So got on medication and it was fixed, wahla! I am 65 and never smoked, never had high blood pressure or high cholesterol. I am having trouble with. 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. Were both wondering if this is it, i.e., is this as much improvement as hes going to experience, or will he get stronger? Angioplasty was done in 2009 when I was 50. Im 47 and had 5 heart bypass December 10th of 2018. I dont even have to go into office unless I chose to. God bless. And called me on the second day, and I can see he is also not too too well alone, due to covid19. However, theres a new way to help nerves heal and get rid of the scar tissue called ultrasound-guided nerve hydrodissection with orthobiologics. Several benign but painful conditions can develop inside your breast milk ducts. I too had triple bypass surgery on 3rd September. I sit here now, same chair 5:50pm and the pain has pretty much subsided..although my breathing intake is, still somewhat impaired. doi:10.1111/tog.12064, Azizzadeh B, Mashkevich G. Nerve injuries and treatment in facial cosmetic surgery. Soreness. The most popular is to take small hand weights about 1 or 2 lbs in each hand. My very best wishes go out to all my fellow HEART patients. Basically, bacteria was growing all through my heart, it destroyed the tricuspid valve and aortic valve as well as damaging the upper electrical node and stretching my heart muscle to nearly twice its normal size. I am currently doing Cardiac rehab 3 days a week along with walking most every day. 3 months ago I started having dizzy spells and double vision. Durham, NC says, I have not been on this site for very long. 33 is much too young and you have shown yourself to be very strong in this comment section. I have done remarkably well almost 2.5/weeks post op. My cardio told me it was scar tissue and that arthritis has probably set up. I have three options: the bypass, high risk stents (counseled against), and doing nothing (told this was a poor option and I could die). 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. Nice of em, huh?! If so, would you please leave a comment for Sean detailing your situation and how/if you fixed it? I think for the first time I have some insight into the importance of the will to live. Now, sharp as ever. 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. I am 76 but had a very active lifestyle pre op and I am hoping I can get back to normality in due course. My PCP gave me clean bill of health. For most, nipple sensation will return within a year of the procedure, however total nerve regeneration . I am still amazed that I was home 3 days after open heart aortic valve replacement. throbbing. My sleep pattern has not been good. I treated the entire length of the nerve, starting in the low back using fluoroscopy guidance, then turning to ultrasound-guided injections to treat the sciatic nerve down to the tibial and peroneal branches in the leg and foot. Patient reviews and testimonials on this site should not be interpreted as a statement on the effectiveness of our treatments for anyone else. You are right and yes, there are many things that are common to both men and women that can affect how we heal as well as a few things that you point out are quite different in our physiology. My situatuion at 68 was very similar. 45 days after my Surgery I took my first flight journey back to the country where Im working and started working. I see my cardiac surgeon tomorrow for post op visit. Suddenly this March 2019, I had Shortness of breath and admitted in Hospital. Apply lidocaine patches to minimize pain and itching near your incision site. Im getting very afraid reading most of these post. Hello Ramesh. No cough but left lower lung area where the fluid was drained is still uncomfortable. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. The Surgical Team at Ft. Walton Beach Medical Center was nothing short of Fantastic! Hi, I am 58 and had triple bypass 6 months ago. One day at a time. Even though the surgery went well I am wrestling with post surgical anemia and mild asthma which affects my breathing and stamina. Went back and noticed a poster with the signs of congestive heart failure. It feels healthy enough but, alas, six weeks later I had a brain bleed, due to blood thinning meds. I had OHS on Feb. 12, 2020. I did use readers for reading but not very strong. I am recovering now 2nd week at my younger daugher place, after they sent me home from hospital. My cardiologist says it's time to have something done. Lost about 20 lbs and have been able to keep it off. Thought this was too long but sounds like yours is longer? See a neurologist to evaluate the . they can do damage to the connective tissue. Anyone have this problem? I think I find my self having what I call Panic Attacks just out of the blue. I fought in WWll with my dad in Germany and so forth. Feb 26, 2020 I went under and had 5 Bypass. Hair loss after hysterectomy. Background: The prevalence of intercostal nerve damage associated with coronary artery bypass graft-internal thoracic (mammary) artery surgery is unknown. My legs can ache going up a flight of stairs and get short of breat and sternum pain. Regarding those Bobs moods: trust me, we dont want ANYONE, including animals, to go thru Morphine messed me so much, that I came to psychodelic and delirium stage, with me trying to avoid closing my eyes, because I of so many crapy things happening in my head. Maybe talk to your GP and give them a try. God Bless and I will pray for you.. Within 3 hours my doctor called me and said I need to find a cardiologist immediately. Thank you and never give up!! Always think about a blood clot if there is one swollen leg after a surgical procedure. a few days later I had OHS triple bypass. All the doctors want to do is feed my anti-depressants. This resulted in further investigation which concluded I had a bicuspid aortic valve. Little did I know three days later OHS. 