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open heart surgery? has anyone else around my age(22) gone through open heart surgery? what was the reason for the surgery? how old were you when you had the surgery? does it run vertical or horizontal? how do you feel about your scar? how do you feel when its pointed out? AND would you ever have plastic/cosmetic surgery to get rid of the scar?? I was 16 months old when i had my ASD repaired. but i still had a mitrol vavle leak and tricuspid valve leak. they left that alone until i was 20 and then repaired those(after my heart had enlarged some and i had pressure on my right chambers). both times they did it vertical(top to bottom). when i was younger i hated my scar, it was bumpy and other kids always asked questions i didnt know how to answer. now that ive had my second surgery and im more aware of what has happened im completely comfortable...and i wouldnt have surgery to take the scar away, its part of who i am and reminds me of things ive overcome in my life!!! lol people see the scar if i happen to be wearing a v neck shirt or swim suits...its not like im flashing people!!! thanks for the reply!
open heart surgery?? Omg i'm bawling my eyes out!!! My grampie went to the hospital for his annual check up and they (my nanny and grampie) found out that he has a clogged artery and they have to do surgery to get rid of it cause if they leave it it will completly clog up and he'll have a heart attack or something because not enough blood is getting to his heart or something. Anyways they want to do open heart surgery but they say that they of course have to put him on the thing that will keep him breathing during the surgery so hopefully he doesn't die during it!! However thye also say that because his lungs are in such bad condition (he's never smoked he's just always had screwy lungs) that when they take him of the breathing thing his lungs may not re-act correctly and he might die!! I'm so scared!! I'm praying and stuff and doing a lot of crying but what do you think the percent would be of him coming through the surgery?? He's 78 if that helps!
Pediatrics open heart surgery. Do you have any stories? My son 10 months old is having open heart surgery in the last week of March. I'm just looking for any one who has had any experience with their child having open heart surgery. I want to hear both sides, so if you have a story and it's not the happiest, it's ok. I do realize that their are two sides to this proceedeure. Even if you haven't had any personal experience, but you've had someone close to you go through this that will due. Please only serious answers. This is not the kind of question to have fun with. This is a serious situation, and i'm in need of serious guidence, and advice. I would like to add that the condition that my son has is called Tetrology of Fallot. For the last 10 months his condition has been improving. The condition consists of four defects; the first is a large VSD, ventricular septal defect ( for all who dont know what that is, it's a hole in the septum, the wall that divides the left side of the heart from the right). The second is a pulmonary stenosis ( narrowing of the pulmonary valve). The third is a right ventricular hypertrophy ( when the right venticle thickens because the heart is pumping harder than it should to move the blood through the narrow pulmonary valve). The fourth is an overriding aorta (the defect is in the location of the aorta, instead of being attached to the to the left ventricle allowing only oxygen rich blood to flow through, the aorta is between the left and right ventricles right over the VSD. As a result the oxygen poor blood from the right ventricle flows right into the aorta. Instead of into the pulmonaryartery So far he has been able to, by himself heal all of his defects on his own, except for the stenosis. He still has a small hole remaining in the septum. Which is pulling the mitrial valve into the septum, causing a small leak. And that is what will be operated on. I've looked over the proceedure, and of coarse it looks cut and dry. but thats never who it goes. If you've had a surgeon make any mistakes during your childs heart surgery please let me know what it was and how it was dealt with. Also how your child is doing.
Open heart surgery and cholesterol? I had open heart surgery about 3 years ago, and have since had my cholesterol tested on a few occasions. Each time it says i have high cholesterol but i have been told that that could be due to the surgery. does anyone know where i can get more information on this, or does anyone know the answer to this. Oh and my surgery was to fix a Birth Defect i did not know i had that involved two of my pulmonary veins being connected to the wrong side of my heart. I should add i am 25 and had the surgery at 23, i had never shown instances of high cholesterol before the surgery.
non-invasive aneurysm surgery, or open heart operation? i have found out that I have a heart aneurysm. I am trying to decide between non-invasive surgery and open heart surgery. I am 27 so I (hopefully!!!) have a long time ahead of me. I dont want to be in and out of surgery. does anyone know the chances of having to repeat surgery with the non-invasive methods, coil and stent and the risks of open heart surgery on someone my age. i think there is obviously less risk for me than for a 60 year old man.
history of open heart surgery? ok i have to do a report about open heart surgery.... my teacher wants me to get the history of open heart surgery and how it compares to surgeries today. plus how dearths have gone down- and survival rates are up. where can i find history of ^^ these things...i need a specific WEBSITE cuz ive already typed in some things but i couldnt find n e thing....PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!
