Around 5 percent of the women who undergo breast augmentation will experience permanent nipple numbness after surgery. I just received a concerned email from Sean about nerve damage after heart surgery. For sure the first few months had its moments. Routine Office visit with no prexisting signs. The pain is awful. I am having trouble with. 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!). Thoughts? The other thing no one warned me about was how long the after effects of the deep anaesthesia last. I have been through 8 serious surgeries this year and Im very blessed to be alive. Idk. Keep in mind . Turned 61 yesterday and am grateful that I did. The area immediately around an incision (the surgical cut) is often numb after surgery. 2008;33(5):404415. (it was 100 degrees outside). While we cannot give you medical advice, we may be able to help you find an FH specialist. If you have, please reach out to me. There are other battles I contend with, but mostly I feel blessed by God Almighty to have this second chance. My PCP gave me clean bill of health. I dont take any other blood thinners other than aspirin but will examine that next. My doctor said evetyone heals differently. I just have done the aortic heart valve replace last 2 months. Apparently my cardio Dr anticipated this as he has ben asking the past yr or so about heartburn. so live and love and know God loves you. 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. Everyday is different in regards to pain and my emotions but my biggest comfort is my family. Hoping it goes away soon. Initial surgery went well, although my left thigh has been numb ever since. The only thing I did learn, beside the ones I mentioned, was that my, chest was pulled open too far because of the type of instrument used in the surgery. I didnt feel any pain or tightness as I was raking but a couple of days after I feel tightness across my chest. All in all I guess I am doing very well. I felt like I was underwater screaming! Regarding those Bobs moods: trust me, we dont want ANYONE, including animals, to go thru Morphine messed me so much, that I came to psychodelic and delirium stage, with me trying to avoid closing my eyes, because I of so many crapy things happening in my head. Im 51 and had OHS almost 6months ago. It's normally a tablet for epilepsy but it's now being used for nerve pain post surgery. Similarly lift your arms out to your sides, straight armed and slow. I still have nights where I cant breathe and my left arm and left leg are numb, I have regular nausea, I am weak as a kitten but can do all my household chores myself now including lawns, wash dog and fix car. To help you balance your fluids after heart surgery, your doctor may ask you to: Avoid adding salt when cooking. Leg scar looks really good but chest is still ruby red after 4 months and very tender. I guess, for me, it was a hereditary thing. Im just tired of the whole thing, Hi hope this finds everyone doing really well I just had surgery on April 4 of this year . How long can I recover back? Somewhere between 0.5% and 2% of patients will have permanent nerve damage after surgery. (Although I suppose it could also be effects of getting older!!! It never goes away; it becomes difficult to put on my shirt and my socks. Its tough when your brain and WILL tells us were still 33 by our Drivers License says 63 I didnt feel it before the OHS, now I do, even with the new rehab/ Gym regimen lifestyle. Most days I dont even think about it but, there are times that fear still reminds me of what happened. Its a goal. Sometimes, numbness may occur with tingling or a "pins and needles" feeling. Seems a never ending journey to recovery and I'm 2 steps forward and 1 step back. That didnt sit well with me since Ive been paying copays and noticing how much he costs! Give me patience, Ill do my part give me some results for the work. I feel like I have rats in my brain. I was in hospital 10 days after op because my white blood cells were rising every day but there was no sign of infection. My scars healed quickly and are hardly visible today. Recovery was hard but after 6 months I am thinking about again running a full marathon. Increasing pain with deep breaths. I see my cardiac surgeon tomorrow for post op visit. Any information would be reassuring. I am doing cardiac rehab 3/week and doing stick exercises that are suppose to help. Learn about Regenexx procedures for spine conditions. Otherwise doing okay p.s. Read that dizziness is a consequence of open heart procedure. Some ways you can help ease swelling, bloating and stomach discomfort are: Gentle mobilisation (i.e. How Common is Loss of Sensation After Surgery. Hi all, i wish all and everyone are healthy and overcome this troublesome soon. But when University of Toronto cardiac surgeon Dr. Bobby Yanagawa pondered the same question online recently, he received a surprisingly wide . 