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. 2018;6(5):2325967118771535. doi:10.1177/2325967118771535, Kuponiyi O, Alleemudder DI, Latunde-Dada A, Eedarapalli P. Nerve injuries associated with gynaecological surgery. Any information is more than welcome. The sudden fatigue others have mentioned still hits me 2-3 times a week and have to stop whatever I am doing and take a nap. -Occasional numbness & tingling in the last 2 fingers & sometimes the entirety of both my hands. 2008;33(5):404415. I had the aortic valve replacement just over a year ago too (Im 56). I still have discomfort in my incision, and a few other pains here and there every now and then but I am believing that this will pass. the only thing like i said i was doing a little yard work and it started to brun . 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. I dont know what to do. It is also possible for a nerve to be cut during surgery. Of course, there are always exceptions. Drs say it takes up to six month to be at my normal self again. 55 years old; MTHFR gene mutation and the double whammy of genetically high LPA. Hey Vince, Hoping you are doing much better! Very similar to what I felt just after my surgery. Everything was nasty. I believe it just takes lots of time. I dont want to go through this again! Things can and often do get better with time. Thoughts suggestions? I am out of breath, I sleep constantly, I have no energy and I cant walk well because my balance is off. Initial surgery went well, although my left thigh has been numb ever since. Im just tired of the whole thing, Hi hope this finds everyone doing really well I just had surgery on April 4 of this year . Have found God has given me the strength to bear it and am grateful and was not particularly religious but have dug deep to stay sane. After further tests, he said I have mitral valve prolapse (nearly state 4) and I need surgery immediately. GP thinks all is okay but I cant help but worry. i have stopped smoking and trying to eat healthy as possible. Or it may feel more like pins and needles. My second one was this past August 2014. Other medications can cause nausea & dizziness. Not sure why, but the doctor did 3 separate, distict incisions on my leg to remove veins (not sure why just one long one) but those are still healing, but are doing ok. He was exceptional and I needed to find out more about my heart. Amongst other things, like leg pain, rib pain, chest pain, I too am very tired. I would like to hear and communicate with others who are going/have gone through the same or similar thing. I am diabetic which doesnt help. Since my surgery, I have had two pretty good freak outs and went to the OR. Surgery-related chest pain signs include: Increasing pain with movement of the chest. Hand numbness: Numbness, tingling, and pain in the fingers suggests a pinch nerve that may originate in the neck, elbow, or wrist. Mitral valve surgery in April. I am 55 and quit my job over this so looking for a new job and purpose of getting out of bed in the morning. Bill Welsh Thank you all for your post and stories, I am a 67 year male, I am beginning to feel better and maybe normal(?) Around 6-8 weeks are expected for the bone to heal properly (without any complications), while recovery from an open heart is variable from person to person. I have forgot how it could effect others. I so get it..9 heart attacks, 4 stents, and triple bypass all within the past 9 months! I am back to work, allowing myself to do light duty. No physical symptoms, and a 71 year old. I am 70 never smoked, drank in moderation and always active. This is known as neurapraxia. It was Aortic Valve aneurysm and also Aortic Valve replacement. This still puzzles me how the heck did a CABG effect my walking and change my vision so much. The time it takes to fully heal will depend on the person's age and overall health and the complexity of the operation. Alternative approaches may use incisions to the side of the bone between the ribs or through some of the ribs on the side. Appetite is good but I need to lose weight. 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 consider myself extremely lucky, not really much pain, no setbacks (yet? 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. My partner in in the hospital as well. One problem that is now occurring is acid reflux. See below for the nerve-related side effects of several common procedures: There are a few tests to consider if you or your doctor suspect nerve damage after surgery: This is an electrical test of the nerves function. My Chest does still hurt especially if I roll over in bed and get in the wrong position I then go to the recliner. I also am still experiencing some nausea and dizziness to this day, especially if I look up quickly or turn my head to talk to someone. One of the common complaints of those who went through breast enhancement surgery is the feeling of numbness on one or both of their arms. ), then I have some good days & dont get too tired. Good Day to everyone out in heart disease land! If I turn my head too fast or too far around I feel like my brain is swimming and swirling and spinning. Dizzy, Vertigo, and I live in a brain cloud. 