!! Another artery was 70% blocked but they felt it was too calcified to try a bypass. Aches between your shoulder blades, over the ribs, in the back of the neck, chest or leg incision. it was the worst thing. I never took any medications before this. I dont chose to, is it too early to start having problems like the people on the post. Hoping it goes away soon. I had no risk factor, no blockage, no cholesterol, nothing. Back to work but feeling very tired and sleepy lately. No no, Im too young 52. Had aortic valve replacement and repair to tricuspid valve. I pray that we would all press on together and give thanks that we have made it to where we are. I take 1 x aspirin, 2 x Furosemide a day (not 8 as he prescribe and no Spiractin 25), I take half a Bisoprolol and 1 x Atorvastatin a day. I am coming to the conclusion that my life is over. Had 2nd surgery on Jan 14th to fight infection caused by violent coughing which broke two sternum staples. There may be a quick and logical explanation. Im still very tired on some days very emotional and feel like just something is missing. Im frightened, anxious, tired, no taste .. What are other peoples experience? using my right arm for lifting even a gallon of milk. At least I pray it is muscle pain! One thing I have noticed is excessive yawning, even if I dont feel tired. Give it some more time and then see a neurologist if you continue to have issues. Asks Alice. Search by name Nicky). Have found God has given me the strength to bear it and am grateful. Hi Vanna, Yes it is normal of getting tired and dizziness. I am on all the same meds you are taking and was wondering if you were or had experienced any of the dizziness while on these meds?? Pushed myself a bit to hard post cardiac rehab so I had to back off. 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 young and have a very young kid i wasnt the best for her and see that she has a progressive life. Putting my shoes on took forever, and it rendered me breathless. I think for the first time I have some insight into the importance of the will to live. My PC had missed all clues and failed to order the battery of tests that would have given her a better diagnosis. It is amazing. Its going to be a long road to recovery; Im certain of it. One of the biggest issues we see after surgery is scarring around the nerves (1). A small 2019 observational study examined rates of sternal healing at midterm followup after open heart surgery. I, too, suffer similar symptoms now post op open heart surgery 2 months. Im a 62 year old male 5 weeks post quad bypass. I was extremely lucky, no real pain at all since the day before I was released from the Hospital, day 6 was the last day for any Painkillers (1 pill). Understanding the "pins and needles" feeling. Initially I experienced all the usual side effects of OHS and over time regained strength and stamina. It truly is one day at a time. Id love to believe that, but Im worried. 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. Yesheat makes it much worse just as you reported Heather. For some reason, my outgoing personality is taking a hit following this surgery. Reply. Im 12 years past a heart attack. Joseph Morelli, it is NOT funny but I laughed at your post because it was exactly like my complaint but could not articulate it as well as you. 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 looking for someone who does the less invasive treatments for heart surgery. I will say. I was in cumadin but my numbers went from one to nine, very irratic. 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. Our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. My Dr took me off it, and I feel better. Let me know if you learn anything more about it. So, glad to hear what is normal anymore? My L leg which was pretty much eviscerated from Ankle to crotch is still somewhat sore and swollen, although the swelling has receded. Its frustrating because the pain in my chest is sometimes scary I dont know if it is sore muscles, healing or a heart attack. Best wishes to all. Little things that were once only an afterthought have become so much more significant and dear to me. Turned 61 yesterday and am grateful that I did. working daily 5 hrs, sleeping like a baby, BP Good, Colesterol not so good. This is known as fatigue. 