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Patrick, I had my mitral valve replaced (minimal invasive). The procedure was july 29th. My incision is under the right breast. The area was numb for a while. I do have some tingling in that area along with partial numbness. (It feels like when you have novacaine at the dentist for dental work, and the feeling as it wears off. )Also have same feeling in area where the heart lung machine was inserted. The nerves are very disturbed during the surgery. It is my understanding that this may go away.Possibly may not. I would ask your physician about it. Especially being that you described as pain. Please donot over do it. I went back to work too early, and my body screamed!

Thanks Patrick Kennedy! ill be praying for you my friend! we all have to be strong and with Gods help everything will be ok, keep strong, God bless you and your family.