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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Lori Beuerlein posted an update

10 years ago (August 19, 2015)

Anyone have trouble with the sternum healing? I am 7 months post MVR and my sternum still hurts, especially when I use my arms/chest muscles. Please tell me the pain will eventually go away....

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Rafael Martinez

Hi Lori...I have 2 months next Saturday and I barely have pain...just soreness... I try to lift small weight 10 ponds and the muscle pain was sharp and painful. ..so I decide give a 1 month or more to lift weight. Beside that episode. ..I'm great. ..so I fell like... Read more.

Tammy Pilcher

Hi Lori, it's good to hear from you again, but I wish you were not having this problem. I'm at 9 and a half months post op now and I haven't had any sternum pain for several months. I know everyone heals differently though. I would probably ask your doctor... Read more.

Tammy Pilcher

Lori, I meant to add that I'm still pretty careful not to do things that might cause inflammation in my chest wall. I hurt myself around the 4 month mark by pulling myself up using one arm into my son's truck. Ended up going to ER with pain in and... Read more.

W. Carter

The only time I feel any soreness anymore is when I get up in the morning and its been 8 mo. since surgery. I have to sleep on my sides. :-)

Jeanette Davidson

For me it is only 6 weeks and I would have to say that is my biggest struggle right now. They did use my mammory glands for bypass and I'm very full busted. I think those two things are contributing in my case. I just have a lot of soreness... Read more.

Tom N Cyndi Mckinley

3 months - and if/when I overdo it I have significant sharp chest pain - particularly taking a deep breath. Accompanied by slight fever and headaches. Everything tested great - so inflammation of the cartilage seems to be the cause. Sounds like time will resolve this issue........sure hope so.

Lori Beuerlein posted an update

11 years ago (January 19, 2015)

They set me free today and it felt so good to be home familiar surrounding, Question... I can feeling my heart beating in my chest, and sometimes, my whole body shakes with the beats. Thank you everyone for your prayers and support! Trying to take it easy. It was such... Read more.

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Lori Beuerlein posted an update

11 years ago (January 18, 2015)

Sorry I haven't posted earlier. I think my sister posted my progress. The Drs and nurses here are amazing. Especially the ICU nurses. Spent a little more to time in there then I want with a tube Dow my throat, but i am finally headed in the right direction. They... Read more.