I took them OFF my menu, as they kept prolonging a mess in my head. Last Forward to today March 27.unreal last night things progressed fairly well and to me, somewhat rapidly. My balance has also been effected. 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. Hope this passes soon, I had double bypass on April 3. Since you are young they might have given this. 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. At 39 years old, I never thought I would be dealing with this. I had the surgery 2 years ago and I am still experiencing pain in my sternum with every breath. 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. Sometimes I just have to grab my chest & hold on to it until the pain resolves. One gentleman said that they had a porcine valve installed and were concerned with having to replace it in the future The doctors can now repair the valve by introducing a valve in valve replacement without having to bust open your chest again (specifically for older folks) I will check back from time to time and let you know how my recovery goes. A slight amount of facial nerve damage could affect a patient's ability to smile. 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. This will restore pain free movement. In this procedure, a nerve is visualized with ultrasound. I went back to work full time in June but even getting from the parking lot to my office is a struggle. The recovery process of an open heart surgery takes some time. I have slept well since the Surgery, just not a full 8 hours at a time, mostly because of Med Schedule. This news mentally crushed me and quite honestly i lost the will to live for a while. A specialized bra may reduce pain for women recovering from heart surgery. I wont have it done again even if its needed. I just wanted to comment on changing doctors . I was in excellent physical health before the surgery which allowed for a rapid recovery. Here, Simon Kendall (heart surgeon) and Chrissie Bannister (heart surgery nurse) talk about some of the possible side-effects and complications that may happen after heart surgery. Pushed myself a bit to hard post cardiac rehab so I had to back off. Changed my diet and the medications have my cholesterol at 88 with HDL at 41 and LDL at 38. I was told I had a rib that hadn't settled into the right place yet and it could also be caused by the nerves healing. Everyone tells me how much better I look but I sure dont feel like that inside. 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. When I asked 2 of My Drs if they had ever had a patient do what I did, lose so much time and think they were fighting a war or helping catch criminals and so forth during my 2 weeks of Vents and recovery? This is why the doctors tell you NOT to reach over your head for 3 months, and to NOT lift more than about 5 lbs per arm for the first month and go very carefully after that. Cardiologist said I have vertebral basilar insufficiency and recommended vascular surgery. Anyone with pump head syndrome or similar long term experences with bypass surgery? when i got home i suffered with breathing problems depression and found that i could only sleep for about 2 or 3 hours and night. Had full set of Labs last week. I am on my sixth week of recovery and experiencing sharp pains on left side of chest along with the numbness it is much to handle Doctor said it is nerve pains and it will get better! He was available and my old cardiologist was off the grid. I couldnt find that fool for anything! I was in rehab for two weeks and then VNA came to the house for physical and occupational therapy. After a week, at home I called my surgeon and was told they had no, idea what it could be. Stay positive and MEDITATE! 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. I am worried that I have done something. I have had pain, numbness, and constant soreness in my right breast. Although I do have the scar and chest pains a lot of you have I feel after reading your stories this is pretty normal. I wish and pray you all get stronger and continue to heal physically and mentally from this mind blowing experience! The past few weeks been walking with a 5 pound weight. Many symptoms including difficulty sleeping, dizzy if I stand up too fast, high HR, and irregular heart beats. Im 39 years old, former military, current contractor. Other than the lack of energy I feel good. good luck to both of you, I just had open heart four weeks ago. 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. After coming home from hospital I didnt need pain pills. Finally he said that I had a blockage of my aortic valve! Some people feel very tired and exhausted most, or all of the time. I am sore STILL , the breast bone, the ribs, the pec muscles, and my legs. I am just tired of it all. In connection with a bout of Arterial Fibrullation two months ago, I was taken off of Plavix and put on Eliquis. Overall, I feel pretty good and it seems the more exercise I get, the better I feel. I am back to work at my part time job at Home Depot. What used to be delicious tasted like old peanuts. . You had surgery to repair or replace one of your heart valves. This made it very difficult to work with kids as a nurse practitioner, as they often grabbed that hypersensitive hand. 