Its gonna take a while but it does get better some days. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. I had to reduce my work hours. Just taking it day by day. It is common for tiredness to last for months after treatment is over. 2023 Dotdash Media, Inc. All rights reserved. The first steps were the hardest I ever took in my life. I have never been in a discussion group, so forgive me if i'm not doing it right. This is so difficult . You may experience memory loss and/or brain fog. I have three options: the bypass, high risk stents (counseled against), and doing nothing (told this was a poor option and I could die). He now walks 20-25 miles/week with me (though at a relatively slow pace), and hes back to work (forensic work for the courts, which hes been able to resume via ZOOM). Early this year I got an internal infection from the flu which resulted in secondary MRSA and Sepsis infections. I think I may be getting another one. Since I quit smoking also my taste buds have woken up. My blood pressure is 121/70 so its not too bad I am very impatient so have done more than I should have. Things can and often do get better with time. Best wishes, Chris Lardiere. I have recently been experiencing severe pain where my chest was split, worse when I breath. Came home on 15th day, and while still hurting on scar and general rib area,and right shoulder, feel hopefull that before spring, Ill be back to normal. Doctor was hoping to do a triple but ended up only getting the widowmaker which was 100% blocked. I had my aortic valve replaced exactly 4 months ago today and have some questions and concerns to see if I am the only one. And my entire chest on either side. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. This was after I was given the all clear in May after undergoing a full physical, including stress test, ECG, etc.. Im 50 yrs, a type 2 Diabetic and just wanted to share with everyone that my scars are healing very well, yes, the ones on the chest are very sensitive, it still takes an effort to bend my left arm and my thigh does pain, a bit. I dont feel like Super woman but I know in my heart it was the right thing for me! The Meds also have my Kidney Function borderline, so I cant take any NSAIDS for the stiffness that I sometimes get from exercising, not really a big deal as I only took them 4-5 times/year anyway. Invest Radiol. I really benefit from reading this blog.. Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. I was unable to attend the Cardiac Class after surgery. I will nr 4 wks post op May 24. It can interfere with normal activities, so don't ignore the sensation. The device tells your care provider how the heart is beating while you do your daily activities. No no, Im too young 52. Just started doing ten minutes twice a day on my excercise bike if this helps to get back to normal (what ever normal was before) but is this shortage of breath normal after reading some of the threads on here it seems that it is. It had caused an aneurysm, and it was also severely leaking. I look forward to be normal and be productive. My cardiologist And surgeons use teleconference. There is probably more. This surgery is the pits! Keep in mind . 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. Everyones stories are very informative. All the best, Mike, Great place to come to and read all everyones journey. And shortly after pericarditis. During the day, it is a bit less painful, but it still does, I had mitral valve repair surgery 6 weeks ago. This was the first time in my life that Ive been sick. I feel like I have rats in my brain. I feel a hieghtened sensitivity in a good sense but it brings me overwhelming emotion. You will feel tired and will feel like you have to sleep. Wonder if others have the same issue. Only those of us who have gone through OHS can understand the myriad of issues/emotions that we are going through, so I am very thankful for this blog/discussion. So to fellow heart patients good luck and thinking of you all. My cardio told me it was scar tissue and that arthritis has probably set up. All the doctors want to do is feed my anti-depressants. Copyright Regenexx 2023. 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. The cardiologist says my heart is fine. I am 5 months now since the surgery, doing cardiac rehab which is almost over and overall so much better. Anesth Prog. Im now getting ready to have surgery for an abdominal aortic aneurysm invasive that I just dont feel Im ready for anything else yet. I have forgot how it could effect others. Not helpful! Im devastated, and absolutely terrified. I had a quadruple bypass on June 7, 2018, so its been just about three months. 63 years old with no symptoms whatsoever. Once I quite taking that Cartia XT I started to feel like myself again. (I was shocked & terrified when my surgeon told me this was not caused by the harvesting of veins from each leg) Horrible, especially at night! Be kind to yourself and remember full recovery can take 12 weeks. This is why many operating rooms feature padded surgical tables. I made it home on 14% heart function. Still worried about my muscle pain and sternum tenderness and take ibuprofen to keep it under some level of control. . 