Just released from the hospital following quadruple bypass surgery, experienced many of the common side effects and recovery issues that are a "staple" of open-heart ...Read more
Just released from the hospital following quadruple bypass surgery, experienced many of the common side effects and recovery issues that are a "staple" of open-heart surgery. However, soon after coming off the vent following surgery in CVCU, I noticed an intense combination of soreness & numbness throughout my scalp region. Mainly at the top/back portion of my scalp, I was experiencing what felt like intensely numb soreness, if that accurately describes it, and after asking the ICU staff about it and being told it was most likely a result of being immobilized so intensely during the procedure, I assumed it would eventually dissipate, but it has not and I'm kinda concerned about it because it is a horribly uncomfortable feeling that also effects the quality of sleep or rest I can attain! Anyone else experience that feeling or know what I am referring to???
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Paul. Congratulations on just being released(Isn't that the best feeling)? and also getting thr ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Paul. Congratulations on just being released(Isn't that the best feeling)? and also getting through the surgery itself! I don't have a certain answer to your question other than to say that after my Valve surgery I felt a variety of pressures on the back, top and sides of my head off and on for weeks after returning home. I attributed it to the many different positions I chose in several chairs to get comfortable while trying to make sure I got in a bit of walking and resting( as comfortable as the "sternum" incision would allow.) I would have a pressure and sometimes lightweight headaches also coming and going for a bit but most of these have stopped. I am at a little over 5 months Post op. I was told that these types of pressures are considered normal post-op especially& since they produced no pain but a bit of uncomfortable pressure not unlike feelings you get with shift in barometric pressure during weather changes nothing to be concerned with-just part of the healing process. I doubt this helps much but I am sure you will hear shortly from others who may be of more help. Take care and Happy Healing.
Jim Kelly-Evans Glad to read you've been discharged. Hope the scalp issue resolves quickly.
Paul Swaney Thanks Terrie and Jim for the encouragement...recovering well and progressing better than expected... ... Read more
Paul Swaney Thanks Terrie and Jim for the encouragement...recovering well and progressing better than expected...have not got to the bottom of the nerve damage to my scalp as of yet...so still welcoming any and all relative info on the matter...