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. God bless you all, as Im very sure Hes blessing me, each breath and each step I take and each night I make it through! HBP. It was scary and I got pretty depressed over what I had stupidly done to myself so early in my recovery. Every waking morning I feel so blessed! so live and love and know God loves you. I told the nurse a few days later, that the pain was so sharp at times I could not walk, across the room. Yes, I am going to look for a new cardiologist and you should too! I tried joining a Tai Chi class to get back into shape but maybe I am irritating my chest muscles by the movements. to The Cleveland Clinic for a complete checkup. Was told that high risk stenting is a remote possibility, but triple bypass was recommended. Currently, I still feel tired (sometimes almost faint) and I still feel pain while traveling especially the cut under my breast. it was the absolute highest mountain I ever had to climb. 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. You raise a really good question about nerve damage and heart surgery. She has experience in primary care and hospital medicine. I can barely walk and this has been a problem since the surgery. 2019;10:888. doi:10.3389/fneur.2019.00888, (9) Schwarz D, Kele H, Kronlage M, Godel T, Hilgenfeld T, Bendszus M, Bumer P. Diagnostic Value of Magnetic Resonance Neurography in Cervical Radiculopathy: Plexus Patterns and Peripheral Nerve Lesions. I am thankful to be a live and tell myself that over and over when depressed thoughts enter my mind! 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. Is this normal? Was grateful for mine beforemore so now. Anesthesia may linger longer after surgery if a nerve block was used. Hoping upcoming cardio PT helps. I had my aortic valve replaced and one bypass. Hang in there, you are not alone. One thing I have noticed is excessive yawning, even if I dont feel tired. If you were on your side during the surgery with your arm stretched out over your head your shoulder may have been injured. Im 7 months past OHS- heart valve replacement, (bicuspid to tri- cuspid) aneurysm on the ascending aorta. I keep hope and carry on for my family, kids, and my mother. I tried driving buts its still to painful. After 3 trips to the nurse for dressings changed every other day i collapsed in the surgery oxygen levels 84 i was unconcious and an ambulance had to come and rushed me back in. 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 am still struggling with breathlessness really badly. The result of this was that where was no pressing need for an op at this time (this was exactly a year ago in June 2019) I was then booked for 6 monthly checks. I take Norco aleasr 3 times a month. By Jennifer Whitlock, RN, MSN, FN I consider myself extremely lucky, not really much pain, no setbacks (yet? Then all the sudden I am feeling very dizzy and nauseous. I hope by now you are having better daysthere will still be good days & bad days ahead you are not alone? I never took any medications before this. I've had all the tests, Heart Caths, scans, Echos, X-rays, Ekgs, Ecgs.. And now I'm going to have surgical vascular restoration with coronary bypass. Computed tomography is an imaging test that uses X-rays and a computer to make detailed images of the body. I treated the entire length of the nerve, starting in the low back using fluoroscopy guidance, then turning to ultrasound-guided injections to treat the sciatic nerve down to the tibial and peroneal branches in the leg and foot. I started running again after six weeks and regained my lost muscle mass in four months. My cardiologist says it's time to have something done. All seems better but the dizzy spells are troublesome. And without getting into details, even ED has improved. Lost about 20 lbs and have been able to keep it off. You can't shift to a more comfortable position. The heat right now seems to be having a big impact on the dizziness. My surgeon told me that it may take as much as 6 months to become normal. Thank you for the comments, I had my bypass about 11 months ago, and I still have a little discomfort at times, didnt know whether that was normal or not, but I am doing very good, I had a tightness last week and went to the emergency room, however everything was okay so I thank God for that. Are you on pain killers? (it was 100 degrees outside). Long story, shortened. Ten days later I had a pacemaker put in. 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. While having complications in recovery i had to go back into surgery and wass given a blood transfusion, platelets, etc. A nerve can also be damaged by killing some or all of its fibers. Roll on 10 months, I have had aortic replacement valve. I dont feel it all the time. At times I feel a bit of pulling and pain at the scar, is all of this normal at 8 months. Please keep your heads upIm sure it will get better. Im a week home from the hospital! 