My Drs were furious as my kidney function was perfect when the sent me but now down to 10%! Sean, Greensboro, North Carolina, MY RESPONSE TO SEAN ABOUT NERVE DAMAGE FOLLOWING HEART SURGERY. I get tired and sleep alot. 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. To help you balance your fluids after heart surgery, your doctor may ask you to: Avoid adding salt when cooking. Often a warm shower is a good treatment. I just finished Cardiac Rehab, and that helped me to improve physically. Fortunately did not have to be hospitalized. Feels like a burning scratching feeling inside. But Im trying to focus on all the good things in my life, of which there are many! I send good wishes for healing to all of you- in both body and spirit!:-). She writes, "Adam, I am 55 and had open heart surgery to replace my valve about three weeks ago. Had a triple. Had surgery 12 october 5 weeks ago for aortic valve replacement using minimally invasive procedure using edwards intuity bovone valve. At Little Rock Cosmetic Surgery Center, we are not only surgically skilled, but we want to be as skilled in our bedside manner as well. Or it could be a sign of a complication the provider should explore. I am hoping you and your readers can provide some useful information, either scientific or anecdotal. Bypass was done. doi:10.1111/os.12507, (3) Mueller K, McGowan J, Kane S, Voyadzis JM. I acknowledge with all the complications & now ongoing health issues I never had before, there has got to be a reason why. 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. 10 days later I mowed the front lawn and half my neighbours and walked the dog (she is 72 and did the rest of her lawn). I am at 12 weeks and now wonder if there is additional fluid. Its tough for him, the pain is out of this world. Ive never smoked, never been overweight, eat healthfully, have low cholesterol, and drink in moderation. I can relate to some of it but not all of it. Also my br. Have my good days and bad days. My Dr took me off it, and I feel better. All content provided in this blog, website, or any linked materials, including text, graphics, images, patient profiles, outcomes, and information, are not intended and should not be considered or used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You may know how this feels. It is also possible for a nerve to be cut during surgery. Instantly felt bad. You inspire others in doing so. I am a 58-year-old male and in two days it will be a year since I had OHS to spare my aortic root. It is also called "pump head.". Hey Stuart I feel so darn alone like no one seems to get what I went thru but me. My cardiologist is not terribly concerned and assures me everything is fine. Cant stand any material touching it. I like the positive vibes your post has generated in me. Going into my fourth month post Quad ByPass and Aorta repairs, rehab about to end and this month I feel to have hit the wall a bit. However, I have found that going to cardiac rehab, which is like a gym where there are nurses and your heart is monitored while on exercise equipment has helped a great deal. The new normal. This is quite brave of you to pen your experience down. I had OHS almost 3 weeks ago. Four months I thought Id be better. Then, I felt the need to see a cardiologist after minor but recurrent pain in left shoulder. Sitting up was an effort, for days and weeks. The most common symptoms of nerve damage after surgery are usually numbness, tingling, burning, muscle weakness or atrophy. I know it is a difficult surgery but many of us would not still be here without it. Im sorry to hear of your constant pain. In this procedure, a nerve is visualized with ultrasound. He is having a tough time we After open heart surgery how long it takes to be normal AGAIN .? And shortly after pericarditis. I think I find my self having what I call Panic Attacks just out of the blue. Though I havent had any drastic, or particularly uncomfortable side effects from the Meds, I met with my PCP and discussed changing/doing away with Meds if I can. Since my surgery, I have had two pretty good freak outs and went to the OR. The first time because I still experience numbness in my arm and the second time because I was having severe back pain. i know it will put a lot of pressure on my sternum. Is anyone having this problem? I was unable to attend the Cardiac Class after surgery. I can't find that dry shampoo anywhere, does anyone know where to find it? I tire easily. Adam Pick is a heart valve patient and author of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. As I write this ( 5/13/2019 at 7:30 pm) I just this morning had a CT scan of my Aorta and have an apointment with my surgeon tomorrow. I am 60 years young, recovering from quadruple bypass surgery about 1 month ago. My name is Laura. 10 weeks in hospital overall. My chest still bothers me and leg is swollen a lot. Needless to say I was not happy and told him so. Finding some comfort, ease, in reading your posts. Common Complaints After Surgery. I have lingering angina like chest pain and general soreness that is slowly dissipating. Sudden-onset: If you noticed sudden numbness in one or both of your buttocks, this could be a medical emergency and you should seek immediate medical attention. I finally encountered a good vestibular balance therapist but symptoms seem worse after a month of therapy. Everybody, hang in there. I have good days and bad days but I feel like Im never going to get back to normal. But if it persists, and certain signs flare up, it's time to seek medical attention. Also, I slept of and on AlL day, yesterday. That is unreal to me! . Feb 26, 2020 I went under and had 5 Bypass. Every waking morning I feel so blessed! Other times I dont take sugar. I had a double bypass March 17th, 2020. How Rare is Finding a Romantic Relationship for Rare Patients? I had a CABG for triple