Open heart surgery? My 8 month old son has a very large Artial Septal Defect (ASD) and is scheduled for open heart surgery Oct 3 and I am scared to death. Anyone else been through this? I know this is a routine surgery, but it's being done on MY baby.
open heart surgery? Hi, My husband found out this morning that his mom will be undergoing open heart surgery on Friday. We are really worried. I will be going with my husband to the hospital to be supportive. The doctor said something about 4 bypasses. What does mean? Also, can we have some extra prayers for her. Thanks so much.
Open Heart Surgery..Important question for school? Tell me some of your reactions towards open heart surgery whether seeing it happen to someone else or having it happen to you?
Open Heart Surgery? how does your age sex health affect open heart surgery? What if you were a 44 year old male? what are some risk factors!
Open heart surgery on an infant? What are the costs of an open heart surgery on an infant in America.. I am trying to sponsor a child that needs to have this surgery done because they can not do it in the country that this child is from.. I know that my insurance will not cover him * 5 month old boy * is there a free clinic around that would operate on him and where can i go for help regarding this matter.. I am desperate.
Open heart Surgery on an infant, any moms who have dealt with this and anyone who has dealt with the condition My daughter was on Friday, morning and there was a window of time where she was ok then a few test came back irregular, then she couldnt hold her o2 blood level. They did a bit of tests ultrasounds and so on, the found she has Transposition of the Great Arteries(TGA). They rushed her from our hospital to the local childrens hospital. (I was discharged 26 hours later) They plan to do surgery Tuesday. I was hoping to hear all ends of the spectrum on this to have a better understanding of what to expect. The fact that this is one in onehundred makes finding someone with common ground difficult. Any stories or experiences of moms(or dads) of infants in open heart surgery and any particular to TGA would be greatly appreciated. I know each child is different but i would like to know how long they were in the hospital and if there were any future procedures(they dont anticipate her needing them but curious about others, and i know that they cant predict the future) Thank you in advance Sorry she was born on friday. i left out born in the first sentence.
open heart surgery? Hi, My husband found out this morning that his mom will be undergoing open heart surgery on Friday. We are really worried. I will be going with my husband to the hospital to be supportive. The doctor said something about 4 bypasses. What does this mean? Also, can we have some extra prayers for her. Thanks so much.
Depression after open heart surgery? How common is depression after open heart surgery. I had OHS Jan. 3rd I'm only 39 years old and had to go with the tissue valve instead of mechanical, due to other health issues. This means I will have to face another OHS in approx. 10 years, but to be honest I just can't see myself doing this again. I feel guilty for feeling this way, but this surgery was HARD, VERY HARD. I'm wondering if this depression is from the surgery or from knowing that I will need to do it again, per my surgeon. What causes the depression anyway? Thanks for any comments, suggestions. Thanks to all of you. I guess I thought I was going to handle it better than I have. I do feel guilty, because I have a 20 year old son whom I love dearly. He says I will do it again if he has to drag me in by the hair of my head kicking and screaming the whole way. That's why I feel guilty about the way I am feeling. I do appreciate the comments I have a follow up appt. with my surgeon on Wed. I will bring up this issue with him. I am also hoping 10 years down the road it will be much less invasive. I had my aortic valve replaced. Thanks again. To Mike P: I found it interesting what you said about getting rid of friends. I actually called someone who I called my best friend for many years, and she was, but she let me down big time. Didn't show up at the hospital or call until my 4th day in CICU. I asked her where she had been, but got no answer. She is in an abusive relationship and has been for many years. She has had many chances to get out of this relationship, so when I called her up of course she blamed her husband for not being there for me, but at this point I told her it is her fault for what she is living through. I would have been there for her and she knew it, so I told her to just stay in her little world until he kills her and I'll fight to live in mine. We haven't spoken since, she never even attempted to call me back. I agree it was time to let her go; you just can't help someone who refuses to help themselves. Sorry for the rant; it just hit a spot with me.
Is an open heart surgery the only option to close a moderate VSD? My 2yr old son has VSD since birth & his doc insisted an open heart surgery be done ASAP. the thing is, my child has never turn blue or become breathless & no feeding probs watsoever,signs tat the doc said we shld look out for. So i'm sort of not keen on doing the surgery as of now. What will happen if we go for the surgery when he's bigger?
Open-heart surgery support groups? Does any one know if there are any support groups for people who NEED open-heart surgery in Ohio. I am looking for other people who have had it done to help me prepare or mine. I have a congenital heart defect called: Tricuspid Atresia Hypoplastic Right Ventricle Pulmanary Stenosis And I guess what I am looking for is anybody who has had open-heart surgery or has to have it. I would like to find someone else with the same condition but it is pretty rare.
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Whats it like to have open heart surgery? I am set to have open heart surgery in April and ive been reassured that after the surgery the actual heart doesnt hurt at all, thats good. But ive heard that the chest bone hurts. How bad does it hurt and how much pain/discomfort are you in following the surgery and for how long?
