Deb Fisher
Sternal wire removal incision.
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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis
Member Since: March 28, 2021
Member Since: March 28, 2021
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Deb Fisher
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1 year ago (March 13, 2025)
One of 10 sternum wires removed on Tuesday- Surgery went well but there is more pain then I expected.
Marie Myers
Yes, those wires are deep into your sternum. I am sure you are uncomfortable…
Richard Munson
Wow, those look like clothes hanger wires.
Kimberly Eisenhut
Hard to believe they leave those in you. Yikes, I'd probably have an allergic reaction to it knowing me! Hope you feel better quickly🙏
Kathy Ozio
Yikes! 😬
Grace Mason
Thanks for sharing pic of your wire Deb. It's interesting to see the size of it and the twist. I'm amazed I don't "feel" them all the time, though I do have occasional twinges that I imagine have something to do with my wires.
Hope you are feeling more comfortable... Read more.
Pamela Gregory
Wow!!! That is crazy how primitive it looks
Sher Follett
Deb I am so glad I saw your note today. I have surgery next Thursday April 10th and I have a huge metal allergy so wondering about removal. The surgeons said they could be removed later if I have a problem with the metal. When I broke my ankle, All... Read more.
Susan Giesy
I had a constant dull pain in my sternum and had my sternal wires removed as well. Much more pain after the procedure than I expected. When I reported this to the surgeon, I was shocked at the response as she was almost accusing me of wanting opiates. Pain gradually... Read more.
Nancy White
I've developed a lump at the top end my incision. I'm having my wires removed on Tuesday. The CT scan showed fluid over the wires but also lymph enlargement that concerns them (And me). Another thing to worry about.
Deb Fisher
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1 year ago (March 7, 2025)
Sternal wires are poking me and CT scan shows inflammation-
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Ouch!
Deb Fisher
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3 years ago (March 29, 2023)
Going home full OHS Aortic valve and aortic root replacement- nothing could have prepared me for the intense pain of this surgery- it took some time for doctors to get the pain in control- still so many hoses, wires and tubes everywhere- I went home day 6 post op- moving... Read more.
