Chris
So happy your recovery is going well....and you can be proud, you did a very good job with your video... thank you for making it!!! I agree, muscle pain is worse than the sternal pain, except maybe that top notch area, mine is very swollen. I already had prior back injuries, plus the 2 syncope falls , one only 3 days before surgery. Both times, I came down on my back. So wasn't that I was surprised about the neck, shoulder, upper and lower back pain, just it's intensity. The Doctor and nurses told me, being flat on our backs with our arms out stretched, for so many hours on a hard surface...contributes the the muscle spasms, as well.
Since I came home on the 20Th.... I have used the Medical chair ( a caring friend bought me) to sleep in, so much more comfortable, than trying to sleep on my back in bed, at this stage. I actually slept 4 1/2 hours straight last night........so the chair has made alot of difference for me.
Sending positive thoughts your way...keep us posted
Renee
Go Team 2011 !!! 4/14/2011 AVR with Edwards "Magna" Bovine Tissue Valve w/ a triple CABG