I have a question! I had an AVR on July 16, 2014. I have done very well. This morning I woke up with rib, clavicle, muscle pain like in the weeks following ...Read more
I have a question! I had an AVR on July 16, 2014. I have done very well. This morning I woke up with rib, clavicle, muscle pain like in the weeks following my surgery. Is this normal? It resolved with tylenol and a busy work day. Are these aches part of t
Suzanne Kosakowski Pat, I used to wake occassionly with pain and I always felt it was due to the position I slept in. Or ... Read more
Suzanne Kosakowski Pat, I used to wake occassionly with pain and I always felt it was due to the position I slept in. Or some activity done during the previous day. Occasionally after cardio. Rehab my chest would hurt. I'm 6months out from AVR and I don't feel like I ever had surgery now.
Pat DeBruce Thanks for the response, Suzanne. I will have to be more aware of my positions and activities. It is ... Read more
Pat DeBruce Thanks for the response, Suzanne. I will have to be more aware of my positions and activities. It is great to have a reassuring note about the "new" experiences of post surgery!
John Noriega Pat, my AVR was 31 days ago. Still have pain in chest especially in the pectoral muscles. Last night ... Read more
John Noriega Pat, my AVR was 31 days ago. Still have pain in chest especially in the pectoral muscles. Last night the pain suddenly went away. But by this afternoon, it was back. I have been sleeping mostly on my back since when I try either side the pain flares up! All we can do is grin & bear it - knowing it will pass! Happy you're doing well! Onward & Upward!
Angelo Varrone Pat, My AVR surgery was 15 months ago. From time to time I wake up with the same pain. Almost feels l ... Read more
Angelo Varrone Pat, My AVR surgery was 15 months ago. From time to time I wake up with the same pain. Almost feels like a muscle pull to me and I do agree with Suzanne that it likely comes from sleeping. Mine goes away in about a week, but while it's there, it's annoying. My guess is that the chest ligaments and muscles get weakened from the surgery, causing this sort to happen.