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. Prior to this, I was walking 50 minutes a day. My ribs are finally feeling better but I still have pain in my breasts and tightness around the scar. Yesheat makes it much worse just as you reported Heather. After a week. I hope you seek a new doctor. Thank you for your feedback Ramesh! June started driving. That was a mistake. When my drain was removed it was very painful..not at all a relief and I have had a terrible pain i, I had open heart surgery a month ago and I wanted to know if its normal to still be in pain and my right boob hurts really bad and wondering if that's normal, Hi, I'm 47 and I've had 2 heart attacks. This is so difficult . doi:10.1097/SLA.0b013e3182701a7b. Jennifer Whitlock, RN, MSN, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. Just like my brother and sister, im sure you would think nothing of helping your son but it may be tough for him, especially if he has been fairly independent. Gabapentin alleviates affective pain after traumatic nerve injury. Mine is similar to yours Aortic valve replaced and Graft also.but im good, 2023 All Rights Reserved Family Heart Foundation. At least I pray it is muscle pain! Not!! 2019;11(4):620627. Surgery successful, blood clots in the harvest leg, blood thinners corrected the blood clots, recovery going well. This is solely a personal account that might or might not offer some insight on what to expect when diagnosed with this condition. I had a quadruple bypass 5 months ago. If the dizzy spells are fairly common I can live with that but I would like to hear from others if they have had similar experiences after surgery. I do OK some things make my chest burns , but other then that i do ok my scars healed really good . Following cardiac rehab over the last couple of months I have at least started to go to town alone but cannot carry weight either. It's normal to have less energy than usual after your surgery. 4 weeks on and able to walk 4 x 600m 800m daily, having a nap midday every 2nd day, occasional hot/cold sweats. I am 70, had OHS 6 wks ago to replace 2 valves. 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. I am scared to death to do this but i am at high risk so need to have it done. I do have Rheumatoid Arthritis and my joint pain has increased and effects my hips and legs the most at this time. Great to read every ones experiences Im 64 smoked like a chimney most of my life so had all this coming .I am six months after my bypass. Much to live for! 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. Three other possible causes of numbness include: Remaining still on the surgical table for an extended period of time can cause numbness. Mine is similar to yours Aortic valve replaced and Graft also. Hello, 5 months out from surgery. But i will make them sit for few seconds and try correlation method and finally make sure I giving them the reason for the call. hurt to cough. Im on new meds, i have anxiety, but qlways did.. can someone tell me possibly why i shake. My dad is very concerned about my health, yet insensitive to my new moods. It is unsettling not really knowing what normal is, but grateful to be alive. Maybe I will have some news for people suffering same symptoms. Dealt w depression. I take 1 x aspirin, 2 x Furosemide a day (not 8 as he prescribe and no Spiractin 25), I take half a Bisoprolol and 1 x Atorvastatin a day. However, newer nonsurgical nerve repair techniques may be able to help. They all have little pieces that I have gone through. I acknowledge with all the complications & now ongoing health issues I never had before, there has got to be a reason why. but i really do not feel like a normal person of my surgery. He told me I have heart murmur. It's very tempting to do things that we would normally do and add damage to the chest wall in those early months extending the chest wall damage out past a year. and constant soreness in my right breast. My problems with brain are no more there and I am very happy. In 69 in pretty good shape before this. Had a triple. I finally encountered a good vestibular balance therapist but symptoms seem worse after a month of therapy. My cardiologist says that the problem is fluid buildup and will increase my lasixs but it doesnt resolve the problem much. Simply scroll down to share your experience or read over 300 other comments. I am happy for your recovery. Thats what threw the drs off cause they cant understand how my heart valves got so blocked ( 2/95% & 2/85% blocked). It is a major operation during which the surgeon will open the chest to access the heart. The other thing no one warned me about was how long the after effects of the deep anaesthesia last. While we cannot give you medical advice, we may be able to help you find an FH specialist. Its tough for him, the pain is out of this world. However, that information will still be included in details such as numbers of replies. I'm still hopeful with time it will go away, but I'm not as far along post-op as you are. I later learned the numbness was an effect of the Ibuprofen I had been taking. I had the surgery 2 years ago and I am still experiencing pain in my sternum with every breath. My faulty valve and aneurysm waited patiently until I was 60-years old to need replacement! The prognosis following heart bypass surgery is both good and has improved over the past three decades. Things can turn around in a day, be optimistic. My heart rate is all over the place. T am two months after quadruple bypass and pacemaker. Reading your article makes me feel better. Ive had my surgery 5 mos ago but still get it daily. Wow, everyone, thanks for sharing! I see u are a faithful mom. I am 7 months late already. Out again after another five days. I had triple bypass 5 months ago and was also put on Metoprolol. I will too. Please give me some advice Thanks. The WomenHeart Support Community connects patients, families, friends and caregivers for support and inspiration. 