I had open heart surgery 3yrs ago,it was taped . How can i get a copy of this? I had open heart surgery 3yrs ago,it was taped . How can i get a copy of this? I had a tumor wrapped around my heart ,was told I was like the third person in the world to have this. I know i have rights but i don't know what they are,when this was done i asked my docs. for a copy and they pretended like they didn't hear me. Is there a web site i can go to,tooget me started in getting this video,so i know my rights exactly. In Houston Texas Have copies of medical records I want a copy of video or the video
Memory loss and Open heart surgery? I had open heart surgery 2 years ago (MVP), and it seems since then, I have memory loss. Is this normal? I can remember what I did recently, but not from years ago.
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Information on exercise post Open Heart Surgery - what is possible? My father had a very difficult time deciding to go ahead with his triple heart by pass as my mother (his wife of 44 years) had been admitted into a hospice after battling melanoma cancer for 8 years. On the morning my father was taken away for surgergy my mother passed away. My father awoke from surgery to be informed Mum had passed. He has always been a very fit man his whole life and is continuing to exercise however the complexity of his situation has meant that he is often lacking energy probably suffering a little depression not that he would ever say that. He also suffered a virus and infection in the lung which delayed his recovery further. He is desperate to find a book that gives you a guide on how far you can push exercise after open heart surgery as he is keen to get back into it but does not feel his body is up for it which I believe is more psychological than physical. Does anyone have any books they could recommend on this subject???
how long is the open heart surgery good for? I had open heart surgery 4 years ago and I'm now 48 years old ex football player and in great shape ,I had quad- bypass and today I:m in great shape I have the strength that I had when I was 30 everybody keeps saying take it easy "what does that mean ", I'm 6' 4 and 245, solid muscle I don;t smoke or drink and I do not do any drugs SO how long is this surgery good for. and no I have no heart damage, I'm looking for experienced answer not knowledgeable ones
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I was operated for open heart surgery. A titanium plate was fixed on my sternum caused problem. can I sue? I was operated for open heart surgery. The surgeon from USA brought a titanium plate to be fixed on the sternum (chest bones). Due to the fault in the titanium plate I had gone through tough time and survival was unpredictable. The doctors opened my chest 4 times due to the problem of the titanium. But the doctors did not know that titanium plate was the cause until they opened the fourth time. I had to spend 3 times more than usual charges and also I am not feeling well, too.Can I sue the company ?
how dangerous is bypass heart, open heart, surgery? how dangerous is bypass heart, open heart, surgery? and what are the long term ramifications from it?
how dangerous is bypass heart, open heart, surgery? how dangerous is bypass heart, open heart, surgery? and what are the long term ramifications from it?
I had undergone for open heart surgery - VSD Closure? I am 23 years old boy. I born with hole in my Heart (VSD) and when I was 10 years old in September 1994 operation/open heart surgery for VSD closure is done. I have been living the normal life and not taking any medicine. we have done check up and the report was normal. my question is will i be normal whole life? Currently i can do every thing like normal person, i can run, i can play cricket etc... Please let me know Is there still any risk in my future life? My weight has been increased because i am working in night shift. currently i am 77kg and 6 ft. tall. i want to reduce my weight, but I am worried to do excercise, Yoga or pranayam. please let me know what is best for me i mean can i do Yoga or pranayam. please advice me friends. thanks in advance.
what is the difference between open heart surgery and bye pass surgery? which one is most suited ? What is the difference between open heart surgery and bye pass surgery? And which one is more suited for diabetic patients?
Children's hospital recommendation for open heart surgery? A friend's son 3.5 years old - has been diagnosed with a rare heart disease. He will need to have an open heart surgery fairly soon, most likely within the next 2 weeks. Since this type of operation cannot be performed in Serbia, where he lives, we are looking for a hospital in Europe or USA where this can be done. I would like to ask you if you know by any chance what would be the best children's hospital for this kind of surgery, or if you know anyone who has a child and had a similar procedure done. We are recommended some hospital in London, but I'm looking for alternatives in the rest of Europe (Germany, France, ...) and in the USA.
question for drs/nurses about open heart surgery?? my dad has blocked arteries, and this is going to be his 2nd open heart surgery in less than 2 years and my mom doesnt like to tell me anything even though im old enough to drive. anyways, hes had over 5 heartattacks and has bad diabetes, and i want to know what the chances of him making it through this surgery are, and if the surgery works about how long he can live. im very close to my dad and want honest answers from doctors or people with experience. other info: lately hes been having alot of diabetic attacks, and chest problems with breathing and etc. also, his eyes are extremely swollen lately, and i think thats from the diabetes?
my baby boy had open heart surgery.....? my little boy is now 13 months old when he was 6 months old he had open heart surgery to close two of his holes. anyway he still has a rather large lump on his chest where the had to cut through his sternum, is this normal? or should this swelling have gone down by now? im just worried because he seems to get sick alot, and after his surgery i worry about everything. thanks for ur answers.. ok the lump is directly under the scar but it is rock hard it feels like bone and its round if that helps....
