Wires used to join sternum

By ann hagger Monday, January 14, 2008

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I am now in my 3rd year post quadruple heart bypass. Though only 74 I lacked stamina and got tired easily. Now I have had sternum wires removed and feel a new woman: but sticking plaster was used in KL to which I am allergic, blisters, skin came off breasts. Also the surgeon did not know of female version of Heart Hugger, this abraded the wounds being designed for men so WARNING to any concerned in any way......

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Sue

1/16/08 9:27pm

Hi Ann and thans so much for your post.

I am a new moderator for this site. Although I am not medically trained, I am able to help find answers to questions, and lend an ear or a smile. Also, I hope to generate discussion around various posts.

It sounds like it was a bit uncomfortable (wink) to say the least.

Thought I'd add that anyone intersted in learning about female heart huggers can visit their site. You can click on the link for the Surgi Support Vest for women.

Looks like it would have been helpful to have this specialized vest for your recovery.

Come back and let us know more about you and your recovery.

All the best, Sue

ann hagger

1/17/08 11:06pm

I cannot recall if I sent a blog earlier. I had no pains in my chest, the pain was in my left wrist, excruciating at times. I fell on the treadmill bruising both knees but Consultant and Dr. were not informed. In the end went to Nuffield, private, he wanted to admit me immediately (I said I would stand, wait, follow him slowly,......he discovered I had one 100 % blocked, one 90% and on 85% - no wonder I felt so ill.......they kept askiing about pains in my chest......which of course did not have, a bit of tightness at times was all.

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