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. I had a quadruple bypass on March 12 2019. But, now I am seeing I am not the same. I wish everyone good health and stay positive. The nerves have been damaged and MAY never heal 100%. She told me maybe I should see an. However, I feel emotional. Wow! Im concerned about shortness of breath that I been having. My concern is the top of the scar around and above the top of the incision is a big protruding lump. The Surgical Team at Ft. Walton Beach Medical Center was nothing short of Fantastic! Would you be so kind as to share the website that you referred to (the physician led group)? My surgery was on March 20th, I am recovering good by Gods grace, only thing sometimes I feel short of breath And also little bit of memory loss which Im trying to recover. It was as well you got it checked out but there can be all kinds of reasons, including infections, which can be quite serious, or wires breaking for example and that's why it's important to check out pains even if it turns out to not be significant. 2012;2(4):129131. I went to the GP but they neglected to send me back in. How Rare is Finding a Romantic Relationship for Rare Patients? What you are going through is par for the course. my vision is not good and at time i get scared thinking i am getting blind. He was exceptional and I needed to find out more about my heart. I still have some trouble with memory loss which I am told is normal. Then Im having freezing and hot flashes to the point Im under four blankets a heated blanket, socks, sleeping pants and shirt. Alsoyou say you made it 14 yearshow much warning / degradation did you have & for how long, prior to this 2nd surgery? Orthop J Sports Med. One of the biggest issues we see after surgery is scarring around the nerves (1). Over the past few months that feeling that you are describing has subsided significantly. 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 made notes and called my PC physician and though she ordered a battery of test, I only got a basic EKG and was told at the end of my visit that during the EKG my heart stopped twice thats why they had to do the test twice but the second test my heart did not stop. Then fast forward to early 50s. Please give me some advice Thanks. Hi all I am 41 years old and have had a triple bypass surgery on the 12 Th of April this year. The electric shocks diminshed with time and only occasionally do I get them now, but the numbness persists and shorted nerve multiple touch sensitivity also persists 8 1/2 years later! No one would listen. 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. God bless of of you this makes a strong person and little bit weaker, but only temporary. I am 56 years old I had a bicuspid aortic valve replaced. That landed me on IVs 2x daily and wound vac since then. My blood pressure is 121/70 so its not too bad I am very impatient so have done more than I should have. It definitely can take a LONG time to feel fully recovered. Be patient, kind, understanding, helpful, insightful, considerate. A real wake up very lucky, now on tablets 3 times daily. This resulted in further investigation which concluded I had a bicuspid aortic valve. Midterm followup occurred between 13 and 21 months after surgery. Hi All I had Aortic Value surgery around four weeks ago ,got home around two weeks from hospital about two weeks,still find I get out of breath whilst walking around the apartment or our gardens and get tired by the end of the day. Two weeks after surgery I was off my pain medication, Im walking about 3 to 3.5 km every day, and yes, still get a lil out of breath climbing stairs. I acknowledge with all the complications & now ongoing health issues I never had before, there has got to be a reason why. By far the hardest thing for me has been anxiety and depression. 30 years? Walk at least 2 to 3 times a day for 20 to 30 minutes. Now going on 5weeks post-op, im exhausted, bad insomnia, scar area burns like crazy. Rest when you are tired. Alice just sent me a great question about incision and scar care after heart valve surgery. I know in time, things will feel better. Nerve pain was the only true pain that I experienced post op. I now feel worse then I have ever felt in my entire life. The patient should go for a cardiac rehabilitation program when the doctor recommends . I like the positive vibes your post has generated in me. I said to myself after my extremely difficult and unforgettable homecoming and initial recovery period that I would never wish such a dreadful roller coaster of emotion on any poor soul. What Im reading in some of these comments is that they are never the same after the op? Here is the problem that sounds a bit like your issue. Heart condition greatly improved and am running on a treadmill several miles after stationary bike ride for an hour. The creation of an incision can result in numbness due to temporary damage to sensory nerves. Thanks for your bad genes dad!! Needless to say I was not happy and told him so. Had a heart attack got rushed to hospital where they saved my life .Now 6 months down the line .went to physio for a few weeks because had a stroke as well they got my left side moving again .then went to cardio rehab twice a week for a few weeks that was also a great help .now all healing up nice still get a lot of tingles in the leg from vien remove scar .and the chest gets a few light stabbing pains on the left side and ever now and again on the right .get out of breath most days and other times Im ok .it is all like a new learning curve .Im very emotional and I never was.i no I will never be the same again but least Im still here and pleased of that and once a week toast every ones health down the pub but do not smoke. See over 200 patient comments. You will feel tired and sore for the first few weeks after surgery. Your blood pressure is dangerously high! I was walking at least 3 times a week before Christmas. I believe it just takes lots of time. Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. Or it may feel more like pins and needles. If you have specific inquiries, please feel free to contact us at info@familyheart.org. The biggest struggles I have are temperature sensitive where I feel cold and then light headed and dizziness periodically, sometimes for hours. chest never felt like ribs were cracked. Search Hospitals, Greg Lewis from Unfortunately there is no cure and it resolves itself, but mine is back again after lifting bags of Xmas shopping. Was super fit, non drinker, non smoker, conscious of my food intake and now.. BOOM! Dr. Branman. Chicago sang a song a very long time ago, feeling stronger every day. But in physical therapy now for ten sessions and suddenly the last few days my upper chest hurts, also hurts when I deep breath. Finding some comfort, ease, in reading your posts. Im 51 and had OHS almost 6months ago. 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 am now on Eliquis. I spent many nights rocking back and forth from severe pain in back and shoulder, then April 30, 2018 called my brother at 11:30 at night asking him to take me to the hosp (a different one from the one I was going to) cause I couldnt breathe from the pain. 2018 Apr;33(4):1194-1199. doi:10.1016/j.arth.2017.10.050, (6) Ldermann A, Lbbeke A, Mlis B, Stern R, Christofilopoulos P, Bacle G, Walch G. Prevalence of neurologic lesions after total shoulder arthroplasty. This LVF % they get from 2dEcho . Triple bypass on Dec 18th 2019- same thing. 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 dizzy most of the time. Luckily, I didnt hv a heart attack and my heart functions are all normal. The chest pain has been significantly less but is still there. I had a triple bypass just about four months ago. You have to remember that your body is still figuring itself out after the severe trauma of heart surgery. This infection damaged all of my organs and most severely my heart lungs and brain. Its a continuing problem. I am 5 months now since the surgery, doing cardiac rehab which is almost over and overall so much better. I did have to laugh at the lady on the phone at their office.. I hope this one goes away. Things can and often do get better with time. She writes, "Adam, I am 55 and had open heart surgery to replace my valve about three weeks ago. The image below shows that a nerve is made up of bundles of neurons (nerve cells) called fascicles. Ive had my surgery 5 mos ago but still get it daily. 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. Please stay positive. they can do damage to the connective tissue. Verywell Health's content is for informational and educational purposes only. But alive and kicking tired yes ache yes but one step at a time and grateful to the dedicated teams who pulled me through. If they last longer, then the rate of nerve regrowth is about an inch a month. -Periodical, yet consistent pounding in my chest. I was irritated by Hospital Staff and discharged myself. Wonder if it is the metoprolol? The prognosis following heart bypass surgery is both good and has improved over the past three decades. 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. Scar in chest very sensitive to touch and sensitive when tee shirt rubs against the scar, harvest leg still gets numb around the ankle. Now full pescatarian and its been hard but, I dont want to see the OR again. 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 feel that I should be back to 90% at least, but I still have issues. I have also changed my diet and yes mine is also hereditary. I read get used to it thats how it is going to be from now on. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0190589, Neal JM, Bernards CM, Hadzic A, et al. Dealt w depression. I am 22 years old.I feel discomfort in my heart and pain. This occurs when the nerves that run through a surgical site are damaged. Think of your leg feeling numb if you sit too long in the same position. I have experienced certain sense of euphoria and intense appreciation for not only my life but ALL life around me. doi:10.1097/SLA.0b013e3182701a7b. This test can determine if the nerve size shows swelling and/or constriction. I really benefit from reading this blog.. I was mainly wondering what are the things I need to have when I come home? 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. 