Has anyone had open heart surgery and experienced this? Hi, I had open heart surgery a month ago, (I am only 36 years old) I have been having a problem when i move a certain way or bend over it feels like my rib cage shifts. It's almost like one side pushes forward and the other side goes in making it feel like it is crushing my lung. Has anyone else experienced this and if so how long did it take until it stopped. Thanks to anyone who can help me out.
my daughter had open heart surgery? my daughter had open heart surgery a year ago she is sixteen now her scar down her chest is still very pink and lumpy does anybody know how long it takes for it to sink into a smooth scar. i have asked her local doctor but he just said time will tell. she has stopped going swimming because she thinks people are looking at her .
What's a open heart surgery? Is it the best method if an elderly person has blood clot in their arteries? My friend's mum had an open heart surgery and is now in coma. When will she wake up? Is she in a "death threatening" situation? Please enlightened me as I am most concern about this matter.
Anyone here who had undergone an open heart surgery at Philippine Heart Center? Do you have a son/daughter, members of the family, friends who had a congenital heart disease and undergone open heart surgery in Philippine Heart Center? If yes, what can you say about the hospital (services, facilities, etc.). Who are your attending Pediatric Cardiologist and Pediatric Cardio Surgeon? Tell something about after the operation?
What are the chances for open heart surgery to fail? My best friend has a heart problem, and will need to do open heart surgery. We're both really afraid that she'll die. Does anyone know how many chances she has of surviving?
How bad is the pain right after open heart surgery? I'm having open heart surgery in April and i want to know how much it will hurt after i wake up and for how long.
CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting) is a open heart surgery or closed heart surgery? Am a bit doubtful whether CABG is a open heart or closed heart surgery. Can somebody help me out??
How is the heart-lung machine put into effect during an open heart surgery? During an open heart surgery, does the heart stop before they put the heart lung machine or they put it while the heart is beating? And also, how do they stop the heart?
How is the heart-lung machine put into effect during an open heart surgery? During an open heart surgery, does the heart stop before they put the heart lung machine or they put it while the heart is beating? And also, how do they stop the heart?
How can I get an open heart surgery scar to disappear? I am a 13 year old boy who has had open heart surgery 5 years ago. There is a scar about 7 inches long on the front of my chest. I want it to go away. Can anybody help me?
NuMbEr Of PeOpLe WhOsE hAd OpEn HeArT sUrGeRy??? Okay i am doing a report and i need to know who many people in an america have had open heart surgery..... HeLp?!?!?!?!
Have you had problems after open heart surgery? My husband had open heart by-pass surgery (5 of them) back in March and when he came to in the ICU he said" my left arm is killing me"and everyone just passed it off as the IV needle bothering him, but since then he has been in constant pain with it. It swells and draws up on its own. We have been to numerous doctors and hospitals for it and still no answers. Has anyone else had a similiar problem or if you are in the medical profession can you give us some help. Thank-you.
Info needed on drug used during open heart surgery--pronounced something like trace-i-nol.? There is evidentally a class-action suit concerning this drug. Just caught a bit of the commercial on tv. Said if one had open heart surgery & later had a heart attack, etc. I want more information before considering this option.
Any parents of children that had open heart surgery..? My daughter had open heart surgery little more than a year ago at 21 months old. She is now 3.She has pnamonia now for 2nd time. Doctor told me regular colds turn into pnumonia for her since her heart and lungs are weaker than other kids.She caught a cold first from one of my other kids. Has naybody have this problem too. And what steps have you taken to prevent this when one kid is sick or in public places they say where others have colds.
how long after a 6 way bypass open heart surgery on a diabetic patient before you have to do it all again? how long after a 6 way bypass open heart surgery before you have to have to surgery again if you are an insulin dependent diabetic? I have heard 7 to 10 years for people who are not diabetic but that diabeties may cause the bypass graphs to need surgery even sooner. Anyone know?
question for anyone that has had open heart surgery? Hello I have a few questions for anyone who has had bi-pass open heart surgery. My father 53 years old had a 5 way bypass October 19th he has came home and is sleeping in a hospital bed. Even though he is out of the hospital he is still not able to sleep very well he is taking about 7-10 different meds at one time and has even been taking half of a sleeping pill and was told to take a tylonal pm this has not helped and making him fill weaker. Did anyone have any of the same problems i like to say to him he's not alone on this problem may make him fill a little better. Also if anyone knows of anyway to find support groups for him that be great to and any other encouraging advice you might give for them would be most helpful! Thank you!
