It is nice to know Im not the only one in this boat. Its a continuing problem. you are 18 or older, you read and agreed to the. Cardiologist said I have vertebral basilar insufficiency and recommended vascular surgery. I had triple bypass the end of November and am looking at going back to work in a couple weeks. 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?? Can anyone relate to this? 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. If they last longer than a few months, then theyre placed into the permanent nerve damage category and will likely need to be treated. Am hoping another cpl good nights rest will alleviate that.. Did a little walking today bit didnt come close to the past week of 1-1/2 lie a day My mind is telling g me, this is just a minor setbackand things will once again improve. Any advice on how I can build a support team and how can I prepare myself and family for surgery while I'm away? It was scary and I got pretty depressed over what I had stupidly done to myself so early in my recovery. when i finally fall asleep i would gasp for breath so fear got into me when is wanted to sleep. Cardio can be a challenge..but it has helped me. but i really do not feel like a normal person of my surgery. I am 62 years old and had triple bypass surgery on July 5. . They would come out of the blue. The most common symptoms of nerve damage after surgery are usually numbness, tingling, burning, muscle weakness or atrophy. Started feeling myself slow down about five years ago. PLoS ONE. There will be good days and bad days. Everybody, hang in there. 8+ hour long Surgery, 3 days in CICU, 4 days upstairs total of 7 days, then home. To help you balance your fluids after heart surgery, your doctor may ask you to: Avoid adding salt when cooking. I am so thankful for Life and I pray that if you are feeling depressed consider talking to the Lord about it, perhaps reading some of the Psalms in the Bible. It was OVER, I was DEAD and a day later (off meds), I was still alive, three days Later I could shallow breathe, one week later I had an echocardiogram which said my EF was 45?? However, theres a new way to help nerves heal and get rid of the scar tissue called ultrasound-guided nerve hydrodissection with orthobiologics. I know it is a difficult surgery but many of us would not still be here without it. But the outcome is sweet. So to fellow heart patients good luck and thinking of you all. My sleep pattern has not been good. Playing 18 but, not walking yet. I am 67 YO and had a six CABG in September. Everything I eat matters. I am 8 weeks after aortic valve and root replacement. . I take Norco aleasr 3 times a month. Still worried about my muscle pain and sternum tenderness and take ibuprofen to keep it under some level of control. Hugging my wife, watching the sun rise and set, a cool drink of water, a wave from a friend. God is good hes took good care of me . He sleeps a lot. The lack of a good night sleep is driving me nuts. What with coping with the sternum pain as well, it was very painful. Numbness can occur after surgery for several reasons, especially if you received anesthesia. Three months after surgery I was playing full court basketball and made it to opening day of my 55+ Baseball League (90 feet bases, bunting, stealing real baseball, not softball) and proceeded to have my best season ever. My scars are good except for the area i got staph nfection but no one can see it. But four months later I feel great, Im working full time and walking 2 miles a day and feel great. 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. Wonder if it is the metoprolol? 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. chest never felt like ribs were cracked. I had my surgery almost six months ago (triple bypass) I do feel a lot better then before the surgery but since the surgery I am very out of breath and my left breast is very sore. 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. Hi to all. I think TIME and careful followup by your surgeon will result in full recovery for most patients. My legs can ache going up a flight of stairs and get short of breat and sternum pain. Had full set of Labs last week. Coronary artery bypass surgery creates a new path for blood to flow around a blocked or partially blocked artery in the heart. Many times the symptoms are temporary, for example, many patients have nerve problems after surgery that only last for a few weeks to months . It is common for tiredness to last for months after treatment is over. Hello John, I am at 17 days post surgery, and certainly better than the 4-5 day mark when I was, similar to you,very nauseous, no sleep, and total discomfort between waistline and shoulders. Still waiting for follow- up appointment with surgeon and cardiologist. Although my rehab was cancelled due to the current coronavirus lockdown, the nurse informs me that had things been normal that I would have received physio as part of the rehab. All in all I guess I am doing very well. And post OP delirium. -The horrible headaches first on the right side then on the left side of my head have subsided significantly