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. Anyone else having issues this long? Learn about patient experiences with nerve damage complications after heart surgery. He should be out of the hospital in 4-5 days after surgery. Try to do as much of what you used to do.your body will tell you when you should stop or slow downlisten to your body. But, after Christmas Im dont do anything but what I have too. BUT had to remember its only been 2 full days since he had open heart surgerygotta give the man a breakthats what I keep telling myself, I wish I could be with him just knowing that he is safe there and its good that no visitors can go there because they wont be able to bring covid19 in and get him sick. Doc Neil. A small 2019 observational study examined rates of sternal healing at midterm followup after open heart surgery. Initially I was working from 10 am to 2:30 PM by going to my office then an hour sleep and then evening conference calls from home. There is no real resting periods,with a constant stream up to +50 per day of various members of the Medical teams continually interrupting you just as you are able to doze off or want to go to the toilet..Am sure it is a strategy to make you want to leave the Hospital to find somewhere to be left alone & in peace..(home)..Very simple things become complex, with the staff all seeming to come up with different answers..Being thrown a new list of medications,instructions etc,without any real understanding of same is thrown at you on your way out..the last 2 days & departure day, were the most frustrating. Had most of the problems one can have after the surgery but very slowly recovered. She could barely go up or down a flight of stairs. Was super fit, non drinker, non smoker, conscious of my food intake and now.. BOOM! My dad is very concerned about my health, yet insensitive to my new moods. I wish you the best, I would like to email you and help you through it, speak to your GP bout Renal Failure and Meds, go through every tablet and Google them. I am walking 25-30 miles per week, but I still get out of breath a lot, especially going up stairs. 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 dont chose to, is it too early to start having problems like the people on the post. It is great to know I am not alone with worries and concerns about what stage should I be at with my recovery. Now, sharp as ever. Fortunately mine did and others I know say it just took time. I felt like I was underwater screaming! Im 39 years old, former military, current contractor. I am 8 weeks after aortic valve and root replacement. I have done remarkably well almost 2.5/weeks post op. I start cardiac rehab very soon and walk 4-5 days a week. Bouts of emotions and disbelief that I really went through all of this, but reminded when I remove my shirt and see the scar. I also have familial high triglycerides and have had 2 stents since 2014. 26 days total in hospital for heart and kidney issues so its taken me a bit longer to recoup and get some strength back. Most importantly, my heart rate is still in 90s most of the time with palpitation. I am 3 months from terrible mitral valve replacement and couple other procedures. However, my pain doesn't seem to be from the rib as much as IN my breast. The discomfort should easy around 3 months. What other choice do we have. God bless you all. Deep vein thrombosis on the left. Things get better but, slower then anticipated. The doctors can tell us a lot and thank God for them, but folks like you who are reporting from the trenches offer encouragement, lived experience, and advice. Search Heart Hospitals It seems a bit more than post-op blues. Also lost all normal taste. Thank you all for sharing your experiences. I find I can sleep 10 hrs a day and still feel tired. Your stories (for the most part) have encouraged me. 3 months ago I started having dizzy spells and double vision. After that I had chest muscle pain and soreness like what many here have described. I cant seem to warm up then Im so hot I need to fan myself. Hey all. Durham, NC says, I have not been on this site for very long. Well I seemed to have passed the initiation on 11/19, so this is day 8 since my quad bypass. The use of lumbar epidural injection of platelet lysate for treatment of radicular pain. I know its a long list but I would appreciate any one replying and perhaps if you conquered it I can too. 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. Im frightened, anxious, tired, no taste .. What are other peoples experience? I was released after five days but right back in (helicopter & ambulance delivery back to surgeon) for a second ohs due to problems. Rocky Mountain House, Canada says, Here is a must for any OHS recoveryyou take one of these.. turn it, Greg says, "Here is a must for any OHS recovery"Read more, Richard Munson from I have 2 children mid 30s and 4 grandkids that I want to see grow up. If you were on your side during the surgery with your arm stretched out over your head your shoulder may have been injured. The first time because I still experience numbness in my arm and the second time because I was having severe back pain. Please share the advice to me if it is normally to feel that