How can I comfort my husband before open heart surgery? My husband is soon to have open heart surgery for 3 blocked coronary vessels and while I know that others have this and survive , I worry for him and find myself crying thinking I might lose him. We've been together for 33 years and have 3 children. I want to be positive that he will be ok, but he is a diabetic(poorly controlled on insulin) he is 55, and has high BP (controled with medication), and has 26% kidney function. Seeing him scared knowing he does'nt have a choice except to get the surg. is tearing me up.I want to be able to ease his fears, but don't know what to say. He thinks he will die or come out of the surg. on a dialysis machine.How do I prepare my kids 12, 13, and 20 ,we are all just scared and no one to talk to that has been through this. I try not to think of myself, and I need to be strong for him but this is really the worst thing we've ever faced. He never had any idea his heart was bad, the Dr.s found this out while he was in hosp. to get his foot ulcer rep.
today is day 1000 after having open heart surgery? today janurary 3rd 2008 is my 1000 day out of having open heart surgery has any one else hit that mark or past it today . today saturday janurary 5th is day 1003 and all systems are go and i want to thank all the people that answered the question and all the well wishers to quote a verse from a greatful dead song "what a long strange trip it,s been "
question for anyone that has had open heart surgery? Hello I have a few questions for anyone who has had bi-pass open heart surgery. My father 53 years old had a 5 way bypass October 19th he has came home and is sleeping in a hospital bed. Even though he is out of the hospital he is still not able to sleep very well he is taking about 7-10 different meds at one time and has even been taking half of a sleeping pill and was told to take a tylonal pm this has not helped and making him fill weaker. Did anyone have any of the same problems i like to say to him he's not alone on this problem may make him fill a little better. Also if anyone knows of anyway to find support groups for him that be great to and any other encouraging advice you might give for them would be most helpful! Thank you!
My sister was trying to get a VISA to come to his son's open heart surgery here in USA and she couldn't get it My nephew is a 9y/o boy with a Cardiac problem. He is with my father here in USA. He has a VSD (ventricular septal defect) now his aortic valve is affected too; he needs an open-heart surgery. My sister wanted to be here for his surgery, which is February the 20th, she went to the American Embassy in Mexico today to get a VISA (they call it a "humanitarian VISA"). We got a letter from the surgeon doctor who will make the surgery. She took the letter to the Embassy in Mexico, but they denied the VISA to her, despite the fact that she was showing also a bank account, proof of income and properties in her name, She want's to be here in USA for his son's surgery. My father is going to pay for the surgery, so we are not asking for any government funding like Medicaid or anything like that. We are self-pay for the surgery. I don't understand why they donā€™t let here to be here for his son's surgery. (They told her she could not get a VISA because she may stay here in USA after the VISA expires) Anybody knows where we can get help, so she can be here for the surgery. It is really important because this was not planned he came for vacations and his health was getting worst while he was here so we thought would be better to have the surgery here in USA. So if she is not here, I (his uncle) and my father will have to take care of him after surgery) any suggestion is appreciated about what we can do to help her to come to USA for that surgery. Thank you
My sister was trying to get a VISA to come to his son's open heart surgery here in USA and she couldn't get it My nephew is a 9y/o boy with a Cardiac problem. He is with my father here in USA. He has a VSD (ventricular septal defect) now his aortic valve is affected too; he needs an open-heart surgery. My sister wanted to be here for his surgery, which is February the 20th, she went to the American Embassy in Mexico today to get a VISA (they call it a "humanitarian VISA"). We got a letter from the surgeon doctor who will make the surgery. She took the letter to the Embassy in Mexico, but they denied the VISA to her, despite the fact that she was showing also a bank account, proof of income and properties in her name, She want's to be here in USA for his son's surgery. My father is going to pay for the surgery, so we are not asking for any government funding like Medicaid or anything like that. We are self-pay for the surgery. I don't understand why they donā€™t let here to be here for his son's surgery. (They told her she could not get a VISA because she may stay here in USA after the VISA expires) Anybody knows where we can get help, so she can be here for the surgery. It is really important because this was not planned he came for vacations and his health was getting worst while he was here so we thought would be better to have the surgery here in USA. So if she is not here, I (his uncle) and my father will have to take care of him after surgery) any suggestion is appreciated about what we can do to help her to come to USA for that surgery. Thank you
My Mom is 81 years old. Should she have open-heart surgery? She has had an angiogram and has a blocked heart valve as well as leaking arteries. She has to make the decision whether to have open heart surgery. She goes through spells of finding it very hard to breathe and then can't do anything. Should she have this very serious operation?