2008;134(3):254-262. doi:10.1016/j.pain.2007.04.019, (16) Centeno C, Markle J, Dodson E, et al. Some one may be watching you and gaining strength from you. My cardiologist says that the problem is fluid buildup and will increase my lasixs but it doesnt resolve the problem much. My all day stamina is slowly returning, although I have to work on being able to stand for longer periods. This is quite brave of you to pen your experience down. I am 42 years old. I plan to go this week. My story May 3 2019 in need of triple bypass surgery, blockage 100%, and 80 to 90% in two, outcome was quadruple bypass. There has been some huge progress since the surgery but it seems like there is a long way to go. a few days later I had OHS triple bypass. It didnt and ended up after 4 months causing dilated cardio myopathy and a lower ejection fraction of 35%. 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. Thanks for the blog. Im hoping sleeplessness is caused by the meds and I will eventually get some sleep. I cycle, hill-walk on weekends with heavy back-packs. I feel good physically but at times, psychologically, I am really struggling. The most common symptoms of nerve damage after surgery are usually numbness, tingling, burning, muscle weakness or atrophy. This will improve steadily. But a very strong heart. Im still experiencing chest muscle pain. Five/six days later, had the OHS. I am 8 weeks after aortic valve and root replacement. 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? It is also called "pump head.". I had quadruple bypass surgery on February 13, of this year. Since you were able to isolate the particular tendon, massage will definitely help. Permanent nerve damage can be a potential side effect of surgery. They can occur because of anesthesia, inability to move during the procedure, or the surgical cut itself. Plast Reconstr Surg. Our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. I just cant seem to get with the program and am very scared I will not be able to. After 4 days, the nurse practitioner called an ambulance and sent me back to hospital. Keep doing it it will slowly stretch the scar tissue and connective tissue. 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. Yes we may never be the same again we all of us appreciate life a lot more. pin pricking sensation in left breast pin pricking sensation in left breast. I walk almost every day hoping that helps but it doesnt because its a struggle to do it. Much to live for! I was refered to the electrophysiology team for emergency cardiac ablation. I biked 40-50 miles a week. Id love to believe that, but Im worried. 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!!! There is a Graft (Tube like) in my Aorta and also St.Judes valve replaced. Can Numbness and Tingling be Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis? Our hormones are different and our bodies handle all of this different. Body aches all over. Ive been reading comment after comment. This means that it will usually only pick up nerve damage that is more severe (7). I find that if I stick to these 2 things religiously (because there certainly isnt very much else that we can control, besides diet, exercise, and sleep! 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. Even though the surgery went well I am wrestling with post surgical anemia and mild asthma which affects my breathing and stamina. Similarly lift your arms out to your sides, straight armed and slow. Have any of your readers experienced this? 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). But on the short end, you're looking at 3 to 6 months before you regain full sensation to your nipples. Pace maker implant 20 years ago after running the New York marathon with a fever and ended up with pericarditis. We chose an on-x valve for replacement as I was already on blood thinners for Afib. Learn about patient experiences with nerve damage complications after heart surgery. I did not sleep a wink as the co.boned tightness of my chest and back pain intensified. Im still having some days of discomfort. also experienced complete visionary loss in one eye, and significant headache. I do OK some things make my chest burns , but other then that i do ok my scars healed really good . Alas, I dozed and around 3:00 AM managed to get undressed and into bed, put on my crap..and actually managed 3 hrs. Ive been dealing with this since I was 7. Having some trouble wrapping my mind around a possible 3rd operation, if I make it that long. I have come to terms with it is was it is so get on with it . Copyright Regenexx 2023. No one seems to care! Just wondering . A mini-thoracotomy avoids your breastbone and instead uses small cuts between your ribs. Several benign but painful conditions can develop inside your breast milk ducts. Numbness can occur after surgery for several reasons, especially if you received anesthesia. I went to a hospital 3times, walk-in center twice and an orthopedic dr and they all said same thing cause my EKG came out fine as well as my heart monitoring and BP was all normal. I did have 2 stents put in 12.5 years ago when I was 47 and that felt devastating to me at the time, but yeah, it was really nothing by comparison! Hoping that will change in the spring when I can get outside more. Maybe its the heat in the south but I cant seem to breathe and I tire so easily it hurts. He told me I have heart murmur. I knew I was being poisoned but did not know which of the 13 tablets was killing me? 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