breast numbness after open heart surgery

Again SLOWLY. Now almost 10 months since surgery, he seems to have plateaued. I am doing cardiac rehab 3/week and doing stick exercises that are suppose to help. While having complications in recovery i had to go back into surgery and wass given a blood transfusion, platelets, etc. If they last longer than a few months, then theyre placed into the permanent nerve damage category and will likely need to be treated. 8 weeks after open heart surgery, I am having a constant pulling, painful sensation on the right side of my chest, made much worse by sneezing or coughing. I thought oh good, he finally is taking action. 12 days later my GP cleared me to go back to Gym. However, newer nonsurgical nerve repair techniques may be able to help. I guess, for me, it was a hereditary thing. I was 55 inches and 170 lbs. My PT & INR is in the same range and Im taking Acitrom 2mg (same like Walfarin). Thank you for sharing. I hope to see if he can help me with my energy. Hair loss after hysterectomy. . And it can last for hours or even days after surgery. 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. I too take one day at a time. They just seem horribly difficult right now. In about 1 week from getting sick a 32mm bacterial vegetation was found growing in my primary tricuspid heart chamber which had grown through the valves and into the exiting aortic chamber. If you were put on bypass, it can cause these issues. 4. 5 months later and Im suffering from a bit of depression and pain in my right upper arm and shoulder. 2009;21(1):23-9, v. doi:10.1016/j.coms.2008.10.003, Woessner H, Vibhute P, Barrett K. Acute loss of bladder control in a stroke of the frontal cortex. 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. It has improved significantly over the year especially the last few months but I find every day a challenge to get full satisfying breaths regularly. 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. I had emergency open hear surgery to repair the valve, but they could not fix the dissection with surgery, only with blood pressure medicine. Im a week home from the hospital! My recommendation: listen to your heart because its usually right and go seek out another doctor. I am 5.5 weeks out from triple bypass on Feb 19th. Take a medication to remove excess fluid if needed. I am now limiting my walking to 20 to 30 minutes a day. Still it was a shock to be told after a routine stress test that he had to have immediate CABG. I still have some trouble with memory loss which I am told is normal. Ive never been religious but God has his finger on every aspect of my life the last 6 weeks. I had the triple bypass. I was irritated by Hospital Staff and discharged myself. 2014;16:2936. All seems better but the dizzy spells are troublesome. Now Im seeing a Cardiologist. Good luck and good health to all of you OHS survivors, Hi all, I am 50 year old & had my CABG for triple blocks 11 weeks before (Feb 1st,) . Was not particularly religious but have dug deep to stay sane and realise our bodies are miraculous creations. I just finished Cardiac Rehab, and that helped me to improve physically. 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 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. A real wake up very lucky, now on tablets 3 times daily. I felt fine was cycling 20km regular and walking 10km regular and going the gym 4 times a week. Have had 4 stents. Im devastated, and absolutely terrified. Just give him as much love as you can, its really hard to break and everythign makes you tired. How long can live after 5 bypass open heart surgery with val My husband had open heart surgery 4 weeks ago. Where is she today? My ribs are finally feeling better but I still have pain in my breasts and tightness around the scar. Help All I live in the UK and had a new aortic replacement 5 months ago where my aneurysm swelled to 9.2cm very low survival rate. 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. 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. My cardiologist suggested vascular surgery as an option but two other physicians said the dizzy spells are more related to the medications;. 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. I send good wishes for healing to all of you- in both body and spirit!:-). my vision is not good and at time i get scared thinking i am getting blind. Long story, shortened. Im used to be very active and now Im pretty much limited to walking 3-4 miles daily. back at work however work fewer hours than normal. Sternotomy Surgery. Tiredness and fatigue. His stamina is still not terrific. The discomfort should easy around 3 months. 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). 10 weeks in hospital overall. 