Questions about pain 6 weeks post-op

[cbdheartman]

I had the David Procedure about 6 weeks ago. It has been an uneventful recovery. I returned to work today for a half-day.

One question I had is about chest soreness and pain. I believe I have come close to lifting over 10 pounds on a number of occasions. Being a hypochondriac I worry that I could have done some damage to the sternum and the healing process. I have some soreness, but it really isn't too bad. The worst is actually under the left armpit. I believe I might have strained a chest muscle in the way I was sleeping. If I had really done some damage by overlifting, would I really know it?

I go for my post-surgical check up with Dr. Cameron on Thursday and will be doing an x-ray that morning, but I just wonder. I really feel pretty good, but I just worry that I could have done something to the breastbone/sternum and not really know it.

 

[scuba_898]

Sorry i don't have any advice on the lifting thing so soon after surgery. I did want to say that i am glad you had an uneventful recovery and i hope that it continues that way for you. Tomorrow i go to emory in ATL for a TEE and a Chest CT scan. The last surgeon that i saw thought he could perform the valve-sparring procedure on me as well and these tests will confirm if he can or not. I just want to say again good luck with the rest of your recovery and keep us all updated.

 

[Bina]

Our member "Freddie" strained her sternum postop by lifting a treadmill, you may want to search out her Threads or PM her.
At least you will be thoroughly checked on Thursday.

 

[Eva]

Let's hope it is just muscular pain...I got very worried, while recovering, about every new pain I felt...they all were muscular in my case!. Let us know what the doctor thinks on Thursday.