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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: November 4, 2021

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Adam Baumgartner got a guestbook from Grace Mason

3 years ago (February 3, 2023)

Wow, you have just had your surgery recently. So glad to hear you are doing well. I have read some stories about the breastbone popping and clicking, and or causing issues for a long time. Did/do you have any issues with your sternum healing?

Adam Baumgartner

I did not have any sternum issues. Mine was wired together. I was very careful with sternum precautions for 6 weeks post surgery. Your other question I saw, the tube was out before I woke up from surgery. Some people say they remember getting it out but I didn't. I... Read more.

Grace Mason

Thank you for sharing

Donna Casaletto

Adam, Iâ€™m just curious are the sternums routinely wired together or did your sternum require something stronger?

Adam Baumgartner

Yes. Wires are standard to keep the two sides together while it heals. Some people get plates with screws holding the sternum together. This is called rigid sternal fixation. It's supposed to speed up and make recovery easier. But wires were standard for my surgeon so that's what I got.... Read more.

Greg Lewis

Mine was wired, also. I am currently looking into if the wires have moved. My right pec keeps swelling, and maybe getting the wires removed will solve the problem. But, I think wires are pretty standard.

Donna Casaletto

Thank you Adam and Greg, Iâ€™ll be sure to ask at my 2nd pre-op appointment tomorrow what type of closure Iâ€™ll have. Greg, I hope you find the answers to your swelling soon!

Greg Lewis

Thanks, Donna! Me too. I wish I had these, back when we used to put tinfoil on the TV antenna, to get reception. ..ðŸ˜‚