vessel disease in mid Feb 18. But it's important to "refuel." Food gives . Other than the lack of energy I feel good. "Chest wall pain after cardiac surgery may normally last 3-6 weeks, but may last as long as 12 weeks on rare occasions," says Dr. Michael Fiocco, Chief of Open Heart Surgery at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, one of the nation's top 50 heart hospitals. Your experiences are invaluable to me in my second month of recovery from aortic valve replacement. . I have had pain, numbness. Dizzy spells are frequent. Advice? Changes in the weather appear to make it worse. Unfortunately, I am struggling with the new normal . So to fellow heart patients good luck and thinking of you all. Yesheat makes it much worse just as you reported Heather. Background: The prevalence of intercostal nerve damage associated with coronary artery bypass graft-internal thoracic (mammary) artery surgery is unknown. I did have to laugh at the lady on the phone at their office.. 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. No Afib, so much will hopefully improve. I was an extreamly healthy 33 year old man before my OHS and hospitalization this year. I dont feel like Super woman but I know in my heart it was the right thing for me! I am diabetic which doesnt help. Numbness is a fairly common side effect of surgery. I said why go through surgery when I feel this good, my surgeon ( who was amazing) he actually had time for me, totally understood where I was coming from said just start the process Steve you can always pull out. My chest aches and feels heavy. (10) Recknor JB, Mallapragada SK. I, too, suffer similar symptoms now post op open heart surgery 2 months. Little things that were once only an afterthought have become so much more significant and dear to me. I had open heart surgery seven weeks ago and they put a patch (from my heart sac) on the hole. Echo convinced me that the valves needed surgery. Back on the Harley Davidson at 12 weeks, other than a little initial nervousness, no issues at all. I am a 39 year old male, who had an aortic aneurysm (aortic root was replaced with dacron graft) and underwent a maze procedure for AFib (supposedly more effective for open heart patients). This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Most episodes of nerve damage after surgery last for a few weeks to a few months. If they last longer than a few months, then theyre placed into the permanent nerve damage category and will likely need to be treated. So, thank you everyone for sharing your stories! I am 42 years old. I should be starting my cardiac rehab in another week, although I have been walking pretty regularly. Medications that are commonly used to treat nerve damage after surgery include. (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! Always exercised and never drank a lot. Post-surgical bloating and swelling is mostly eased with time. 1086(1):8190. They couldnt understand why my heart function was so poor, there were a couple of blockages but only at 60%, he said we cant see any other issue causing this so lets get the obvious fixed, I said ok and 6 weeks later I had a quadruple heart bypass, 5 days in hospital and I was home and that was including having a collapsed lung after surgery I had no pain only discomfort,8 weeks since op I feel really good, first 2-3 weeks I felt fragile and sleep wasnt the best, but no pain, I recently had an echocardiogram test and was told my heart was returning to normal function Its very daunting Paul I know but as my wife said its better get it done now while youre relatively fit rather than having it done as an emergency, yes reading the other posts I seem to have been quite fortunate with my recovery so far, I hope this helps you, take care Steve. 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. I do really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences. Thought cough would cease but didnt. If so, would you please leave a comment for Sean detailing your situation and how/if you fixed it? But also the emotional stress before and after the surgery may cause temporary hair loss. 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. That said you can certainly expect discomfort but not pain. I started working from home from April first week (Couple of short online conf calls) Then from May I stated going to office from Morning until 3 PM. The area immediately around an incision (the surgical cut) is often numb after surgery. Even getting back to cooking a meal was a real achievement . Everything that has been said here in the comments all tie up as the normal healing process so I suppose we all have to be very patient and look after ourselves just a tad better than pre-op days Good luck everyone its not easy BUT I really dont relish the alternative Maz, I am at my 1 year anniversary and I am back to working out 5 days a week, however sometimes I still feel a discomfort in my chest, and that scares me sometimes, when to the emergency room last month, but God is good and everything cane out good. The one thing that has kept me really motivated to.hit all these goals is FAMILY, couldnt have done it without their support. Call your healthcare provider immediately if you weren't forewarned about the potential for feeling numbness or tingling. Alternative approaches may use incisions to the side of the bone between the ribs or through some of the ribs on the side. 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. I had cabs x2 and mitral and aortic valve replaced by biological tissue April 9,2020. Trying to stay positive throughout this whole process has seemed to be one of the most helpful factors in my recovery. mostly as a precaution. No cough but left lower lung area where the fluid was drained is still uncomfortable. But four months later I feel great, Im working full time and walking 2 miles a day and feel great. During my recovery I always had pain the the sternum area and the incision. About 2 days when discharged from hospital, I started experiencing a dry chocking cough that I thought would go away. He tires easily. 