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. Hoping that will change in the spring when I can get outside more. Thanks for sharing it. I was refered to the electrophysiology team for emergency cardiac ablation. The WomenHeart Support Community connects patients, families, friends and caregivers for support and inspiration. Treating it as "normal" is a risky thing there could be all kinds of possible reasons for pain and some are serious. Heart condition greatly improved and am running on a treadmill several miles after stationary bike ride for an hour. It is unsettling not really knowing what normal is, but grateful to be alive. I was VEEEEERY irritable on ANY noise. But I push myself to deal with the pain until I got used to it and now 8 weeks later I can turn in the bed without a problem. I knew I was being poisoned but did not know which of the 13 tablets was killing me? Very informative article and I really enjoyed going through the comments to view others experiences after OHS. Thanks Nicky. 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. it has been so hard and strange that he did not want his Mama there, we have a good relationship and my health is pretty good so i could help some but due to his request was not there for his surgery nor have I seen him yet. Neurapraxia: damage to the covering of the wire, or myelin sheath, Axonotmesis: damage to the wire itself, or the neurons, Neurotmesis: the nerve is torn or cut in half, Low back fusion surgery (transient nerve injury lasting less than three months): 50% to 62% (2,3), Shoulder replacement surgery: 21% had temporary nerve damage, 2% had permanent nerve damage (6). Most days I dont even think about it but, there are times that fear still reminds me of what happened. I got sick when I was alone in Vegas for 7 nights. Angioplasty was done in 2009 when I was 50. And my entire chest on either side. the Edema went away after a couple of days and really hasnt returned. The recovery process is much slower than people realize and I know that it will be a daily struggle for the rest of my life. Many symptoms including difficulty sleeping, dizzy if I stand up too fast, high HR, and irregular heart beats. 2015;26(9):522527. It took forever for my boob to get feeling and it finally didI remember when I was having gallbladder issues and I am such very hard stick for iv's I tend to be a picc line girl when I have to have surgery or serious stuff lately anyway because my boob was still numb I allowed them to try to get an iv in my boob but alas it didn't work and she was saying how sorry she was and all that and I just looked at her and said really its numb I can't feel it:-). ), all the Data from Therapy / Rehab is textbook, constant progress, and a much better sense of well being again! So when I met her she was wearing a special brace to walk and had significant numbness and severe pain down the leg. 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. Hi Gang! This is one of my biggest fears. I take Norco aleasr 3 times a month. Time heals all wounds. 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. Im actually thinking about not having it done and just see what happens. I am praying for each and everyone, that you will all feel completely recovered soon and I hope to keep posting in this group. I am 5 weeks post op I take Metoprolol twice a day also no side effects. I acknowledge with all the complications & now ongoing health issues I never had before, there has got to be a reason why. I happy to say that this was a success and my left atrium has shrunk almost back to normal and ejection fraction is almost normal.i am walking 5 miles daily. When you get to shoulder height rotate them to straight out in front and then slowly back and down. My cholesterol has dropped 132 points (LDL dropped 50%), my blood pressure is averaging 120/80 to 119/74 Corona Virus interfered with my doctors appointments, my cardiac rehab, my birthday, Christmas, New Years, my great granddaughters birthdays, my daughters birthday and so many other events, but Corona Virus nor the heart attack /bypass interfered with my faith and my determination to live, laugh and love. My scars are good except for the area i got staph nfection but no one can see it. hungry all the time- eating heaps of nuts. Plast Aesthet Res. Everything is tasting good again. "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. Greg says, "Here is a must for any OHS recovery". In Bronzino JD (ed.). Sure, what does he care, he's never had one! I had open heart surgery 18 months ago. I am quite nervous about being prepared, but I am getting through that. I am at 12 weeks and now wonder if there is additional fluid. I am six months 12 days out. My scars healed quickly and are hardly visible today. I havent left my house in over 11 weeks. 