Has anybody had a successful pregnancy that had had open heart surgery or know someone who has? My friend had open heart surgery when she was 22 and they told her she couldn't have kids because it would put too much starin on her heart. She is 26 now and she wakeboards and surfs and is pretty active. I think she could have kids....but I don't know...anybody been through this?
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does anybody have an idea of how long open heart surgery takes and what its like? my dad is 57 he will be having open heart surgery in the next months to change a valve. does anybody know app. how long it takes and what we should expect......thanks
How long for the pain to stop after open heart surgery? I had open heart surgery about a week ago. already took all of my pain pills and cant get any more till i see the dr next week. just want to know how long to expect the pain to continue? oh yea i have namounia too in one lung and that hurts also, took all of antibiotics but still feel it in there. cant take over counter pain meds cause of my ulser. just want to know when this will stop? thanks mike
Does Gabapentin help with nerve pain created by have had open heart surgery when they crack your chest open? I had open heart surgery and have a problem with numbness and sharp burning pain across my chest. It has been diagnosed as nerve pain from the nerves across my chest that were cut opening my chest to perform the bypass. I was put on Gabapentin for it and have been told that if it still exists after 1 year then it will be permanent.
My neice is 4 months old and has a heart problem she might need open heart surgery? ok i dont know much because my sister just hung up on me she said that the baby has a heart problem didnt say what but that she might need open heart surgery and i guess they were going to put the baby on steriod meds to make her heart stronger is this normal something doesnt sound right...they said that shes gotten sick over night (shes had a heart problem for about a month) and i guess they said that they are quarentining the baby...now why would they do that? does anyone know anything i dont know much about this but i want to be more into whats going on would they really do all this with a 4 month old? when in quarentene can the parents or anyone see the baby someone please let me know what can be wrong
In the future will they still have to do open heart surgery? Is there a less traumatic equivalent to open heart surgery on the horizon. If so, when will it become standard practice. I am hoping in the future we will just have to take a pill or something to clean out the arteries.
How long is expected for the pain to stop after open heart surgery? My Father had open heart surgery around 7 weeks ago, and he still talks of pain to his chest at about a rating of 1/10. Is this to be expected and if so does it lesson? Just wanted to hear from a previous patient. :)
Are there any REAL Scar Cover-Ups? I Have From Open Heart Surgery? I have a scar 10 years old from Open Heart Surgery. I am spanish with a light olive complexion and my scar is thin and pale colored. Are there any real scar cover ups? I am going to be in my brothers wedding and the dresses that were picked are low cut. I'm very embarrased to have the scar showing and would appreciate any and all real responses. The cover up would have to last me through church and photos...about 4 hours or so. Thank you!
Are there any REAL Scar Cover-Ups? I Have From Open Heart Surgery? I have a scar 10 years old from Open Heart Surgery. I am spanish with a light olive complexion and my scar is thin and pale colored. Are there any real scar cover ups? I am going to be in my brothers wedding and the dresses that were picked are low cut. I'm very embarrased to have the scar showing and would appreciate any and all real responses. The cover up would have to last me through church and photos...about 4 hours or so. Thank you!
What is a good gift for someone who just had open heart surgery? A very special person to me just had to have open heart surgery. She was my teacher a few years ago where my mom works and she has been almost like a second mother to me. She has done so much for me and I am thinking about getting her a gift. I got her a card but I am thinking I might want to get her something else. What should I get her? I really don't want to get her chocolate, flowers, ballons, because she will probably get these things from everyone. At the same time I don't want it to be really extravagant. Just a meaningful little present to let her know I am thinking of her. Chat, that is SO not an option.
Where do I get a menu or diet for post open heart surgery? I'm having open heart surgery on the 26th of this month, and need to pick up food I will be able to eat when I get home. I'm looking for a menu for preparing these meals and snacks.
Can anyone tell me how they are doing 18 mos after open heart surgery? I had open heart surgery 18 mos ago and still have tightness around the incision and the chest plate feels heavy. I was wondering if others have experienced this and other effects. I can't seem to find out info on recovery past the year mark.
Has anyone experienced nerve pain to left back and arm after open heart surgery. What to do to relieve pain?? My mother had open heart surgery in December 05 and has been experienceing pain in her left hand and back. The pain is so intense at times and she cannot find anyhting to help. The physician has had her on pain meds, Lyrica (for nerve pain), and holistc medicine. Any advice or suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.