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. Your blog was very helpful knowing I am not alone. It was a shock to discover in a routine exam that I had unstable angina and an angiography soon after three up TVD. So glad I did because many have mentioned these symptoms. As it stands many people are still afraid of such operations. Surgeons who work on the face understand the potential for nerve damage. His stamina is still not terrific. Hi everyone! Anesth Prog. I am at present on rather a lot of tablets as well. Cardiologist tried to fix me with stents three times before they gave up and recommended surgery. Apply lidocaine patches to minimize pain and itching near your incision site. To see how this works on the median nerve in the carpal tunnel, see the video that follows. Numbness is a serious condition that should be treated as an emergency if you: Numbness typically improves dramatically as anesthesia wears off. Basically, bacteria was growing all through my heart, it destroyed the tricuspid valve and aortic valve as well as damaging the upper electrical node and stretching my heart muscle to nearly twice its normal size. Leg scar looks really good but chest is still ruby red after 4 months and very tender. i am back to work as I write this. I still have to stop and breathe when climbing stairs. In addition, the nerve is surrounded by a fatty sheath (myelin) that acts like an insulator covering a wire. I had CABG x 4 June 2019. At this point . No Afib, so much will hopefully improve. After 4 days, the nurse practitioner called an ambulance and sent me back to hospital. Everyday is different in regards to pain and my emotions but my biggest comfort is my family. The pain is awful. Your doctor did the surgery through a cut, called an incision, in your chest. I have good and bad days, but considering how Im just short of 5 weeks removed from the surgery, I feel, based on my progress so far, that the good outweighs the bad. We chose an on-x valve for replacement as I was already on blood thinners for Afib. That will help increase your stamina. The difficulty sleeping throughout the night and the subsequent fatigue I constantly wrestle with. My cardiologist suggested vascular surgery as an option but two other physicians said the dizzy spells are more related to the medications;. Everything I eat matters. Take care. If you were put on bypass, it can cause these issues. She no longer wears the brace, has gotten sensation back, and has limited pain. Midterm followup occurred between 13 and 21 months after surgery. Hi all I am 41 years old and have had a triple bypass surgery on the 12 Th of April this year. Hi Marlon, We are glad you are doing well. I told the nurse a few days later, that the pain was so sharp at times I could not walk, across the room. After that I had chest muscle pain and soreness like what many here have described. There is probably more. I had a quadruple bypass 5 months ago. He says the back of his head throbs and he feels pressure in his head also. I am on my 6th week of open heart surgery. I have good days and bad days but I feel like Im never going to get back to normal. 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. Severe depression. It's common after heart surgery to be sad or blue, but these feelings should pass after the first few weeks. So heres the good news for all. In the evening I am completely exhausted from office work. During this time now of Corona Virus I am scared out of my mind to go anywhere. Best of luck to you. And it can last for hours or even days after surgery. 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. Maybe its the heat in the south but I cant seem to breathe and I tire so easily it hurts. Body aches all over. Can Tingling in the Hands and Feet Be a Symptom of Diabetes? Lehigh Valley, PA. Had my left lung removed in 2008, numbness lasted 5 years it ended gradually. You sound like me. I still have some trouble with memory loss which I am told is normal. She has experience in primary care and hospital medicine. I took them OFF my menu, as they kept prolonging a mess in my head. Hello. This is not Bobs usual state of mind he is usually very placid, chilled and calm. 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. Relieved to hear good day/ bad day periods so far after operation. Apr 16, 2012 7:11 PM. I am now Post 5 months and I just cant seem to gain my footing. There will be days where you may not have those side effects & suddenly, one day, you can feel every side effect from your meds if they persist, you should mention it to your cardiologist, I just read vitamin D helps after heart surgery, Thanks for all your comments. Obviously, since the scar tissue was caused by surgery, using surgery to get rid of it can be a problem. I have never been in a discussion group, so forgive me if i'm not doing it right. Cant stand any material touching it. Angiogram showed 65-95% blockage. I'm really stressing over this and I'm hoping to gain some information on what I can expect. Whereas, I am 46 and they replaced St.Judes Aortic valve (Metal) and it might last 35 to 40 years. Thanks for sharing it. I didnt find anyone on this blog who have had this condition. I dont take any other blood thinners other than aspirin but will examine that next. J Clin Neurosci. Keep doing it it will slowly stretch the scar tissue and connective tissue. In August i had an aorta anyerism that dissected all the way down my aorta. 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