in the past 2 weeks. He says the back of his head throbs and he feels pressure in his head also. Saw Dr yesterday. Instantly felt bad. It has only been 3 weeks since the surgery and I am hoping all will get better with time. I am still amazed that I was home 3 days after open heart aortic valve replacement. The only thing its so frustrating at times thinking to ones self its never going to end,but I suppose four/five weeks into it is still early days. Keep doing it it will slowly stretch the scar tissue and connective tissue. He told me I have heart murmur. All rights reserved. The discomfort should easy around 3 months. My doctor said try it and see what happens? Thank you all for sharing your experiences. University of Rochester Medical Center. T am two months after quadruple bypass and pacemaker. Anyone else have same symptoms. Your experiences are invaluable to me in my second month of recovery from aortic valve replacement. Things were fine and then i developed AF. Be there for Bob, let him talk when he can, but dont put any pressure on him. I tried melatonin, but it seems to aggregate my light headed and dizziness. I can only say. Two days ago my GP cleared me to go back to the Gym. It seems a bit more than post-op blues. The recovery process of an open heart surgery takes some time. And i wish you all a great recovery in 2019..Darren from auckland newzealand. I am thin. I had no risk factor, no blockage, no cholesterol, nothing. I have acute pain in my right side just in line with my right Armpit. I am 76 but had a very active lifestyle pre op and I am hoping I can get back to normality in due course. I hope this one goes away. Dr. Kathryn King, a University of Calgary researcher, says her study of 481 women in 10 cities across Canada suggests . Hihow is now the author of the blog?is she now in great condition?how are you now? 33 is much too young and you have shown yourself to be very strong in this comment section. I was in hospital for six days and was very irritable and depressed when I got home. Call Melinda at the front desk to set up a consultation 501-227-0707. I had my last check yesterday (10th June 2020) and my cardiologist is now telling me we should start the process for me to have the op. I had my bypass april 3, and i doing good, exercise 4 to 5 days a week, however i stil have a discomfort in my chest sometimes, that concerns me, should I still be feeling this discomfort, I had my bypass april 3, and i doing good, exercise 4 to 5 days a week, however i stil have a discomfort in my chest sometimes, that concerns me, should I still be feeling this discomfort, I wonder how long will i feel this. I am quite nervous about being prepared, but I am getting through that. I am generally a positive happy person and am very thankful for each day God gives me. I was in the hospital for 5 days. Lately experienced a little dizziness not severe but some and had an issue a few weeks ago feeling out of breath when traveling to a higher altitude town. Three weeks ago I was so sick (renal failure, angina and chest pain) I cancelled a legal action against a Hospital and got my deposit back from Solicitors trust account to pay for my funeral. My cardiac team (all new doctors) was amazing and 5 months out, I can say the medications I was on were making me sicker than the heart attack so I could never have a good day. The biomedical engineering handbook (third ed.). , putting my feelings aside and wanting only what is best for him, I will let his needs guide the ship. Some ways you can help ease swelling, bloating and stomach discomfort are: Gentle mobilisation (i.e. Cheers to you all Hawaii Ironman 2021!! Lepr Rev. In connection with a bout of Arterial Fibrullation two months ago, I was taken off of Plavix and put on Eliquis. using my right arm for lifting even a gallon of milk. Search Hospitals, Greg Lewis from I had a cardiac calcification test done for the heck of it. After removing one of the veins to the leg, blood must find other veins to return from the legs to the heart. I was in cumadin but my numbers went from one to nine, very irratic. Much to live for! I just wondered whether you or anyone else on this site experienced any similar post-surgery mood changes and did they last for long? I only started them tonight, the pain has eased ALOT, still have soreness but it's early days yet. I have had aortic valve replacement just over 1 year ago. Thank you all for any response, advice or words of support. Blood clots are a medical emergency. (10) Recknor JB, Mallapragada SK. After heart surgery, you may have side-effects or complications that make your recovery progress less fast than you and your medical team had hoped. Mastitis is an infection in a clogged duct. looking at others having a normal life makes me depressed. But if it persists, and certain signs flare up, it's time to seek medical attention. How long can I recover back? Anyone experienced something similar? Id love to believe that, but Im worried. NO WAY I could stay at home, so I went straight OUT in Mother Nature, so I walk every day between 5,000 and nearly 10,000 steps, if I take 2 walks, which is equivalent of 2.5-5 miles a day. The pain can also be a result of nerve going back into to place. Nothing we can do, but the nerve sheath should grow back. I look forward to be normal and be productive. Its been a challenge! Wish you all well. Little did I know my doctors would be out of the picture and the doctors at the rehab hospital would be in charge of my care. I have never felt so alone and I was always a go getter and enjoyed being with people meeting new people and being with family and friends. Has any one had a pain in the left breast? Id love to know where else to look for support/answers/advice/etc. Use a heating pad or ice pack . mostly as a precaution. Neil. I cant seem to warm up then Im so hot I need to fan myself. 