Could I be a high risk pregnancy if I've had open heart surgery for a heart murmur? When I was 11 I had open heart surgery and I was just wondering If that might cause complications when it came time for labor when i get pregnant. i had surgery for a murmur(hole) in between my atrium (top 2 chambers). i still have to visit my heart specialist every year. im 16
I am looking for a life coach for my aunt who had open heart surgery. She refuses to leave the bed after 1 mo? She will not get up out of her bed, even to use the restroom. She needs outside motivation in order for her survival, i strongly feel this because her lungs are filling with water on and off. If her circulation was better, she would recover.Her doctors agree. This is her second open-heart surgery, and after the first one it was hell to get her to eat. I am looking for a personal life coach, a woman, in Suffolk County. my aunt is in Stonybrook hospital. SOS!!
What is a good gift for a woman very close to me who just had open heart surgery? A very special person to me just had to have open heart surgery. She was my teacher a few years ago where my mom works and she has been almost like a second mother to me. She has done so much for me and I am thinking about getting her a gift. I got her a card but I am thinking I might want to get her something else. What should I get her? I really don't want to get her chocolate, flowers, ballons, because she will probably get these things from everyone. At the same time I don't want it to be really extravagant. Just a meaningful little present to let her know I am thinking of her.
my 75 year old uncle is now on diasylis.his kidneys are failing.he had open heart surgery 6th and has? diabestis and abestous[lungs]from working years ago.please pray for him.lost my sister in sept and 4mo old great-grandson in dec and my 32 year old daughter in jan.my husband had open heart surgery mar 10 and he is doing very well.people have prayed for us before and now i need your help again.thanks.
Does anyone know of a website where I can view a video of how the chest is closed after open heart surgery? I have had open heart surgery and I have viewed all the videos of the surgery and how it was done (bypass) but I was courious on how the chest was closed after the surgery>>> I heard that they wire it back together??? and I was woundering how that was done
Have you had open heart surgery? I am 52 years old and had a massive heart attack and a triple bypass in 2002. It changed my life in many ways. My attitude changed, I now have mood swings, and I'm not the same person I was before surgery. Do you experience any difference in your life after your surgery?
how serious is a leaking heart valve & having open heart surgery w/afib ablation? I am a 57 yr. old woman, ex-smoker, about 40 lbs overweight, 6 ft. tall, with family history of heart disease & high BP, early deaths in family on father's side; had congestive heart failure 16mos. ago & being treated by heart drs. Recently had a TEE & discovered a seriously leaking heart valve, along with AFIB-have been on several medications since the congestive heart failure & hospitalized 4 times in past 6 mos. They say I could have a heart attack or stroke during the procedure, but said it is rare, is that true or are they just trying to keep me calm before this serious surgery? I am a nervous wreck. Help!!!!
who here has had open heart surgery?? please share your expierience. ive already had it when i was in 3rd grade i have a concave sternum:which they'll hopefully fix i have scoliosis which the sternum caused now im getting a heart cathe somtime this summer and then they'll decide if i need to heart surgery AGAIN but if they cut the membrane to close to the valve i might get a mechanical and ill be on blood thinners for the rest of my life and have the risk of internal bleeding and guess how old i am.... o ya ive had 3 heart cathes and 2 surgeries
I am looking for possible sponsors for the open heart surgery of my 3yr old daughter. Pls help me...? She was diagnosed of moderate to severe stage of subvalvar pulmonary stenosis and recently it got complicated it was found out that her pulmonary artery has gone narrow. therefore she needs the surgery as soon as possible. I cannot afford to pay for the operation as i am only a clerk in a private company and i am separated. i wanted my daughter to live long and have a normal life. she will die if not operated. her heart has enlarged due to over work as it pumps harder than the normal effort inorder to pump oxygenated blood pass through the obstruction to the lungs. the heart will give in if the condition is not treated. pls do extend your help. my daughter is all i have... she is my life.....
I have limited use of my right hand following two open heart surgeries. Need answer!? I cannot make a fist with my right hand, I have numbness & pain.in my fingers. My left hand is similar. I had two open heart surgeries last year. The problem was on my right hand before the surgery, but has worsened. Does anyone know what causes this & what can be done about it? Heart surgeon, plastic surgeon, cardiologist, GP, PA & physical therapist all had the same answer. Looking for a better answer than ā??Hm-m-mā??. My first surgery was a double by-pass. The second operation was flap surgery & was needed after my sternum broke apart & the procedure was performed by plastic surgeons. I did not suffer a heart attack & I did not have a stroke.
A Question about Open Heart Bypass surgery? One of my very close relative is undergoing "Open Heart Bypass surgery" next week... I am very worried about that... can anyone please tell me how many risks are involved in this operation... and is this surgery very difficult to perform... and so on... Doctors told alot of things about it but i want to hear them from someone who have an experience with this kind of surgery in his/her close freinds or relatives.... and atlast i would like to ask all the readers to please pray for my aunt...
