after surgery

[marilyn]

I want to thank everyone that helped me with advice going through the surgery. The surgery was done August 31. I had the aortic valve replaced and by pass surgery. I have had trouble with my leg where they harvested the vein. I had to finally get a wound vac. They took it off a few days ago. I still have a nurse that comes in everyday to check the leg. I am doing ok, just do not have energy. If I can help anyone let me know. Did anyone have any jaw discomfort after surgery? I know it is normal to have shortness of br eath for a while. How long does that last?

 

[RandyL]

Hey there Marilyn! How are you? Sorry I had to get off the phone the other night but was out at a restaurant and dinner was being served. How's the leg? I hope your feeling better and are able to start walking around a little. It gets tough when you are chained to a chair all day. I really hope you are feeling better and recovering.

 

[Tom F.]

It takes time to get your energy back, so do not rush. I never had jaw pain, but I am told that some people develop pain in strange places after heart surgery. Give your body time to rest and heal and you will get better.

 

[marky]

recovery never seems to happen as fast as we want it to
but hang in there, you will soon have many more better days. I don't know much about the leg business, hope that it will be improving quickly now. Can't say I remember jaw pain, lots of back and neck pain though.

Is it possible that you are clenching your teeth when you sleep? just a thought..

 

[pipersmith]

{{{{{hugs to Marilyn}}}}}

{{{{{hugs to Marilyn}}}}}

I was wondering about you earlier today. Glad to see you posting - you sound better already - without the impending surgery looming over you. Sorry you have had complications - I hope that is well resolved now.
I have quite a lot of jaw pain now - before the surgery. That was one of my first symptoms - before I realized it was one.
I hope that is worked out as well - let us know how it goes!!
Glad to see you back...