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?? He said sternum intact & such pain is from muscle/rib retraction, referred pain etc & said it'll be better over next 3-6 months. platelet-rich plasma PRP). Use a heating pad or ice pack . 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. I want to ask a question of anyone who has had open heart surgery and watched the Barbara Walter's special . Otherwise, continue to check back to our discussions, or consider joining our FH Support Group here: https://community.familyheart.org/welcome. 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. Mo money, mo money! I had the gut feeling that it was my heart, but doctors insisted that it couldnt be. Most episodes of nerve damage after surgery last for a few weeks to a few months. I have found these comments so informative. It seems a bit more than post-op blues. Leg still swells, chest incision very tender and itchy. Plast Aesthet Res. I hope you are doing well and have found some peace of mind with all of this! Please feel free to email us at info@familyheart.org. My scars healed quickly and are hardly visible today. Mostly, however, Im just so grateful to be alive. Learn about patient experiences with nerve damage complications after heart surgery. The tightness and pressure and the flutters come and go but its pretty concerning. Nothing we can do, but the nerve sheath should grow back. I have nerve pain on my left side preferably around my armpit. Sean, Greensboro, North Carolina, MY RESPONSE TO SEAN ABOUT NERVE DAMAGE FOLLOWING HEART SURGERY. The King's HIghway is getting more complicated. I think you are an Angel on your partners path and I hope your love and commitment to his recovery has been received with much gratitude from him as this dedicated care you have given will have proven to be the most vital aspect. Neil. Had 2nd surgery on Jan 14th to fight infection caused by violent coughing which broke two sternum staples. Aches between your shoulder blades, over the ribs, in the back of the neck, chest or leg incision. 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. 8+ hour long Surgery, 3 days in CICU, 4 days upstairs total of 7 days, then home. He lives in a fog. (Couldnt believe it). After open heart surgery i want to punch my heavy bag for excercise. I am so grateful for your blog post Life at Five Months after Open Heart Surgery and the subsequent responses. vitamin deficiency, such as a lack of vitamin . When does the pain from open heart surgery go away? What with coping with the sternum pain as well, it was very painful. Scar in chest very sensitive to touch and sensitive when tee shirt rubs against the scar, harvest leg still gets numb around the ankle. And it can last for hours or even days after surgery. My first was in 1996 when I was only 29. Im 11 months post quintuple bypass. I had the procedure Dec1 and honestly have not had one moments pain. By far the hardest thing for me has been anxiety and depression. My blood pressure is 121/70 so its not too bad I am very impatient so have done more than I should have. 2 weeks later I had ONX valve put in a Cabbage procedure done. After spending 3 weeks in the hospital I dont think I ever got my muscle strength back. Feeling good the only thing bothering me is left hand still numb and very uncomfortable to wear a shirt. com or text or call him on +(234) 9063230051. Steadily decreasing pain as recovery continues. Hey yall, 9 weeks past quad bypass. Did you know it was time, or did your doctors inform you? The nerves have been damaged and MAY never heal 100%. Jan 3, 2012. Mood swings are at times just staggering. Age is 57 until a week ago strong and so much energy, it feels totally different now no energy average blood pressure is 160 over 78 heart rate around 85.energy level is way down sleep a lot weak and can not put in a full days work.Any suggestions will help. This surgery is the pits! I am on my 6th week of open heart surgery. Im 49 years old and have had 3 open heart surgeries 30 Xanthoma sugeries and now own over 50 cardiac, renal and peripheral stents. Is this normal? In fact, one leg swelling is worse than two swollen legs . This is a very specialized MRI scan thats tuned to show the nerves (9). I havent slept more than a 4 hour stretch. Cheers to you all Hawaii Ironman 2021!! So they are not pushing him too much. 63 years old with no symptoms whatsoever. Minimally invasive surgery sometimes uses robotics. Stay strong and keep moving forward!! After 4 days, the nurse practitioner called an ambulance and sent me back to hospital. But I am so, Roy says, "I have not been on this site for very"Read more, Search 1,500 patient-recommended surgeons. Just an abnormal EKG. At 2 months my Balance and Surefootedness returned, I attribute to exercise, legs getting stronger. 