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Swelling
Does anyone get swelling either side of a
sternotomy
scar? What causes it for you and how do you alleviate it?
Does anyone get swelling either side of a
sternotomy
scar? What causes it for you and how do you alleviate it?
WannaBbetter
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British Heart Foundation
2 months ago
Yoga after heart surgery
I had a surprise heart issue over a few days culminating in mitra valve repair 5 weeks ago via
sternotomy
. Discharged after 5 days on bisoprolol and warfarin both hopefully temporary.
I had a surprise heart issue over a few days culminating in mitra valve repair 5 weeks ago via
sternotomy
. Discharged after 5 days on bisoprolol and warfarin both hopefully temporary.
Hidden
in
British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
Rib pain post-sternotomy
I have read that spreading ribs during
sternotomy
can fracture bones, disrupt ‘costochondrial’ cartilage which can impinge blood flow or nerve but I haven’t seen similar experiences on here. Has anyone found they have damage to lower ribs or felt rib cage integrity compromised?
I have read that spreading ribs during
sternotomy
can fracture bones, disrupt ‘costochondrial’ cartilage which can impinge blood flow or nerve but I haven’t seen similar experiences on here. Has anyone found they have damage to lower ribs or felt rib cage integrity compromised?
Tillymint1971
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British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
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Sternotomy
Anyone who has had a
sternotomy
…. Were you told about “keep your move in the tube” ? (a way of ensuring you don’t move on the wrong way post surgery).
Anyone who has had a
sternotomy
…. Were you told about “keep your move in the tube” ? (a way of ensuring you don’t move on the wrong way post surgery).
Lulet99
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Info before sternotomy
Hi All I'm really interested in what information you were given prior to a
sternotomy
- specifically about excercise/movement you can/cannot do after the operation? were you given advice/leaflets/excercises/videao/things to avoid??
Hi All I'm really interested in what information you were given prior to a
sternotomy
- specifically about excercise/movement you can/cannot do after the operation? were you given advice/leaflets/excercises/videao/things to avoid??
Lulet99
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Information
Anyone who has had a
sternotomy
; Were you give any information/advice about recovery before you actually had your op? How many days did you have to stay in hospital after your op?
Anyone who has had a
sternotomy
; Were you give any information/advice about recovery before you actually had your op? How many days did you have to stay in hospital after your op?
Lulet99
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Sternotomy recovery?
My dad has to have a
sternotomy
- he has been told he will need to limit his movement to his torso for at least 8 weeks. He has trouble getting out of bed and going from sitting to standing at the moment and I believe this will be much harder for him after surgery.
My dad has to have a
sternotomy
- he has been told he will need to limit his movement to his torso for at least 8 weeks. He has trouble getting out of bed and going from sitting to standing at the moment and I believe this will be much harder for him after surgery.
Lulet99
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Surgery for Large Retrosternal Thyroid Goitre
Due to the size and location of the mass, thoracic surgeons are going to join the ENT team to perform a mini/full
sternotomy
as well as the cervical incision. I feel incredibly lonely, so if there is anyone out there that has had a similar condition, I'd love to hear from you.
Due to the size and location of the mass, thoracic surgeons are going to join the ENT team to perform a mini/full
sternotomy
as well as the cervical incision. I feel incredibly lonely, so if there is anyone out there that has had a similar condition, I'd love to hear from you.
SuperRab
in
Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Aortic valve replacement recuperation
Hi, I am scheduled for AVR (hemi-
sternotomy
and tissue valve) on 8 May and am interested to hear of others feedback as to recuperation. If all goes well with the op I expect to back home within the week.
Hi, I am scheduled for AVR (hemi-
sternotomy
and tissue valve) on 8 May and am interested to hear of others feedback as to recuperation. If all goes well with the op I expect to back home within the week.
