2 weeks post

i have a question, its been a little over two weeks now where the pm is is quite sore hasnt been that way until this morn and is really numb around it, also a little while ago after a walk felt like i had a sharp pain i would say above my heart, it really felt wierd. do u think this is anything or normal healing.

dave

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It's been 2 months for me

by Angelie - 2008-10-03 05:10:31

And I'm still sore. My incision itself burns, tingles, and hurts to touch it. It's all part of the healing process. The pain you experienced after walking, I'm not sure about though. if you continue to feel that I would definitely mention that to your doctor.
Sometimes, though, while I begin to walk on the treadmill I experience a few weird feelings. This is just the pacer kicking in, I'm told.
I now am running, after the initial tweakiness when I start on the treadmill it goes away quickly and I'm good to go for the rest of the way.
Don't be afraid to ask your doctor anything. You've got this expensive piece of medical equipment in your chest for a reason, and part of what you pay for is the follow-up. So don't feel bad for asking, you deserve it because you've paid for it already. Also there are no stupid questions.

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