Sternum wires

[Best2]

Hi everyone, please can anyone tell me if they have had there sternum wires removed? I’m 11 years post bypass and seen on my mri report the sternum wires are pressing against AF free wall So worried I’m going to ask if they can remove them but don’t know if it’s to late down the line ? Thankyou

[nederlandse]

Hi Best2, I had my wires removed - I think it was around 2 years after surgery. For me it was because I could feel them rubbing/catching against my skin from the inside. It was a quick operation (under general anaesthetic) and solved the problem. I'm sure that if your wires posed any risk to your heart, your doctor would be straight onto it, but if it's worrying you, you should definitely talk to them about it.

[Best2 in reply to nederlandse]

Thankyou for your reply I’m sure I’m letting my mind go to worse case scenarios again ! So pleased all went well with your removal op ! Good health and take care

[Bobbymrg]

I've asked but no luck, I had two surgeries with in 1 week suffered prolonged pain.

Steve

[Best2 in reply to Bobbymrg]

Aw so sorry to hear that your suffering ! What reason did they give you for not removing them

[seasider18 in reply to Best2]

When I was in having my Aortic valve replaced someone came in to have his wires removed. However he was the appointment manager at the hospital. I can feel the sharp bits on mine when I touch my chest.

[Best2 in reply to seasider18]

Aw it’s not comfortable is it mine move when I roll over in bed ! Maybe the guy was given special treatment if he was a colleague ? !!!

[seasider18 in reply to Best2]

I've had mine since this week in 2012.

Yes he had special treatment.

[Best2 in reply to seasider18]

Aw that’s not fair 🤔!

[seasider18 in reply to Best2]

He probably got priority for his original operation as well.I had to wait 15 months.

[Best2 in reply to seasider18]

Oh that’s rubbish and so not fair !! Xxxx

[seasider18 in reply to Best2]

Thats life.

[Bobbymrg in reply to Best2]

They didnt really say much but reiterated it was due to having two surgeries. I'm still taking pain meds twice daily just seems this will be pretty long term for me.

Thanks for asking.

[Best2 in reply to Bobbymrg]

Oh I’m sorry to hear that and I wish you all the best for the future , nice to chat with you on here !