tired after surgery for 2 months already? I so appreciate reading how everyone in the zipper club is doing, though im Sorry for those who are having such a difficult time. I would love to know if you are still having this problem..and if so, what is it like now?. Going from 0 meds to a handful is very discouraging plus found out Im type 2 diabetic so insulin 4times a day! A slight amount of facial nerve damage could affect a patient's ability to smile. I developed Pneumonia and a mess of other problems during that time. Feeling tired most of he time, sleeping is problematic but refuse to give in to that. A partial sternotomy involves a 3- to 4-inch incision through part of your sternum (breastbone). I have had such an emotional and spiritual journey. Hi everyone! To straighten my shoulders and stand up straight hurts so au am hunched over. Its stories like yours that sound exactly like my days that give me the confidence. Then Im having freezing and hot flashes to the point Im under four blankets a heated blanket, socks, sleeping pants and shirt. It's normal to have less energy than usual after your surgery. Angiogram showed a 95% blockage in my LAD and surgery was recommended they couldnt stent it because it was on a bend and at a junction. Many patients will experience some amount of numbness and tingling as part of the recovery process. i am back to work as I write this. Sudden change in temperature does not help eaither. Hello Stuart The pain now is much less and only occasionally, but, the numbness at the top of my breast and up into my, chest area is still there and the soreness is always, there. i slipped in the sand landed on my but and now im hurting. Post-surgical bloating and swelling is mostly eased with time. Cooking, which I loved, now is exhausting. However Ive been concerned about the chest pain and numb arm spells which I have 3-5 of daily. It is very common and since my Open Heart Surgery to replace my aortic valve I've had it 3 times. Have your symptoms gotten any better or worse with the passing of time? There are different conditions that can lead to neurapraxia after a breast enhancement . I am 55 and quit my job over this so looking for a new job and purpose of getting out of bed in the morning. So, dont worry much about Bobs situation as he will come out of it. I have tried various remedies with no improvement. Would you still have numbness in the sternum area ten months after open heart surgery? Other than the lack of energy I feel good. 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. However, the biggest challenge to date has been spells of dizziness and light-headedness, referred to as Presyncope episodes. I read in some blog that it is good to drink 2 glasses of beer and I had on couple of occasions. and constant soreness in my right breast. I had the aortic valve replacement just over a year ago too (Im 56). When there was intense pain two days ago I have taken a homeopathic remedy digitalis 30. Some patients may need more treatment to restore the sensation they lost. Ann Surg. did experience some memory loss, but seems to be coming back now. Hello Mark, good to hear your story and truly hope youre recovering really well. 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. Seems like it takes forever to get back to sleep and then wake up again a few hours later. I try to eat healthy and try to go the holistic/ natural way of life. All Rights Reserved. Numbness can occur after surgery for several reasons, especially if you received anesthesia. Body aches all over. But I will say. So I preety much take care of my home and family. So, Im doing chemical stress test and rarely get feedback when I ask questions from Cardiologist #2. This has been an interesting journey. I am 70 never smoked, drank in moderation and always active. Four months I thought Id be better. It does get better but it takes time. I am having trouble with. I'm really stressing over this and I'm hoping to gain some information on what I can expect. Trying to stay positive throughout this whole process has seemed to be one of the most helpful factors in my recovery. Must admit I loved Percocet. It allows the surgeon direct access to your heart. Needless to say I was not happy and told him so. Otherwise doing okay p.s. I was shocked when I had to have by pass. Will this pain go away ? I was irritated by Hospital Staff and discharged myself. I tried melatonin, but it seems to aggregate my light headed and dizziness. The Cardiologist had ignored my Renal Failure and 32% kidney function. Numbness can occur after surgery for several reasons, especially if you received anesthesia. I dont take any other blood thinners other than aspirin but will examine that next. Mood swings are at times just staggering. 55 years old; MTHFR gene mutation and the double whammy of genetically high LPA. Greatly increasing pain with sneezing or coughing. 