2009 Mar;80(1):34-50. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19472851, (8) Emril DR, Zakaria I, Amrya M. Agreement Between High-Resolution Ultrasound and Electro-Physiological Examinations for Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in the Indonesian Population. Thank you and never give up!! 16-1/2 wks from CABG x 4, Blockages discovered by Heart Cath the day before Surgery, really didnt have much time to be afraid, updated my Will, and said lets get on with it. Although most swelling and bloating will clear by 12 weeks, you may find that swelling ebbs and flows for up to 12 months after surgery. Anyone else having issues this long? I was in hospital 4 days only. My balance has also been effected. The device tells your care provider how the heart is beating while you do your daily activities. 1 I think for the first time I have some insight into the importance of the will to live. But in physical therapy now for ten sessions and suddenly the last few days my upper chest hurts, also hurts when I deep breath. it's nine weeks, is this normal ? 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. Nerve damage takes longer to resolve. Just give him as much love as you can, its really hard to break and everythign makes you tired. Thank you so much for sharing. Heat and sun in sw florida is a killer. Leg Swelling. Pain is our smoke detector. Went to get procedure done and he said I didnt see any blockage! I am so thankful To the Lord that after a heart attack in August with one stent, followed by quadruple bypass on Sept 11, here it is early December and I am able to Do mission work in the Middle East. This resulted in further investigation which concluded I had a bicuspid aortic valve. Hi Janice. My breast bone is tender at the sternum most of the time. My cardiologist says it's time to have something done. 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. Apply lidocaine patches to minimize pain and itching near your incision site. I hope this helps someone. Hi, It will be exactly 3 months old on 20th June 2019 after my Surgery. All the doctors want to do is feed my anti-depressants. Ive had my surgery 5 mos ago but still get it daily. Welcome back they said.. A month in now, doing better, but started with some trembling, i eat something, drink water, feel better, but it dont last. 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). Had single bypass August, 2018. Asks Alice. They started such medicine and do bypass. Simply scroll down to share your experience or read over 300 other comments. Saw Dr yesterday. One day at a time, good luck to all of you. Numbness can occur after surgery for several reasons, especially if you received anesthesia. It's hard work to overcome that sensation. Had a heart attack on 1/18/19 with bypass surgery three days later. They're meant for patients' well-being. 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! The Prayers & Positive Thoughts from my Family & Friends have carried me through another trial of life, I am truly Blessed! I have been told that generally there is a month of healing for every hour of this type of surgery. And love is one of the greatest healers. She has experience in primary care and hospital medicine. Regrettably, she developed complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) type 2 with pain so severe that she couldnt have anyone touch the hand most days. Former professional athlete and still very active Non smoker, proper weight, etc., was ambushed by heredity. At this point, full feeling may not be guaranteed; numbness one year after breast augmentation is typically an indicator of permanent changes in sensation. I could copy and paste a lot of your post op results. 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. Best thing is to exercise a little bit by walking at least a mile a day for at least 5 days a week. I dont know if its better to extend life when the quality is this poor. Scar in chest very sensitive to touch and sensitive when tee shirt rubs against the scar, harvest leg still gets numb around the ankle. His doctor offers no help or hope. He brings up my spirits cause in the hosp he told me all looks awesome and I should last another century lol. 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. There will be good days and bad days. Hi I had my surgery 7 weeks ago and um still quite sore in my chest, but I have notice the pressure in my head which hadnt been there until now. Mitral valve surgery in April. Now Im seeing a Cardiologist. In fact, the survival rate for bypass patients who make it through the first month after the . Please keep your heads upIm sure it will get better. Suddenly this March 2019, I had Shortness of breath and admitted in Hospital. Im now getting ready to have surgery for an abdominal aortic aneurysm invasive that I just dont feel Im ready for anything else yet. Much to live for! I do have Rheumatoid Arthritis and my joint pain has increased and effects my hips and legs the most at this time. My Surgery was on March 20th 2019. I am 46 years old and I am a sport person playing Football, Badminton, Table Tennis, Cricket etc I used to workout in Gym and weight Train in body building too(Until then no Sugar, BP, Cholesterol etc.Nothing as I used to regularly check), . Otherwise, continue to check back to our discussions, or consider joining our FH Support Group here: https://community.familyheart.org/welcome, Hey Folks, Im on my ninth week and it has been a challenge, Im having trouble sleeping and my hands feel very strange. Now I am running as fast as I did thirty years ago, maybe faster. Everything is fine except for my breathing yes it gets me down