Deb Fisher
Sternal wire removal incision.
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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis
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 uncomfortableรขโฌยฆ
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 quickly๐
Kathy Ozio
Yikes! รฐลธหยฌ
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
Iรขโฌโขve developed a lump at the top end my incision. Iรขโฌโขm 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.
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Wow Deb! Congratulations! Welcome to recovery, take it easy, it will get better each day. โค๏ธ
Deb - You look fabulous! You'll be surprised how much better you'll feel in a week or two! Hang in there! โค๏ธ
That is wonderful! It is a process, for certain!
It's definitely no picnic in the park but you did it! Each day you will feel stronger. Stay ahead of the pain. Thank you for the update.
You sure have battled...Congratulations! Blessings to you!
So good to hear! Best to you and your new beginning in life. It truly is an incredible place and they are very good with the whole process for their heart champs! Hoping three weeks from today I too will be discharged from Mayo. God Bless you!
Congratulations Deb, you look wonderful! I love your smile on your face. Day by day and sometimes minute by minute! Try not to be too hard on yourself.
Thank goodness for the skilled medical teams, these individuals are very gifted and have a huge part of the recovery process. I... Read more.
Wishing you every day forth is better ๐
Youรขโฌโขll love being home! Take it easy and listen to your body!
Congratulations on your successful surgery Deb. You made it and now you are in recovery. Take it easy but try to walk inside the house as much as you can. Donรขโฌโขt over do it, be patient with your body. And yes these surgeons are amazing and more amazing is God... Read more.
Congratulations! I bet you are glad it's over with and you are home!
I see you had Dr. Greason as your surgeon. He is the best and as I recall had great bedside manner when I had OHS 9 years ago. He was also on the team for my TAVR last year.
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