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. This is quite brave of you to pen your experience down. A Dacron graft was attached from the root to the hemi-arch. I always get a doctors opinion. The worst part for me is still the numbness, burning of my chest incision, I suppose. I am 73 and had a quadruple bypass in June. throbbing. Everything is tasting good again. And the longer the surgery, the greater the chance that numbness will occur. What Im reading in some of these comments is that they are never the same after the op? After a week. I will be seeing my cardiologist in two weeks and the pulmonologist in April (oh yes, he put me on a CPAP and while Im doing well with it, I HATE IT!). Has any one had a pain in the left breast? Have had 4 stents. Learned a lot about what tests really matter as you should. I go to work i serve customers and talk to them i get out of breath doing that. Sign up with the Family Heart Foundation to receive monthly news, education and support! Beverly, it's a matter of degree no-one should be suffering excruciating pain after surgery. 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. Surprisingly ( after a minor heart attack which may or may not be related), I found out that I had a very large hole in my heart. Relieved to hear good day/ bad day periods so far after operation. Brachial plexus injury after heart surgery is rare, but can be seen in a couple of different forms. Pain, maybe, but not excruciating. Adam has been featured by the American Heart Association and Medical News Today. I woke up in the ICU to notice that the left side of my left hand was asleep you know, how your foot might go to sleep if you positioned your leg improperly for too long. 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. There are other battles I contend with, but mostly I feel blessed by God Almighty to have this second chance. After removing one of the veins to the leg, blood must find other veins to return from the legs to the heart. Soreness. Im becoming really concerned. Front Neurol. I am sure it is all quite normal but I am struggling to have any communication with the medical staff, the information I am getting is patchy and neither Bob or I were given any information on what to expect during his post-surgery recovery period. But here you all are, and your struggles and victories, while unique, are also very similar to mine. Both said not to the extent I did and one even said he was really worried after 2 weeks if I was coming back from where ever I was. Best wishes to all. I myself remember basically nothing about the experience and during the first 2 weeks in the hospital I apparently became confused did not know where. Pace-maker implanted when I was 50 ( am now 72) after a virus caused pericarditis. Hope this passes soon, I had double bypass on April 3. Heat and sun in sw florida is a killer. Antibiotics cause weight loss and always have nagging cough. I thought oh good, he finally is taking action. I am scheduled for Open Heart Surgery on 4/13. Overall, I feel pretty good and it seems the more exercise I get, the better I feel. 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. From 11/2 months post( and my experience) its a no brainer. Lots of complications. I too have good days and bad days. I agree to get it check by all means, I just want her to know it happens. The sensitivity of the chest, the pain in the chest and both legs, the numbness in the legs and left hand (it still is 90 days after surgery), challenges of showering, walking with chest brace etc all took a huge effort. I started getting angina pains in 2018 when I was on a fairly hard bike ride. Thought this was too long but sounds like yours is longer? Thank you for your Time. Su Y-K, Wang J-H, Hsieh S-Y, Liu X-Z, Lam C-F, Huang S-C. I am now on Eliquis. My aneurysm was fortunately discovered after an AFib episode, which was also new to me. My pain is so bad I asked him about removing the breast. i have stopped smoking and trying to eat healthy as possible. you are 18 or older, you read and agreed to the. I am able to just about anything. Somewhere between my knee and upper calf they exposed the nerve. I had lots of discomfort but little true pain, apart from the nerves in my leg where they pulled the vein. Started having angina and soon went to my cardiologist. What with coping with the sternum pain as well, it was very painful. One thing I have noticed is excessive yawning, even if I dont feel tired. Acquired a treadmill about 2 weeks after I got home, best thing ever! The right shoulder pain started at week 5 for me and still present. (Couldnt believe it). Have been to many doctors and all told the same thing "Nerves take time to heal if ever". As for anxiety and depression, check out Dr. Claire Weeks on the web. I have had severe chest pain since the surgery and they think it is Chostachondritis or something like that so that might be what is going on with your boobmine is mainly in my sternum but I would guess your boob could be effected too what it is, is that you have major imflammation from the surgery in that areathey are doing steroid injectionsbut uhmm since I just got over a never ening 5 week period which they think the steroids is the cause I won't be doing them againI may just settle with the pain meds the rest of my life:-) don't know as haven't told the pain management dr. about the bleeding issue yet!!! 