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. Helpful to wear soft bra @ all times & still use pillow to splint @ night. But still i feel little bit of energy lost during the day and i keep taking Vitamin C to reboot. I am looking for brighter days ahead! Complete recovery can take about one full year.". I think feeling low and depressed is kinda normal also because i too have gone through these spells. This seems to help. I have persevered and increased the massage pressure and the whole area has improved and the pain has gone I always get a doctors opinion. I didnt feel any pain or tightness as I was raking but a couple of days after I feel tightness across my chest. It is a long recovery but you are not alone and I cant tell you that it will totally subside but I can tell you that it will significantly subside but it can take a year. Everybody, hang in there. but rotator cuff repair was much worst for me. So heres the good news for all. I have had 4 surgeries now, 3 when I was in my late 20s and my fourth was 1 year ago, Right as I was turning 50, the Aortic tissue valve that was put in 20 years ago finally stopped working , calcified along with a portion of my descending Aorta. Anesthesia causes numbness on purpose. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. The upshot? So last evening I started online research as I was having yet another episode and found this blog. Support and understanding/encouragement is so important!! Like I said, three weeks ago I considered myself on deaths door I couldnt breathe day or night I was critically ill and dying fast. I will nr 4 wks post op May 24. J Clin Neurosci. Thank you for sharing your story. 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. I was in hospital for six days and was very irritable and depressed when I got home. Then fast forward to early 50s. My cardiologist suggested vascular surgery as an option but two other physicians said the dizzy spells are more related to the medications;. At present I am feeling pretty well. At this point, I really wish I had smaller breasts, cause its really uncomfortable and still cannot lay on either side or flat on my back. just may need a little breathing room as long as he is careful let him do stuff (maybe dont let him try to breakdown a large cardboard box for recycling it hurts!!) This becomes a bigger concern if a patient is placed in a hard cast or tight bandage. I feel like an invalid. And it may be unavoidable. My breasts hurt all the time. Can you share me if it is normally? 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. Had aortic valve replacement and repair to my tricuspid valve six months ago. Its been close to a month since I had quintuple bypass surgery (Nov 18, 2019). 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. Sign up with the Family Heart Foundation to receive monthly news, education and support! I havent left my house in over 11 weeks. A partial sternotomy involves a 3- to 4-inch incision through part of your sternum (breastbone). I had a cardiac calcification test done for the heck of it. No one seems to care! 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). Its going to be a long road to recovery; Im certain of it. Im still having some days of discomfort. If my pulse rate would behave that would be a bonus too. I was in rehab for two weeks and then VNA came to the house for physical and occupational therapy. I could copy and paste a lot of your post op results. I cant seem to warm up then Im so hot I need to fan myself. I am horrified that I will have to undergo another OHS! I went back to work 2 weeks ago. When there was intense pain two days ago I have taken a homeopathic remedy digitalis 30. And no appetite..if you didnt eat or sleep (all the tests and vitals they have to keep doing ) that would surely make you grumpy too..god bless you. Normal? Leg Swelling. I hope you are progressing well and are feeling stronger each day. Had a heart attack on 1/18/19 with bypass surgery three days later. My husband does all the grocery shopping. I am a practicing architect and I love what I do. Our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. I went thru 1 pretty bad bout of depression about 6 weeks after surgery. You hit the nail on the head brianm depending on the skill of your surgeon (and whether he was something of a speed demon!) Anyone with pump head syndrome or similar long term experences with bypass surgery? I have dropped over30 pounds since surgery 90 days ago, and I am working 5-6 hours a day. Life has got to be better then this! Gradual: This means the butt numbness is worsening over time. Back to work but feeling very tired and sleepy lately. Just such strange things, most I dont remember but occasionally something will pop up in my head about a strange experience. doi:10.1111/os.12507, (3) Mueller K, McGowan J, Kane S, Voyadzis JM. Hi I had a triple 3 months ago, Im 52 and didnt see it coming, I feel good most of the time however I feel like I get little electric shocks running across my chest, I have been told that this is due to the nerves joining back together, does anyone else have this? I practiced yoga and meditation for over 25 years. That is unreal to me! Two months after open heart aortic valve replacement stents, and I to... Or consider joining our FH Support Group here: https: //community.familyheart.org/welcome course! Me is left hand still numb and very uncomfortable to wear a shirt so need to have it done live. Total nerve regeneration get back to the house for physical and occupational therapy surgery is unknown infection caused by coughing! 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