Are there common long-term psychological side-effects to open-heart surgery ? Recently my father-in-law (66) had heart surgery to replace valves and put in bypasses (he has Type 2 diabetes and a kidney transplant around 8 years ago). A few days after the operation, in addition to the medication prescribed, he was told to begin exercising to aid recovery. For a couple of weeks he took virtually no exercise at all and spent most of the time asleep. He complained of aching pain and fatigue and would not be motivated to do anything. Routine tests during visits to the doctor could find nothing wrong. After two weeks of this inactivity he began to talk nonsense and suffer hallucinations so we took him back to hospital. Since then (3 weeks ago) it has been a cycle of around 5 days in intensive care, sometimes fed on a drip, after which he seems coherent enough to be moved to a less intensive ward. In a few days, the delerium returns and he goes back to intensive care. The doctors cannot pinpoint the problem but are now saying he may never recover. What to do
What can i do to speed up the recovery of open heart surgery? I had heart surgery once when i was 3yo and i had it again about a week and a half ago, and i am so tired of not being able to do anything athletic, is there anything i can do to significantly increase my time out?
My husband had open heart surgery and then developed ARDS 5 hours later, that was 3years AGO. Input from DR,RN He says that he never has a good day. Never feeels good. Gets out of breathe easy. He feels like he can't take care of his family anymore. His doctor said the heart attack was so massive that he would feel worse than before. forty percent of his heart is working. We have been married 24 years and I adore this man, What can I do for him or say to him when he asks why him? I feel like he's giving up. I need a answer from someone who is living with this or a heart doctor's input.
my baby requires open heart surgery at 6 mths? he has tetralogy of fallot which consists of 4 major defects in his heart is there any online support groups i can log onto for parents going through this to have someone to talk to that understands the heart ache day by day
My daughter just had open heart surgery, she is 8 months? I am not looking for an answer, I am looking to help. Somebody else on here had a baby who was going to have to have the same surgery for their babies tetralogy, and vsd. In was wanting to let them know how, it went and what to expect.
I had mitral valve repair by open heart surgery. What do I need to re-activate my 3rd class medical for flying My surgery was completely successful. I take no after surgery medicines. My doctor is unsure what is needed to satisfy FAA requirements.
How can I make my open heart surgery scar less obvious? I know it is something not to complain about because I survived the surgery, but I would like it to be less obvious.....I can't wear bikinis even though I only weigh 100 lbs because the scar is so weird looking if I wear a top like that or any top that shows skin. any help?
When they do open-heart surgery, how do they get past the rib cage and lungs? I've always wondered, and when I asked my Biology teacher, she said that they simply 'lift the pectoral muscle.' This made no sense, because the lungs and ribs are in front of the heart, but I didn't further the question, because she then moved along in the notes we were supposed to take.. An obvious copout translated into the fact that she had no clue.
today is my father's open heart surgery ...? in escort heart institute delhi 8.00 am..im in usa i can't go to inda ..im tensed i just want every ones blessing 4 my papa please pray 4 him..
Has anyone else had an infant that had to get open heart surgery? I'm freaking out about it. I don't know if I should keep her home and not take her anywhere until the surgery or what? How long are they in the hospital. Did your baby come out okay? I wish there was a support group for this kind of thing. Thank you!!
Do you know what is the best hospital in Dallas that does Open heart surgery for children? i have a son that is 9 y/o. He has a congenital septal defect that needs to be repaired. He is beeing seen at Dallas medical center, they want to do the surgery, but i don't know if that hospital is the best place to have the surgery. I know about children Hospital, but I don't know which one is the best hospital ( for a Pediatric cardiac surgery)
Do you know what is the best hospital in Dallas that does Open heart surgery for children? i have a son that is 9 y/o. He has a congenital septal defect that needs to be repaired. He is beeing seen at Dallas medical center, they want to do the surgery, but i don't know if that hospital is the best place to have the surgery. I know about children Hospital, but I don't know which one is the best hospital ( for a Pediatric cardiac surgery)
Are there any support groups in Atlanta for people who have undergone open heart surgery? A friend of mine has to have bypass surgery. His condition is complicated by his diabetes and gastroparesis...and his fatalistic mind set. I would like to find some active support networks for him made up of people who have been successful dealing with any of the above conditions...
I am 20 and have had 3 open-heart surgeries, and have to have another one in 10 years, can I get Disability? I have applied for Disability a couple of months ago due to my heart problems, but they declined me. I appealed the case and now have to wait up to 13 months to get a case hearing. I cant work so I am struggling. Do yall think I will be able to get it being I am so young?
healing from open heart surgery she fell on a sidewalk landing her left shoulder/now has collapsed lung? 7o yr old woman 6 mos between fall and lung collapse diagnosis. no medical attention was seeked aftrer fall.
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