2012;2(4):129131. I cant lift a load of laundry, put dishes away, drive a car, and some days I can hardly get out of bed due to the pain. Last year I was involved in a car accident which resulted in a left shoulder injury. Dr. Creighton Wright answered. Things can and often do get better with time. I was very very poorly no i wouldnt go through it again. I would remain in the CICU for 3 weeks and when discharged I still felt like I needed a few more days to recover and gain some strength, but I too wanted to go home, I just didnt know how hard being on my own would be. I was relieved to see someone else still had this going on. You say "it's only burning toast" without checking, at your own risk. I went to the GP but they neglected to send me back in. Most episodes of nerve damage after surgery last for a few weeks to a few months. I am going to try to get back to walking and watching what I am eating. I have started back working out, but sometimes I do still have pain in my chest, it feels like tight in the middle of my chest, I would like to know how long i will feel this discomfort. And i wish you all a great recovery in 2019..Darren from auckland newzealand. You inspire others in doing so. You are young and should heal well. The biomedical engineering handbook (third ed.). Home health nurse thinks it's gas, surgeon thinks it's mu, Hi.I am knew to this site.I will find out on Tues. when my open heart surgery will be.I have to have my aortic valve replaced.It only has 2 leaflets.I am still picking up my jaw from the cardiologist office.I am scared to death.I cry all the time and I'm loaded up on anti-depressants.Please I am seeking advise on how to stay in control and positive.I have always been very independent but,I assume, Hi, I am new to this site and this is my third post. 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. The difficulty sleeping throughout the night and the subsequent fatigue I constantly wrestle with. Even my fatty liver condition has reversed. Had triple bypass about 4 months ago my ribs at the front ache especially when I walk any distance but think I have been a bit stupid and lifted things thinking it would be ok but its not. My kidneys were OK before CABG. The aim of volume replacement surgery is to allow larger tumours to be removed and the tissue to be replaced to restore the shape and size of the breast with a good cosmetic outcome. Have questions about navigating your Inspire support community or need assistance from one of our Inspire Moderators? I found myself here today to look up how weather can effect this because its freezing in Colorado and the atmospheric pressure seems to alternate between a feeling of a bowling ball stuffed in my chest and the feeling of a bowling ball sized hole in my chest. I cant seem to warm up then Im so hot I need to fan myself. I hear you Maryann. Statistics for depression are so high and alarmed me when I read up on it but knowing this is very helpful for me. I was in rehab for two weeks and then VNA came to the house for physical and occupational therapy. Lehigh Valley, PA. Had my left lung removed in 2008, numbness lasted 5 years it ended gradually. I was in the hospital for 5 days. No sugars, no booze, lots of veggies, beans, rice, some lean meat, eggs. Struggling keeping the weight off. The difference is, what if your leg falls asleep during surgery? 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. I will say. 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. I had open heart surgery 6 weeks ago; I by now that I would be feeling relief from the pain and discomfort associated to the post-operative recovery. At present I am feeling pretty well. A Dacron graft was attached from the root to the hemi-arch. its been 2 months now after the operation, healing is well on its way, i just feel tired and sometimes out of breath and this is because of anxiety. So, there are three good days a week. Currently, I still feel tired (sometimes almost faint) and I still feel pain while traveling especially the cut under my breast. Trying to stay positive throughout this whole process has seemed to be one of the most helpful factors in my recovery. 2 weeks later I had ONX valve put in a Cabbage procedure done. Hi everyone! i have stopped smoking and trying to eat healthy as possible. I am also 5 months out of quadruple bypass. It makes the breast swollen, tender, warm, and red. 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. I hope you are doing well and have found some peace of mind with all of this! Other medications can cause nausea & dizziness. Think of a nerve as a garden hose. Thank you all for sharing. I had my cabg quad on June 11 2018 and today its Oct 7, went back to work as auto tech Sept 4 and so far havent had any serious problems. Hoping it goes away soon. Feel like my life revolves around watching the clock to take meds. But on the short end, you're looking at 3 to 6 months before you regain full sensation to your nipples. I have done remarkably well almost 2.5/weeks post op. Yes, Tissue valve last for 10 to 15 years. 