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. Fast heart rate that didnt slow down for hours, and two days of discomfort in my chest. You will feel tired and sore for the first few weeks after surgery. I am taking Blood thinner (Acitrom 2 mg) daily. This will require a heart lun. Functionally recovered is about 9 months to a year. Now, sharp as ever. Thank you all for sharing. This is solely a personal account that might or might not offer some insight on what to expect when diagnosed with this condition. I was told in one year I would know if I would get the feeling back in my chest or no. I have experienced certain sense of euphoria and intense appreciation for not only my life but ALL life around me. I'm 7 weeks out from quadruple bypass, having pain right breast. See a neurologist to evaluate the . I am thin. after reading the many stories. My doctors indicate that Im suffering from nerve pain. I am 7 months post op from an aortic heart valve replacement & aortic root repair to address an aneurysm & I feel my body is not my own. Open heart surgery is an operation to repair a fault or damage in the heart. Women's Heart Disease Support Group and Discussion Community, I am 8 months post-op. Hey yall, 9 weeks past quad bypass. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. I couldnt breathe or walk very far so what exactly was my quality of life? Now i am not facing breathing problem. Hi All, I just came across this blog searching for advice on sleeping on your side after OHS. I notice that your valve take around 30 years. I have found these comments so informative. I have many issues resulting from liver, kidney, lung, and brain damage but lets focus on my heart. 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. In connection with a bout of Arterial Fibrullation two months ago, I was taken off of Plavix and put on Eliquis. Little things that were once only an afterthought have become so much more significant and dear to me. Feel beat. Suddenly this March 2019, I had Shortness of breath and admitted in Hospital. . Since my surgery, I have had two pretty good freak outs and went to the OR. Typically the sternum is slit open in an open heart surgery which takes around 6 weeks to heal. He told me I have heart murmur. I dont remember much as it was happening, but when i woke up, Dr.s nurses,, and family around me. I dont want to go through this again! I sit here now, same chair 5:50pm and the pain has pretty much subsided..although my breathing intake is, still somewhat impaired. Hello everyone, I am one of the youngest people on this blog but Im really glad to find an outlet to talk with others in similar situations. Trying to stay positive throughout this whole process has seemed to be one of the most helpful factors in my recovery. Advice? Struggling keeping the weight off. She writes, "Adam, I am 55 and had open heart surgery to replace my valve about three weeks ago. Nerve damage takes longer to resolve. 2019 Mar;61:124-129. doi:10.1016/j.jocn.2018.10.108, (4) King R. Microscopic anatomy: normal structure. It's a fairly small spot, but it is annoying. God bless you, I just had a triple bypass 6 weeks ago and have found myself not wanting any contact with my family just want to be left alone to recover its post op depression no doubt it will pass be patient, Im recovering from a Valve replacement I got a mechanical one put in that was 8wks ago, Im still feeling a bit down but thats because Im having bad pain in my left arm where I had my angiogram pluss pain in my back at night feels like indigestion, because of covid Ive had to go through this on my own with one of my sons visiting me regularly, my inr should be 2-3 but one wk to high then nxt wk to low Im on warfarin praying tomorrow when I get it checked it will be in the right range, trying to get answers about pain getting worse in left arm n pain in my back is driving me crazy hopefully it will all cm together soon x. He finally called me through facebook video chat on the 3rd day, he texted me hi, on the first day. Had most of the problems one can have after the surgery but very slowly recovered. And it may continue to be numb for several months after surgery. 2017;4(1):38. doi:10.1186/s40634-017-0113-5, (17) Sowa Y, Kishida T, Tomita K, Adachi T, Numajiri T, Mazda O. I plan to see a neurologist in a few weeks if I continue to see no improvement. I was released after five days but right back in (helicopter & ambulance delivery back to surgeon) for a second ohs due to problems. , Hi, Yes I also feel the same I posted above(In detail. While we cannot give you medical advice, we may be able to help you find an FH specialist. Or it could be a sign of a complication the provider should explore. I found a whole series of shoulder and arm exercises on medcircle dot com, which look achievable, and my physio is giving me very painful deep single finger massage of the affected areas (T2 T7). Cytokine. My chest still bothers me and leg is swollen a lot. My scars are good except for the area i got staph nfection but no one can see it. After 75 days I started driving. Lots of complications. So just around 4 months now. He tires easily. Putting my shoes on took forever, and it rendered me breathless. TYPE OF SURGERY Most women have spare tissue on the chest wall and under the arms so this tissue can be used to fill the space where the tumour has been removed. 