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. Let us know if there is anything else we can do to help. Ive just reached my 12. month anniversary since my triple bypass, I still have a small problem with my chest scar is still red and some days sore, in myself I feel really good and getting stronger, Ive been told to be patient from a friend who had his op some 30 years ago LOL he reckons it takes time and still lets you know even after all this time, I shook his hand and said thats great and I will just take the. My husband is still driving me and I hope to not need the wheelchair for distance soon. Heart condition greatly improved and am running on a treadmill several miles after stationary bike ride for an hour. Having some trouble wrapping my mind around a possible 3rd operation, if I make it that long. This seems to help. Hi all. An implantable loop recorder is a device that records the heartbeat continuously for up to three years. Hello everyone. Linda. 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). I was in hospital 4 days only. Hi Vanna, Yes it is normal of getting tired and dizziness. Thats only gradually coming back. Alas, I dozed and around 3:00 AM managed to get undressed and into bed, put on my crap..and actually managed 3 hrs. Its terrifying to discover how mortal we are, its extremely painful having your chest opened, its debilitating and highly annoying to those who are used to being fit and independent, its a major depressive chapter for anybody and so I say, YOU WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND UNTIL IT HAPPENS TO YOU! My partner in in the hospital as well. Lots of scientific studies, but nothing particularly helpful until finding this blog. One of the common complaints of those who went through breast enhancement surgery is the feeling of numbness on one or both of their arms. BTW, how are you now? Numbness might develop soon after surgery if swelling disturbs the nerves. I hope to see if he can help me with my energy. I have experienced certain sense of euphoria and intense appreciation for not only my life but ALL life around me. Right breast pain, post (14 weeks) open heart surgery. He tires easily. Around 6-8 weeks are expected for the bone to heal properly (without any complications), while recovery from an open heart is variable from person to person. During my recovery I always had pain the the sternum area and the incision. 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't shift to a more comfortable position. 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! Could that be the wires? Thanks to all of you. This is to be expected. Went to UAB in Birmingham, Al (ROLL TIDE) and they got me fixed up. My husband had an aortic heart valve replacement 7 years ago due to a bicuspid valve. To make a long story short, I had a major heart attack ( near death when my daughter and son-in-law got me to ER) . On January 29 I underwent OHS and had a quadruple bypass. Here is Seans story: Im recovering from aortic valve and aortic root replacement surgery. I am 63 and recently had a bicuspid aortic valve replaced. One issue is that it is highly specific but has low sensitivity. Asymmetric: This means the feeling of numbness is stronger in one buttock than the other. Prior to this, I was walking 50 minutes a day. I had CABG x 4 June 2019. When this sheath gets damaged there can also be a problem with nerve function. I have been surprised at the way this surgery has impacted me emotionally and physically. Lol. Plast Aesthet Res. I have since goggled them all after STOPPING all medications and medicines. My concern is the top of the scar around and above the top of the incision is a big protruding lump. My PCP gave me clean bill of health. 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.? 2017 Feb;17(2):197-212. doi:10.1080/14712598.2017.1259409, If you have questions or comments about this blog post, please email us at [emailprotected]. In Bronzino JD (ed.). Starting just part time with 3-4 hours and hope to build up. I felt so alone with this systemic atherosclerosis from no discernable cause other than unfortunate genetics. I feel so darn alone like no one seems to get what I went thru but me. About that time, I started to aggressively look for my old Cardiologist and guess what? Once in ER, they gave me a nitro and everything stopped hurting. But, that will pass as I get stronger. Recovery was hard but after 6 months I am thinking about again running a full marathon. Stay tanned and you ll have a hard time even getting sympathy. Thank you for sharing. I also am still experiencing some nausea and dizziness to this day, especially if I look up quickly or turn my head to talk to someone. It didnt and ended up after 4 months causing dilated cardio myopathy and a lower ejection fraction of 35%. Surgery raises the stakes since it also involves anesthesia and an incision. Keep doing this for a couple weeks, then increase the weight to no more than 5 lbs. Pretty much SOP whenever they spread/crack the ribs. . This blog does not offer advice, in any way, to anyone suffering from this disease. So its kinda normal to feel a certain way. NOTE: This blog post provides general information to help the reader better understand regenerative medicine, musculoskeletal health, and related subjects. 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