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!!! I am 42 years old. I dont feel it all the time. I jogged about 1/4 of a mile three days ago. Since I quit smoking also my taste buds have woken up. Stay strong and keep moving forward!! I tried joining a Tai Chi class to get back into shape but maybe I am irritating my chest muscles by the movements. Not breaking any records, but every day is an improvement. Mitral valve surgery in April. Things can turn around in a day, be optimistic. Hi All, I just came across this blog searching for advice on sleeping on your side after OHS. This ordeal has definitely showed me that I am not. Always think about a blood clot if there is one swollen leg after a surgical procedure. Id love to know where else to look for support/answers/advice/etc. This has been an interesting journey. I am at present on rather a lot of tablets as well. In this procedure, a nerve is visualized with ultrasound. The pain can also be a result of nerve going back into to place. I think Im suffering from some depression. Im 60 years old, thought pain would be bad. My hea, Deep buring pain after open heart surgery, CHEST PAIN NOT CARDIAC AFTER OPEN HEART SURGERY, constant fear, depression and pain after open heart, Mammo's after Open Heart Surgery for Mitral Valve, Feeling very alone in my open heart surgery journey, I am having my first mammogram after my open heart surgery. Vince, Im sorry you have been going through this since you are 7. I had 5 bypass surgery with 95% blockages done last November a week before Thanksgiving. Little things that were once only an afterthought have become so much more significant and dear to me. Went back and noticed a poster with the signs of congestive heart failure. The new normal. Did you experience any form of nerve damage after heart surgery. Even being a healthcare provider, I sometimes feel frustrated by the slowness of the recovery. Often a warm shower is a good treatment. I am still having trouble at times still not being able to catch my breath and just walking from one room to another causes me to be short of breath. The early days were traumatizing. Hugging my wife, watching the sun rise and set, a cool drink of water, a wave from a friend. 2023 Dotdash Media, Inc. All rights reserved. I am having a pain in my left breast area sometimes when I take a breath. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Increasing pain with deep breaths. looking at others having a normal life makes me depressed. This is solely a personal account that might or might not offer some insight on what to expect when diagnosed with this condition. Taking several medications including Carvidilol that do cause dizzy spells but cant seem to get a consistent diagnoses and plan for the future. When you cross over 3 Months you will feel better. Continued to have mini strokes, migraines, and numerous other symptoms, treatment was basically its in your head. I needed both valves replaced and I have been given an internal pacemaker. This will improve steadily. Grateful Im still waking up on the green side of the grass and buoyed by the Stories Ive read here. 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. Fortunately mine did and others I know say it just took time. 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. A slight amount of facial nerve damage could affect a patient's ability to smile. I think TIME and careful followup by your surgeon will result in full recovery for most patients. 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. Hair loss, a side effect of hysterectomy, we may see when there is heavy bleeding or prolonged pressure on the scalp during surgery. It would be so easy to give up and start wondering if this is even worth it. At56 in Dec17, I had a double bypass. Rehab is on hold due to COVID. Thank you and never give up!! I am on a statin and asprin- thats it. I started getting angina pains in 2018 when I was on a fairly hard bike ride. My surgeon thinks Im doing great and my cardiologist thinks everything is fine. So, thank you everyone for sharing your stories! 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?? I went to the doctor and they sent me to the hospital ruled out my heart and sent me home with my severe back pain. The only problem I still have after almost 5 years is constant soreness and aches in the chest. My aneurysm was fortunately discovered after an AFib episode, which was also new to me. I am 54 yrs old and just had OHS triple bypass! I was unable to attend the Cardiac Class after surgery. My hand is still asleep, and it is thus both numb and hyper-sensitive to touch. Its nice to know there are other people that I can read about with similar issues. I was in hospital 10 days after op because my white blood cells were rising every day but there was no sign of infection. I am diabetic which doesnt help. Nice of em, huh?! Evaluation of retraction time as a predictor of postoperative motor dysfunction after minimally invasive transpsoas interbody fusion at L4-L5. Just hope i do not have to wait 4 years for the wizzyness to clear up like a previous comment. I still have to stop and breathe when climbing stairs. 