ski girl
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I'm now six MONTHS post-AVR and my sternum has yet to stop hurting. It doesn't seem to hurt when I'm paddling, or doing weights, or yoga (things I'd expect might make it hurt) but my xiphoid process is making itself known almost constantly otherwise and with intermittent stabs that almost drop me to the floor.
First question - has anyone else gone through this and how long did it last?
Second question - has anyone had to have their sternums re-repaired (other than just removal of the wires) and what was that like?
I'm going back to see my surgeon on Thursday so I'm keen to hear if others have been through anything similar. Thanks!!
First question - has anyone else gone through this and how long did it last?
Second question - has anyone had to have their sternums re-repaired (other than just removal of the wires) and what was that like?
I'm going back to see my surgeon on Thursday so I'm keen to hear if others have been through anything similar. Thanks!!