http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2008/09/10/allergic-reaction-to-wire-after-heart-surgery/#comment-5939 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 01:15:13 +0000 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2008/09/10/allergic-reaction-to-wire-after-heart-surgery/#comment-5939 Josie, I am also 8 weeks post aortic valve surgery, and am experiencing similar pains. My skin is sensitive on my chest for about 3-4 inches on either side of the incision. First thing in the morning, putting my socks on hurts when I squeeze my chest together! Sometimes the incision is twingey, sometimes the sternum gives me a dull ache - and my surgeon says it is all normal! I had thought by now that I'd be further along than I am, but I is just a really big surgery and takes time! It's more annoying than really painful. It helps to read about what others are going through. Your pains sound very familiar, and I'm guessing they are all normal. Do ask your surgeon, though, and good luck to you! Becca Josie,
I am also 8 weeks post aortic valve surgery, and am experiencing similar pains. My skin is sensitive on my chest for about 3-4 inches on either side of the incision. First thing in the morning, putting my socks on hurts when I squeeze my chest together! Sometimes the incision is twingey, sometimes the sternum gives me a dull ache - and my surgeon says it is all normal! I had thought by now that I’d be further along than I am, but I is just a really big surgery and takes time! It’s more annoying than really painful. It helps to read about what others are going through. Your pains sound very familiar, and I’m guessing they are all normal. Do ask your surgeon, though, and good luck to you!
Becca

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