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. undefined will no longer be visible to you including posts, replies, and photos. Then while in hospital I got an infection in my chest. I am still a chronically Ill with Coronary Artery Disease, Pulmonary Oedema Patient with Advanced Renal failure needing medications BUT I have a life, although different to my best, a life, and a good life ahead. Now being 59 may have a little to do with that, but the week in the hospital and even this moment as I type all feel really difficult, physically and mentally. Walk daily as advised. I'm 7 weeks out from quadruple bypass, having pain right breast. 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. 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. 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. Durham, NC says, I have not been on this site for very long. My feet and ankles and legs swell. This test can determine if the nerve size shows swelling and/or constriction. I underwent ohs on 11th june 2018. doi:10.1097/SLA.0b013e3182701a7b. I was home 1 week when the infection broke out on my sternum. So last night during dinner, I started getting mild but intensifying pain between my shoulder blades and,after about an hour of that, my breath started coming in shorter breathsAs I had a single beer with my dinner, Im thinking its gasthe Wife thinking Our 30 year relationship was toast.!! One of the medications I was given is Metoprolol but I had to stop takin it because it caused extreme swelling in my legs and feet and pressure in my head (particularly when bending over). I was in cumadin but my numbers went from one to nine, very irratic. I am optimistic, I havent been to the Gym yet BUT have made arrangements to join next week. Since then hes slow, cold all the time, depressed, and his brain just doesnt work like it used to. God bless ?? Still sleeping in my recliner, which oddly is a lot more comfortable than I would have thought, especially surrounded by a lot of pillows. Thats my goal. So glad I did because many have mentioned these symptoms. Then, I felt the need to see a cardiologist after minor but recurrent pain in left shoulder. I cant have it investigated until a year after my heart surgery. If I turn my head too fast or too far around I feel like my brain is swimming and swirling and spinning. I hope this one goes away. This surgery is the pits! Its been close to a month since I had quintuple bypass surgery (Nov 18, 2019). He then booked me for an MRI so he could see the full extent. Making the Incision - In the case of classic open heart surgery, the breast bone will be split open using a saw. The pain gets better everyday and when it comes, I stretch out on the couch or the bed and rest for awhile. Sleep is still somewhat of an issue, because of rib and shoulder discomfort. Every waking morning I feel so blessed! I am not gaining weight but definately feel like the band is tighter. I went back to work 2 weeks ago. It was Aortic Valve aneurysm and also Aortic Valve replacement. Are you sure you want to block this member? Some days I nap for an hour or two after my 7AM Meds, some days Ill doze when watching TV in the evenings, some days no naps. I have never been in a discussion group, so forgive me if i'm not doing it right. Were both wondering if this is it, i.e., is this as much improvement as hes going to experience, or will he get stronger? 90 days now, I walk 5 days a week 30 mins each time, eat normally but frugally and have dropped table sugars, potatoes, rice, processed food, alcohol ( not touched booze since Feb 12) generally trying to take this fresh gift of life with care and caution. Hey Stuart This award-winning website has helped over 10 million people fight heart valve disease. We meet three inspiring women who wear their scars with pride, and explain advances in minimising scars. I thought if I just would sleep and rest all weekend I would feel better on Monday. Had aortic valve replacement and repair to tricuspid valve. Surgically induced neuropathic pain: understanding the perioperative process. The chest pain has been significantly less but is still there. Damage to the nerves can lead to temporary loss of both motor and sensory function. Your stories (for the most part) have encouraged me. I had the surgery 2 years ago and I am still experiencing pain in my sternum with every breath. I am 4 months post OHS for aortic valve replacement and 1 bypass. I was asymptomatic before my surgery but my regurgitation was severe. You have to remember that your body is still figuring itself out after the severe trauma of heart surgery. Heart disease runs amuck in my family! but will publish results here. Even though the surgery went well I am wrestling with post surgical anemia and mild asthma which affects my breathing and stamina. I couldnt eat and a Naso Gastric tube was inserted and I didnt even want to eat after I was taken off the Vent. I had Quintuple bypass last Tuesday, is it normal to be so nauseated for so long. Numbness can occur after surgery for several reasons, especially if you received anesthesia. Have gained 15 of those back since then. This is known as fatigue. Also had nausea and loss of appetite. 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