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. Cant stand any material touching it. Im 62 and I thought I had acid reflux because I only had pain after eating big meals at lunch time, my PcP did an EKG on me and it showed normal so I went on meds for reflux. Wonder if others have the same issue. Take the surgery, prepare for six months rest and rehab and enjoy the next 15 years or more of your life. Im so fortunate to be alive. This made it very difficult to work with kids as a nurse practitioner, as they often grabbed that hypersensitive hand. Acquired a treadmill about 2 weeks after I got home, best thing ever! I have tried various remedies with no improvement. I now feel worse then I have ever felt in my entire life. Overall, I feel pretty good and it seems the more exercise I get, the better I feel. My Drs were furious as my kidney function was perfect when the sent me but now down to 10%! it's nine weeks, is this normal ? I struggle to work up the strength to the most basic tasks such as showering and very light housework. Im 7 months past OHS- heart valve replacement, (bicuspid to tri- cuspid) aneurysm on the ascending aorta. One thing I have noticed is excessive yawning, even if I dont feel tired. First time was 14 years ago with constructed valve made from material from a cows heart. I do feel tired and weak. The Cardiologist had ignored my Renal Failure and 32% kidney function. You hit the nail on the head brianm depending on the skill of your surgeon (and whether he was something of a speed demon!) My breasts hurt all the time. Its stories like yours that sound exactly like my days that give me the confidence. Exercising by treadmill walking (3-3.5 Miles) 3 or 4 days each week in addition to 4 days/week rehab. She has experience in primary care and hospital medicine. I had open heart surgery seven weeks ago and they put a patch (from my heart sac) on the hole. 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. I need advice, my 49 year old son had a triple bi pass open heart surgery and I have no idea how are how much to help him. I had a pig mitral valve in mid febohs. Heart disease runs amuck in my family! __________________________________________________, (1) Tos P, Crosio A, Pugliese P, Adani R, Toia F, Artiaco S. Painful scar neuropathy: principles of diagnosis and treatment. Could that be the wires? I know a heart patient can not carry on a long conversation, so I will let him talk when he can, and sleep when needed. Im getting very afraid reading most of these post. It definitely can take a LONG time to feel fully recovered. All shortness of breath was gone after about 6 days of Home Therapy and walking on the treadmill. 5 months smoke free too. Damage to the nerves can lead to temporary loss of both motor and sensory function. The early days were traumatizing. Thank you for sharing your experience. Anyone with pump head syndrome or similar long term experences with bypass surgery? After spending 3 weeks in the hospital I dont think I ever got my muscle strength back. In the evening I am completely exhausted from office work. Mo money, mo money! Was super fit, non drinker, non smoker, conscious of my food intake and now.. BOOM! Nothing we can do, but the nerve sheath should grow back. Hey Vince, Hoping you are doing much better! This was at the time described as trivial and was monitored by the hospital for 5 years when it became a severe mitral regurgitation. 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. Also, I heard doctor said that artificial Valve (made from cow) last only 10 to 15 years. Lehigh Valley, PA. Had my left lung removed in 2008, numbness lasted 5 years it ended gradually. I went vegan for the diet (wasnt too hard, as my oldest teenage son has been vegan for about 7 years now). Please give me some advice Thanks. Pain is our smoke detector. In 2006, Adam founded HeartValveSurgery.com to educate and empower patients. I know that my God is a healer and I am healed. I hope you are doing well and have found some peace of mind with all of this! Can you share me if it is normally? Went to UAB in Birmingham, Al (ROLL TIDE) and they got me fixed up. Ive had my surgery 5 mos ago but still get it daily. And shortly after pericarditis. 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. When I read about people going through this multiple (and even many times), its just staggering to me to think of being able to do that. I know the most hellish experiences are behind me and at least I sleep well but the fatigue is overwhelming and the continual pains & aches are horrendous. 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. My primary care doctor tells me Im doing great. He diagnosed my with pneumonia, gave me 2 gnarly antibiotics the almost caused me to have kidney failure! Im 47 and had 5 heart bypass December 10th of 2018. Ask your Doctor about it, also Continue to walk, if your doc permits. When mentioned to doctors . I am so grateful for your blog post Life at Five Months after Open Heart Surgery and the subsequent responses. The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. It seems a bit more than post-op blues. Always think about a blood clot if there is one swollen leg after a surgical procedure. I had a CABG for triple vessel disease in mid Feb 18. Pain, maybe, but not excruciating. Doing it this way ensures that they don't cut through any chest muscle, so this normally ensures that normally the only pain is from the incision. 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. 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