PaoloRossi
in
British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
Sternotomy wires
I am 4 weeks on from Surgery to repair Mitral Valve and seem to be making a good recovery. I am worried about the sternal wires. Zi have rad about the bump at the top of the sternum but I have a bump at the bottom which appears to be wires - is that normal
I am 4 weeks on from Surgery to repair Mitral Valve and seem to be making a good recovery. I am worried about the sternal wires. Zi have rad about the bump at the top of the sternum but I have a bump at the bottom which appears to be wires - is that normal
KaysyP
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Post OHS
My
Sternotomy
and scar are all healing well, but through my own stupidity I have pulled a muscle under my rib cage. So don't be like Wayne, Wayne is a silly boy. Take care all, have a good weekend 😊 😘 ☺️
My
Sternotomy
and scar are all healing well, but through my own stupidity I have pulled a muscle under my rib cage. So don't be like Wayne, Wayne is a silly boy. Take care all, have a good weekend 😊 😘 ☺️
wmk58
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
post surgery bras
Not something I know much about,but I saw that some were front loaders, which I understand aren't much use after
sternotomy
, while others were back fastening. May be worth checking out for anyone about to have the op. 👍
Not something I know much about,but I saw that some were front loaders, which I understand aren't much use after
sternotomy
, while others were back fastening. May be worth checking out for anyone about to have the op. 👍
Beatles1956
in
British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
feeling low
Hi, I had a double bypass 5 years ago which didn't fully work after a year of tests and complaints of neglect by two drs my consultant and a surgeon looked at my results and said I definitely need a redo,so 4 weeks ago I had a redo
sternotomy
, since this I have been feeling quite low.
Hi, I had a double bypass 5 years ago which didn't fully work after a year of tests and complaints of neglect by two drs my consultant and a surgeon looked at my results and said I definitely need a redo,so 4 weeks ago I had a redo
sternotomy
, since this I have been feeling quite low.
Padalak6
in
British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
surgery question for anyone who has had mini-sternotomy/ open heart surgery.
hello, I am 32 years old and im due to go for open heart surgery next week for aortic valve replacement. I have an enlarged heart and im experiencing some significant burning pain in my left side, gnawing pain in left ankle and collarbone area too. What should I expect post surgery (praying
hello, I am 32 years old and im due to go for open heart surgery next week for aortic valve replacement. I have an enlarged heart and im experiencing some significant burning pain in my left side, gnawing pain in left ankle and collarbone area too. What should I expect post surgery (praying
AdamJames157
in
British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Bypass next week
Hi, I am going in for a CABG (
sternotomy
) in 9 days time, I had a double bypass via a midcab 5 years ago which didnt fully work so here we go again.
Hi, I am going in for a CABG (
sternotomy
) in 9 days time, I had a double bypass via a midcab 5 years ago which didnt fully work so here we go again.
Padalak6
in
British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Last update on 5th valve replacement surgery
Am driving with no issues and I’ve even been swimming a couple of times (with the blessing of my consultant), something I would never have considered with a
sternotomy
at this stage. So again,
sternotomy
v endoscopically. It’s got to be endoscopically. Less pain, more movement, quicker recovery.
Am driving with no issues and I’ve even been swimming a couple of times (with the blessing of my consultant), something I would never have considered with a
sternotomy
at this stage. So again,
sternotomy
v endoscopically. It’s got to be endoscopically. Less pain, more movement, quicker recovery.
Clairealou
in
British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Post CABG recovery
My
sternotomy
wound is very good and discomfort is minimal (although a sudden sneeze is not recommended) but I do have what feels like neuralgic pain on the skin on my chest a few inches on each side of the scar. Anyone else had anything similar?
My
sternotomy
wound is very good and discomfort is minimal (although a sudden sneeze is not recommended) but I do have what feels like neuralgic pain on the skin on my chest a few inches on each side of the scar. Anyone else had anything similar?
Billy_Bedstead
in
British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Sternotomy
heart attack in September of last year and had a triple bypass.Been having some chest pain lately and after some blood tests got a phone call to get checked out in A&E.Had an ECG and more blood tests and chest X-Ray.Lovely Dr told me it wasn't a problem with my heart but probably osteoarthritis of my
Sternotomy
heart attack in September of last year and had a triple bypass.Been having some chest pain lately and after some blood tests got a phone call to get checked out in A&E.Had an ECG and more blood tests and chest X-Ray.Lovely Dr told me it wasn't a problem with my heart but probably osteoarthritis of my
Sternotomy
beamish21
in
British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Sternotomy recovery
In these virtual times, can anyone advise how healing of breast bone is checked (if it is)? I’m 6 weeks post op and wonder when I can start doing things such as sleeping on my side or lift both arms over my head? PS: Happy to take recommendations that housework should be delegated for a longer period
In these virtual times, can anyone advise how healing of breast bone is checked (if it is)? I’m 6 weeks post op and wonder when I can start doing things such as sleeping on my side or lift both arms over my head? PS: Happy to take recommendations that housework should be delegated for a longer period
Jay777
in
British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Traditional mitral valve repair using sternotomy
I've read several comments in this blog by members relating the advantages of minimally invasive techniques, but has anyone had the procedure done in the traditional way, using
sternotomy
?
I've read several comments in this blog by members relating the advantages of minimally invasive techniques, but has anyone had the procedure done in the traditional way, using
sternotomy
?
Dionysio
in
British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
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