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. Ive never reached out before. Then Im having freezing and hot flashes to the point Im under four blankets a heated blanket, socks, sleeping pants and shirt. Chest itches a bit, leg scars itch a bit. Temporary nerve injury is much more common, especially in spine surgeries. Keep doing this for a couple weeks, then increase the weight to no more than 5 lbs. I have been using a power breather daily. Have a few more weeks of cardio rehab. 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. But when University of Toronto cardiac surgeon Dr. Bobby Yanagawa pondered the same question online recently, he received a surprisingly wide . I highly recommend rehab not just for the rehab but, the knowledge you get. I agree to get it check by all means, I just want her to know it happens. No one one warns about it, just kind of happens. You inspire others in doing so. I'm still hopeful with time it will go away, but I'm not as far along post-op as you are. 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). Best advice I have had is stay as active as you can and time is your friend. Today first half pretty similar, second not so much, but will try again to sleep tonight, stay off of pain meds if I can (not that easy), and try to put on an optimistic face for family and friends Day by day Best to all of you!!! https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19472851, Orthobiologics (e.g. I like cardiac rehab but I still dont feel 100 % and it is very frustrating especially when I see people in rehab that are so much older than I am, that are doing better. Background: The prevalence of intercostal nerve damage associated with coronary artery bypass graft-internal thoracic (mammary) artery surgery is unknown. I just rode around on mower and trimmed. Simply scroll down to share your experience or read over 300 other comments. I have since goggled them all after STOPPING all medications and medicines. Ive had no swelling in my legs or anywhere. And heat is horrible. Im on new meds, i have anxiety, but qlways did.. can someone tell me possibly why i shake. However, that information will still be included in details such as numbers of replies. How long did you wait to get a mammo after OHS? Started having angina and soon went to my cardiologist. I'm really stressing over this and I'm hoping to gain some information on what I can expect. Feel like my life revolves around watching the clock to take meds. I just have done the aortic heart valve replace last 2 months. Can Tingling in the Hands and Feet Be a Symptom of Diabetes? It is normal to feel sore all over. My husband is still driving me and I hope to not need the wheelchair for distance soon. This time surgery was more extensive and recovery taking longer. You say "it's only burning toast" without checking, at your own risk. I, too, suffer similar symptoms now post op open heart surgery 2 months. No, it's not definitely go and see your doctor or the surgeon. Wow what a journey we have gone through! Losing 20 lbs. Im now getting ready to have surgery for an abdominal aortic aneurysm invasive that I just dont feel Im ready for anything else yet. This complete loss of sensation or tingling at the incision site is common in all types of plastic surgery, from rhinoplasty to liposuction. Cause of breathless was hearts LVF % was very low 15% just. I would love to know if you are still having this problem..and if so, what is it like now?. Hi all, i am Vanna 29 years old. This blog does not offer advice, in any way, to anyone suffering from this disease. My recommendation: listen to your heart because its usually right and go seek out another doctor. In this procedure, a nerve is visualized with ultrasound. They have me on a beta blocker which I am sure is part of the issue because at times my BP is 99/60 which to me is too low. Some days I just want to cry cause I feel like crap and discouraged. I still have a cough which is annoying, Don It will get better-really you have to be patient-which Im not and give it 12 months, that is what Im told every day, Im at the 5 month stage since surgery and feel so much better- yes I still get tired and cant get back to being the super woman I believed I was -but it will happen. 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. 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