a lot because i cant go anywhere. I get dizzy and have double vision at times. I dont have any breathing or heart pain, thank goodness, but my incision on my chest still burns a lot, especially the very bottom and very top of the incision. Lehigh Valley, PA. Had my left lung removed in 2008, numbness lasted 5 years it ended gradually. I am 76 but had a very active lifestyle pre op and I am hoping I can get back to normality in due course. Thank you for sharing your experience. Numbness can occur after surgery for several reasons, especially if you received anesthesia. Not yet cleared from rehab, not back at work because Im unable to stand longer than an hourI used to do 10 hour shifts on my feet before You have to tell yourself to hang in there & make it back cos you have to. Thank very much. I decided just to take one 500mg paracetamol in the evening, in case I have pain. The right shoulder pain started at week 5 for me and still present. 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 live 2 hours away and so far he has only wanted his caretaker there. 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. 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. At 66 i encourage people to have ekg and follow up on any issues. This really bothers me. Deep vein thrombosis on the left. HBP. My faulty valve and aneurysm waited patiently until I was 60-years old to need replacement! Hello, 5 months out from surgery. Don't Get Enough Food or Drink. Many times the symptoms are temporary, for example, many patients have nerve problems after surgery that only last for a few weeks to months (2,3). It was scary and I got pretty depressed over what I had stupidly done to myself so early in my recovery. Coronary artery bypass surgery creates a new path for blood to flow around a blocked or partially blocked artery in the heart. God bless ?? Exercising by treadmill walking (3-3.5 Miles) 3 or 4 days each week in addition to 4 days/week rehab. I agree to get it check by all means, I just want her to know it happens. 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! Listen to your body. My concern is the top of the scar around and above the top of the incision is a big protruding lump. undefined will no longer be visible to you including posts, replies, and photos. I have also had numbness on my right breast since my surgery on 2/14 of this year. Today Is Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day! I don't even know what everything on my las TEE means, and I have a nursing background. pin pricking sensation in left breast pin pricking sensation in left breast. I may sleep 2 to 4 hours or total broken sleep for the night. Doc had me on a channel blocker which made me dizzy, foggy in the brain and disoriented. Recovery time after open heart surgery is about 6-8 weeks. Started physical therapy for the Vertigo three weeks ago no help. It's a fairly small spot, but it is annoying. My mother had hers over 10 yrs ago & still gets them on/off but not frequent. 2. Im male, 51, active, slightly overweight, drink and smoke. I am generally a positive happy person and am very thankful for each day God gives me. 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. Heres hoping that it passes soon. However, my pain doesn't seem to be from the rib as much as IN my breast. When does the pain from open heart surgery go away? I am an Eagle and Ranger scout in the B.S.A and used to enjoy rock climbing, hiking, kiteboarding, snowboarding and such. It was diagnosed as Costachondritis which is basically inflammation from the cartilage between the ribs and the pain radiates from under the breast to shooting pains in the breast. In the future, I will add my thoughts and recovery struggles if there is anything interesting I feel would be useful to share. I had a pump placed in my Heart during the Cath and they discovered I needed By-pass. It has helped tremendously to hear your stories of recovery. I had a pig mitral valve in mid febohs. He says the back of his head throbs and he feels pressure in his head also. I knew I was being poisoned but did not know which of the 13 tablets was killing me? He means well, but it is difficult for now. There will be days where you may not have those side effects & suddenly, one day, you can feel every side effect from your meds if they persist, you should mention it to your cardiologist, I just read vitamin D helps after heart surgery, Thanks for all your comments. Methods: A total of 37 consecutive patients with coronary artery bypass graft surgery (all with left internal thoracic artery graft) who were attending a cardiac-related exercise program underwent a thorough examination. My PCP gave me clean bill of health. Let us know if there is anything else we can do to help. 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. Losing 20 lbs. Leg still swells, chest incision very tender and itchy. It has been great reading everyones progress after OHS. Im still experiencing chest muscle pain. Yes we may never be the same again we all of us appreciate life a lot more. I asked the same questions after 4 months to my doctor. I struggle to work up the strength to the most basic tasks such as showering and very light housework. Tanya had a plastic surgery procedure on her gluteal area and ended up with a severe infection that caused scarring around the sciatic nerve. My Cardio said it was nerve endings healing. Would you be so kind as to share the website that you referred to (the physician led group)? That will help increase your stamina. you are 18 or older, you read and agreed to the. After all, you can't feel pain when you are numb to it. Also had nausea and loss of appetite. Since you are young they might have given this. The pain gets better everyday and when it comes, I stretch out on the couch or the bed and rest for awhile. 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