Stanley Cheong - Heart Valve Journal

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Pain management can be a bit rough at times. I know I want to get off my meds as soon as possible. But it's okay to admit that things are hard and ...Read more

Pain management can be a bit rough at times. I know I want to get off my meds as soon as possible. But it's okay to admit that things are hard and take your pain meds. The important thing is being functional for the day and doing all your recovery to-dos.

Marie Myers It is great that you had your valve repaired! While it is wise to be off pain meds when you are able ... Read more

Marie Myers It is great that you had your valve repaired! While it is wise to be off pain meds when you are able, there will be times you need them. I found that after a few days at home that Tylenol was enough. Sometimes , though, the narcotic was more useful at night to help get some sleep. Best wishes for your full recovery!

Klara Čičić Well said. There is no need to be in pain and suffer. Your body went through a lot already. You will ... Read more

Klara Čičić Well said. There is no need to be in pain and suffer. Your body went through a lot already. You will eventually get off of them, it takes time. Take care.

Grace Mason I think your doctor's would definitely agree. The pain meds will help you heal more quickly, because ... Read more

Grace Mason I think your doctor's would definitely agree. The pain meds will help you heal more quickly, because moving is good for recovery. So glad to hear that everything went great!

Pamela Gregory Like everyone said, if your body is relaxed it can heal much faster. Weaning off slowly is good so y... Read more

Pamela Gregory Like everyone said, if your body is relaxed it can heal much faster. Weaning off slowly is good so you won't have pain

Stanley Cheong Thanks all! It's mostly body aches today and muscle tightness. My lungs have felt the best yet. Did a ... Read more

Stanley Cheong Thanks all! It's mostly body aches today and muscle tightness. My lungs have felt the best yet. Did anyone else experience muscle tightness after surgery?

Leti Tenner I'm 4 weeks post op and I continue to have muscle tightness in my shoulders and upper back. I was dis ... Read more

Leti Tenner I'm 4 weeks post op and I continue to have muscle tightness in my shoulders and upper back. I was discharged with Tylenol and a muscle relaxant (Robaxin), but I had the weirdest dreams taking the Robaxin. So, at week two, I started seeing a massage therapist once a week for a 30 minute session. I can't lay on a massage table, but the therapist brought in an upright massage chair for me (the type you straddle like a bike). I was really tense in my neck, shoulders, back and arms. It's provided gradual relief. Perhaps you could benefit from PT or massage therapy?

Keep the faith!

Grace Mason My back and shoulders were very tight for about 4 weeks and then in week 5 both felt better. I used i ... Read more

Grace Mason My back and shoulders were very tight for about 4 weeks and then in week 5 both felt better. I used icy hot, then alternating cold and hot packs and recently a tens unit with heat. Hospital gave me lidocaine patches but the icy hot helped me more initially.

Marie Myers My upper back and shoulders bothered me more than my chest ever did. I wish i had asked for a muscle ... Read more

Marie Myers My upper back and shoulders bothered me more than my chest ever did. I wish i had asked for a muscle relaxant, but really didn’t think of it at time. It dissipated with time, and I couldn’t wait to resume my massage sessions once i could lay on my chest again.